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BPSC Prelims 2023 (September): Solved Question Paper (PYQ) - Previous Year Paper

Practice the full BPSC Prelims 2023 (September) previous year question paper conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission, reproduced exactly as printed. This free mock test carries all 150 General Studies questions worth 150 marks in 2 hours, one mark each with one-third negative marking for a wrong answer, as in the actual exam. Every question comes with the correct answer and a worked explanation, and the paper covers Bihar-specific questions, History, Geography, Polity, Economy, General Science, Current Affairs and Quantitative Aptitude.

Duration

120 mins

Questions

150 MCQs

Total Marks

150 pts

Negative

-0.33 per wrong

Topics Covered in This Paper

General Studies
150 Qs100%

Sample Questions

Q1.Consider the following statements: The arrival of Babur into India led to the: (1) Introduction of gunpowder in the subcontinent (2) Introduction of arch and dome in the region’s architecture (3) Establishment of Timurid dynasty in the region (4) Introduction of cannons in warfare Which of the above statements are correct?

  • A3 and 4
  • B1, 2 and 3
  • COnly 1 and 2
  • DNone of the above

Q2.Which among the following ports was called Babul Makka (Gate of Makka) during the Mughal period?

  • ASurat
  • BCambay
  • CBroach
  • DCalicut

Q3.‘Ashta Pradhan’ was a Council of Ministers:

  • AIn the Chola administration
  • BIn the Maratha administration
  • CIn the Vijayanagara administration
  • DIn the Gupta administration

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How many questions are in the BPSC Prelims 2023 (September): Solved Question Paper previous year paper?
This paper has 150 multiple-choice questions carrying 150 marks in total, to be attempted in 120 minutes.
Is the BPSC Prelims 2023 (September): Solved Question Paper previous year paper free to attempt?
Yes. You can attempt the full paper online for free on AI Test Planet, and see your score and correct answers immediately after submitting.
Does this paper have negative marking?
Yes, marks are deducted for wrong answers, mirroring the actual BPSC marking scheme. Unanswered questions carry no penalty.
Are solutions and explanations available?
Yes. After you submit, every question shows the correct answer with a step-by-step explanation, along with a topic-wise breakdown of your performance.
Which year is this BPSC paper from?
This is the 2023 paper. You can attempt other years of the same exam from the BPSC papers page.