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BPSC Prelims Past Year Paper- 2015 - Question 1
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In October 2014, India has been rechecked for three years as a member to?

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On October 29, 2014, 193 members of the United Nations General Assembly declared India as a Member of the 18-member United Nations Economic and Social Council. Hence, the correct option is (c).
BPSC Prelims Past Year Paper- 2015 - Question 2
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Who was the winner of the following Champions League T-20, 2014 ?

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Chennai Super Kings defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 8 wickets in the Champions League 20-20 final on October 4, 2014. Hence, the correct option is (d).
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BPSC Prelims Past Year Paper- 2015 - Question 3
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Who is called ‘the Napoleon of Ancient India’?

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Samudragupta has also been called 'Napoleon of India' because of its control over most parts of Indian territories. Hence, the correct option is (d).
BPSC Prelims Past Year Paper- 2015 - Question 4
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The Decentralization System was recommended by?
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The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee had recommended the implementation of the scheme of 'Democratic decentralization', which was later renamed the Panchayat Raj System. Hence, the correct option is (c).
BPSC Prelims Past Year Paper- 2015 - Question 5
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Consider the following consume price indices :

I. Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers

II. Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers

III. Consumer Price Index for Rural Labourers

VI. Consumer Price Index for Urban Non-Manual Employees

Which of the above indices is being compiled by Central Statistical Organization (CSO)?
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Consumer price index for urban non-labour employees is compiled by the Central Statistical Organization (CSO). The Commission also decided that release of all-India linked CPI (UNME) would continue till CPI (Urban) is brought out. The monthly linked all India CPI (UNME) was being compiled by linking to CPI (IW) with base 2001=100 and taking CPI (UNME) as weights. Hence, the correct option is (C).
BPSC Prelims Past Year Paper- 2015 - Question 6
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Who raised the demand of 'Complete Independence' for the first time in 1921?
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Maulana Hasrat Mohani sought full independence in the annual session of All India Muslim League held in 1921. Hence, the correct option is (d).
BPSC Prelims Past Year Paper- 2015 - Question 7
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Who among the following was/were peasant leaders(s) from Bihar? I. Swami Vidyananda II. Swami Sahajananda III. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Choose the correct option from the following.
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The farmers movement was developed during 1919-1920 due to the occupation of Livelihood rights of farmers in North Bihar by the landlords. Its leadership and organization was done by Swami Vidyananda. Hence, the correct option is (a).
BPSC Prelims Past Year Paper- 2015 - Question 8
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Which of the following statements is correct?
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During 1857 AD, the Maharajas of Darbhanga, Dumraon and Hatwa and their fellow landlords helped the English with men and Money. Hence, the correct option is (a).
BPSC Prelims Past Year Paper- 2015 - Question 9
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A triangle has vertices (1, 6), (3, 0) and (-3, -7). Its area in square units is?
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Given

A(x1,y1)=(1,6)

B(x2,y2)=(3,0) and

(x3,y3)=(−3,−7)

∴ area of △ABC

1/2[x1(y2−y3)+x2(y3−y1)+x3(y1−y2)]

Put the value of A,B,C in equation [1(0+7)+3(−7−6)+(−3)(6−0)]

|1/2(7−39−18)|=|½ ×−50|=25

25 square units.

Hence, the correct option is (b).

BPSC Prelims Past Year Paper- 2015 - Question 10
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Cloves are obtained from which of the following parts of the plant?
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Cloves are obtained from Dried flower buds of the plant. Cloves are the aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, Syzygium aromaticum. They are native to the Maluku Islands (or Moluccas) in Indonesia, and are commonly used as a spice. Hence, the correct option is (d).
BPSC Prelims Past Year Paper- 2015 - Question 11
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Who won her first Grand Slam Australian Open Tennis Competition, 2014 (Women’s Singles)?
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World No. 4 champion China’s Li Na, won her Grand Slam after defeating Dominika Cibulkova in the final of the Australian Open 2014. Hence, the correct option is (a).
BPSC Prelims Past Year Paper- 2015 - Question 12
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Swami Sahajananda Saraswati formed the All India United Kisan Sabha with the demand for the 'nationalization of land and waterways'.
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All India Kisan Sabha was established by Swami Sahajanand Saraswati in April 1936 in Lucknow. Hence, the correct option is (c).
BPSC Prelims Past Year Paper- 2015 - Question 13
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If tan 600 = √3, then the value of sec 600 is
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Hence, the correct option is (c).

BPSC Prelims Past Year Paper- 2015 - Question 14
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What was the fissionable material used in the bombs dropped at Nagasaki (Japan) in the year 1945?
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The code name of the bomb dropped by the U.S. on August 9, 1945, Japanese city Nagasaki was "Fat Man". Plutonium was used in fat man. Hence the correct option is (c).
BPSC Prelims Past Year Paper- 2015 - Question 15
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Cosmic rays
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Cosmic rays are the primary rays of high energy storage, mainly made up of Proton and Helium Nucleus. Cosmic rays are both charged and uncharged. Hence, the correct option is (c).
BPSC Prelims Past Year Paper- 2015 - Question 16
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Typhoid and cholera are typical examples of
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Both typhoid and cholera are water-borne diseases. The cholera is caused by contaminated drinking water or Vibrio calorie bacteria from the food received. Typhoid disease is caused by the contaminated water from the bacterium called Salmonella typhosa. Hence, the correct option is (c).
BPSC Prelims Past Year Paper- 2015 - Question 17
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What is vermiculture?
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Vermiculture is the meaning of 'growth of earthworms' or insect cultivation. Earthworms are used to make compost, they only get their food and they only discard the bowel which are nutritious. They are used as compost. The science of increasing insects is called insect enrichment. Hence, the correct option is (a).
BPSC Prelims Past Year Paper- 2015 - Question 18
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The Union Health Minister launched Mental Health Policy on
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On the occasion of 'National Mental Health Day' organized on October 10, 2014, 'Mental Health Policy' was started by the Union Health Minister. Hence, the correct option is (b).
BPSC Prelims Past Year Paper- 2015 - Question 19
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Which one of the following countries won the highest number of Gold Medals at the Winter Olympic Games held in Sochi in February 2014?
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In the Winter Olympics 2014, host Russia stood first in the medal tally of 33 medals (13 gold, 11 silver and 9 bronze). Hence, the correct option is (b).
BPSC Prelims Past Year Paper- 2015 - Question 20
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Which award is given for excellence in sports?
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Arjuna Award is given for excellence in sports.The. Arjuna Awards are given by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India to recognize outstanding achievement in sports. Started in 1961, the award carries a cash prize of ₹15,00,000, a bronze statue of Arjuna and a scroll. Hence, the correct option is (b).
BPSC Prelims Past Year Paper- 2015 - Question 21
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After which incident Mahatma Gandhi had called Non-Cooperation Movement as his ‘Himalayan Blunder’?
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Gandhiji had withdrawn the non-cooperation movement 1921-22 due to the Chauri-Chauri incident, 22 soldiers died in the incident of Chaura-Chaura. In this context, Gandhiji had said that organizing the movement was a 'Himalaya-like mistake'.Hence, the correct option is (a).
BPSC Prelims Past Year Paper- 2015 - Question 22
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India earns maximum foreign exchange by the export of?
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The Tea Industry in India is the major foreign exchange earner and labour intensive employment generation sector. India is the second-largest producer of tea in the world. Hence, the correct option is (b).
BPSC Prelims Past Year Paper- 2015 - Question 23
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What was the common relationship between Katherine Mayo, Aldous Huxley, Charles Andrews and William Digby?
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Catherine Mayo in her book, Mother India (1927), commented on Indian culture, Hindu society and religion. Aldus Huxley commented on Indian caste system and religious beliefs. Charles Andrew was related to the Anglo-Sikh Educational Missionary, he made many remarks on Indian society and religious subjects. William Digby commented on Indian famine. Hence, the correct option is (a).
BPSC Prelims Past Year Paper- 2015 - Question 24
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Who was the founder of Nalanda University?
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Kumaragupta was the founder of Nalanda University. Dharampal rejuvenates it.

Dharampal founded Vikramshila Vihara. Hence, the correct option is (c).

BPSC Prelims Past Year Paper- 2015 - Question 25
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During which year was the annual average growth rate (at constant prices) of agriculture and allied sectors negative?
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During the 10th Five Year Plan (2002-2007), the goal of achieving an annual growth rate of 4% was determined. But due to the severe drought in 2002, agricultural growth was negative in the first year of the 10th Five Year Plan (2002-2003). Hence, the correct option is (a).
BPSC Prelims Past Year Paper- 2015 - Question 26
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Which one of the following countries has decided in January 2014 to make military service compulsory for all its adult’s males?
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On January 19, 2014, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) decided to recruit all men of the age group of 18 to 30 years into the military. Hence, the correct option is (b).
BPSC Prelims Past Year Paper- 2015 - Question 27
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Let f :R→ R be defined by f(x) = x2 - 3x + 2. Then the value of f (f(5)) is
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f(x) = x2−3x+2

∴ f(5) = (5)2−3×5+2

= 25−15+2 = 12

∴ f(f(5)=(12)2−3×12+2

= 144−36+2 = 112

Hence, the correct option is (c).

BPSC Prelims Past Year Paper- 2015 - Question 28
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Angola Malaysia, New Zealand, Spain and Venezuela were elected as Non-permanent members on 16th October, 2014 to serve in?
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On October 16, 2014 the United Nations General Assembly declared the Angola, Malaysia, New Zealand, Spain and Venezuela as temporary members in Security Council. Hence, the correct option is (d).
BPSC Prelims Past Year Paper- 2015 - Question 29
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The largest producer of aluminium in the world is
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According to the figures released by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) in 2012 and 2013, China is the largest producer and consumer of aluminium in the world. Hence, the correct option is (c).
BPSC Prelims Past Year Paper- 2015 - Question 30
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Who amongst the following States has not identifies tribal community?
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In addition to Haryana and Punjab states, no community has been specified under tribal community in the Union Territory of Chandigarh, Delhi and Pondicherry. Hence, the correct option is (c).
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