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BPSC — Bihar History & Culture
Ancient Bihar · Magadha · Buddha · Chandragupta · Pataliputra
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BPSC — Bihar Geography & Economy
Rivers · Agriculture · Industries · Bihar GK
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BPSC — Indian Polity & Governance
Constitution · Parliament · Bihar legislature · Panchayati Raj
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BPSC — Science & Mental Ability
General Science · Reasoning · Current Affairs
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BPSC Prelims Exam Pattern
Single paper: 150 questions | 150 marks | 2 hours | No negative marking
- Bihar History, Economy and Geography — 30-40 questions
- Indian History and Freedom Movement — 20-25 questions
- Indian Polity and Economy — 20-25 questions
- General Science and Technology — 15-20 questions
- Mental Ability and Reasoning — 15-20 questions
- National and International Current Events — 15-20 questions
BPSC Syllabus — Bihar-Specific Topics
Bihar History (Very High Weight)
- Ancient Bihar: Magadha Empire, Maurya dynasty (Chandragupta, Ashoka), Pataliputra as capital, Buddhism (Buddha's enlightenment at Bodh Gaya), Jainism (Mahavira born in Vaishali)
- Medieval Bihar: Delhi Sultanate's control, Sher Shah Suri (born in Bihar), Sur Empire
- Modern Bihar: 1857 revolt in Bihar, freedom fighters (Kunwar Singh), Gandhi in Bihar (Champaran Satyagraha 1917), Bihar formation (1912 carved from Bengal)
- Bihar after Independence: Jharkhand bifurcation 2000, notable CMs, Bihar Vikas Mission
Bihar Geography and Economy
- Rivers: Ganga (main), Gandak, Kosi (Sorrow of Bihar), Bagmati, Son, Punpun
- Districts: 38 districts, Patna capital, Gaya (religious), Muzaffarpur (litchi), Bhagalpur (silk)
- Agriculture: rice, wheat, maize, litchi (Muzaffarpur), banana, makhana (fox nuts — Bihar produces 90% of India's makhana)
- Industries: Barauni oil refinery, Begusarai industrial area, leather industry (Muzaffarpur, Patna)
- Bihar government schemes: Mukhyamantri Gram Parivahan Yojana, Jal Jeevan Hariyali, Har Ghar Bijli
Frequently Asked Questions
What is BPSC exam and which posts does it recruit for?
BPSC (Bihar Public Service Commission) recruits for Group A posts like Deputy Collector (SDO), DSP, Block Development Officer, Assistant Engineer and other Bihar government positions through Bihar Civil Service Combined Competitive Exam (CCE).
Is there negative marking in BPSC Prelims?
No. BPSC Prelims has no negative marking. This is a key difference from UPSC and many other PSC exams. You should attempt all 150 questions.
What is the BPSC cutoff?
BPSC Prelims General category cutoff typically ranges from 75-95 marks out of 150. SC/ST candidates need around 60-75 marks. Cutoff varies each year. Since there is no negative marking, even attempting all questions helps.
Is BPSC practice on ExamBharat free?
Yes. All BPSC Prelims practice questions on ExamBharat are 100% free. No registration required.
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