69th BPSC Prelims Questions Answer (Series – A)(Q. N. : 61 – 90)
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61. In Indian art, the construction of ‘Stupa’, ‘Chaitya’ and ‘Vihara’ is related to which of the following?
(A) Ajivika sect
(B) Vaishnava sect
(C) Buddhism
(D) Shaiva sect
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62. In the context of Indian handicrafts, what is ‘Sujini’ in Bihar?
(A) A type of glassware
(B) A metal craft
(C) A type of embroidery
(D) A type of clay pottery
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63. Consider the following statements regarding the Vikramshila University in Bihar :
1. It was located in the present-day Banka district of Bihar.
2. It was established by King Gopala I of the Pala dynasty.
3. The ‘Vajrayana’ sect of Buddhism flourished here.
4. Other subjects like Astronomy, Logic, Law, Grammar and Philosophy were also taught here.
Which of the above statements are incorrect ?
1. It was located in the present-day Banka district of Bihar.
2. It was established by King Gopala I of the Pala dynasty.
3. The ‘Vajrayana’ sect of Buddhism flourished here.
4. Other subjects like Astronomy, Logic, Law, Grammar and Philosophy were also taught here.
(A) 2 and 3
(B) 1 and 4
(C) 1 and 2
(D) None of the above
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64. 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?
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
(A) 1 and 2
(B) 1, 2 and 3
(C) 3 and 4
(D) None of the above
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65. Which among the following ports was called Babul Makka (Gate of Makka) during the Mughal period?
(A) Calicut
(B) Surat
(C) Cambay
(D) Broach
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66. ‘Ashta Pradhan’ was a Council of Ministers
(A) in the Gupta administration
(B) in the Chola administration
(C) in the Maratha administration
(D) in the Vijayanagara administration
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67. The painting of ‘Bodhisattva Padmapani’ is located at
(A) Bagh
(B) Ellora
(C) Ajanta
(D) Badami
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68. Consider the following statements :
1. Fa-Hien was a Chinese pilgrim who visited India during the reign of Harsha.
2. Hiuen Tsang was a Chinese Buddhist monk who visited India during the reign of Chandragupta II.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1. Fa-Hien was a Chinese pilgrim who visited India during the reign of Harsha.
2. Hiuen Tsang was a Chinese Buddhist monk who visited India during the reign of Chandragupta II.
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) None of the above
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69. . Match List–I with List–II :
List I
|
List II
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|---|---|
| a. Charaka | 1. Mathematics |
| b. Brahmagupta | 2. Medicine |
| c. Varahamihira | 3. Playwright |
| d. Vishakhadatta | 4. Astrology |
(A)
| a | b | c | d |
| 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
(B)
| a | b | c | d |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
(C)
| a | b | c | d |
| 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
(D)
| a | b | c | d |
| 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
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| a | b | c | d |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
70. Who among the following introduced the Persian festival Nowruz in India?
(A) Firuz Shah Tughlaq
(B) Alauddin Khilji
(C) Balban
(D) Iltutmish
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71. Nathpanthis, Siddhas and Yogis made devotional religion popular in
(A) Northern India
(B) Southern India
(C) Eastern India
(D) Western India
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72. Consider the following statements regarding Wood’s Dispatch of 1854 :
1. It recommended English as the medium of instruction for higher studies.
2. It laid stress on female education and vocational training.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1. It recommended English as the medium of instruction for higher studies.
2. It laid stress on female education and vocational training.
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) None of the above
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73. The Maithili language was started to develop during the reign of which of the following?
(A) Chero dynasty
(B) Oiniwar dynasty
(C) Karnat dynasty
(D) Pithipatis
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74. Which city served as the capital of the ancient kingdom of Magadha during the early Vedic period?
(A) Rajagriha
(B) Campa
(C) Vaishali
(D) Pataliputra
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75. Which of the following statements about the Vernacular Press Act is/are correct?
1. It was enacted by Lord Lytton.
2. It came to be known as a ‘Gagging Act’.
3. The Act was repealed by Lord Ripon..
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
1. It was enacted by Lord Lytton.
2. It came to be known as a ‘Gagging Act’.
3. The Act was repealed by Lord Ripon..
(A) Only 1 and 2
(B) Only 2 and 3
(C) Only 1
(D) 1, 2 and 3
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76. Which of the following statements about Lord Mayo’s Resolution of 1870 are correct?
1. It was the first step that bifurcated Central and Provincial finances.
2. Provincial Governments were empowered to administer certain services.
3. It attempted to rectify existing imparity.
4. It focussed on the actual needs of the Provinces.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
1. It was the first step that bifurcated Central and Provincial finances.
2. Provincial Governments were empowered to administer certain services.
3. It attempted to rectify existing imparity.
4. It focussed on the actual needs of the Provinces.
(A) Only 1 and 2
(B) Only 1, 3 and 4
(C) Only 2, 3 and 4
(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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77. Nitisara, an early book of politics, was written by
(A) Kautilya
(B) Kamandaka
(C) Charaka
(D) None of them
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78. Futuhat-i-Alamgiriwas written by
(A) Ishwardas Nagar
(B) Bhimsen
(C) Haridas
(D) None of them
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79. According to Chinese source, Meghavarman, the ruler of Sri Lanka, sent a missionary to which of the following Gupta Kings for permission to build a Buddhist temple at Gaya
(A) Chandragupta I
(B) Samudragupta
(C) Chandragupta II
(D) None of them
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80. When was Bihar first separated from the Bengal Presidency under the British-ruled India?
(A) 1912
(B) 1936
(C) 1947
(D) None of the above
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81. Consider the following statements :
1. Lake Victoria is the third largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area.
2. It is one of the great lakes of Africa.
3. It is bordered by four countries—Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya.
4. The only outflow from Lake Victoria is the Nile River, which exits the lake near Jinja, Uganda.
Which of the above statements are incorrect?
1. Lake Victoria is the third largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area.
2. It is one of the great lakes of Africa.
3. It is bordered by four countries—Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya.
4. The only outflow from Lake Victoria is the Nile River, which exits the lake near Jinja, Uganda.
(A) 1 and 2
(B) 2 and 4
(C) 3 and 4
(D) 1 and 3
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82. Consider the following statements regarding ‘heat wave’ :
1. Heat wave is considered if the maximum temperature of a station reaches at least 30 °C or more for plains.
2. Heat wave is considered if the maximum temperature of a station reaches at least 40 °C or more for hilly regions.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1. Heat wave is considered if the maximum temperature of a station reaches at least 30 °C or more for plains.
2. Heat wave is considered if the maximum temperature of a station reaches at least 40 °C or more for hilly regions.
(A) both 1 and 2
(B) Only 1
(C) Only 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
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83. . Match List–I with List–II :
List I
(Explorery)
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List II
(Birthplace)
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|---|---|
| a. Christopher Columbus | 1. Portugal |
| b. Jacques Cartier | 2. United Kingdom |
| c. Sir Francis Drake | 3. Italy |
| d. Ferdinand Magellan | 4. France |
(A)
| a | b | c | d |
| 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
(B)
| a | b | c | d |
| 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
(C)
| a | b | c | d |
| 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
(D)
| a | b | c | d |
| 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
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| a | b | c | d |
| 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
84. The emirates of UAE are
(A) Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Quwain, Fujairah, Ras Al-Khaimah
(B) Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Jeddah, Kuwait, Bahrain, Umm Al-Quwain
(C) Umm Al-Quwain, Fujairah, Ras Al-Khaimah, Riyadh, Dammam, Taif, Dubai
(D) Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Fujairah, Dubai, Bahrain, Kuwait
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85. The river Subarnarekha originates near which of the following villages?
(A) Ormanjhi
(B) Mandar
(C) Hehal
(D) Nagri
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86. Which of the following National Parks/Wildlife Sanctuaries are in Bihar?
1. Valmiki National Park
2. Dudhwa National Park
3. Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary
4. Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
1. Valmiki National Park
2. Dudhwa National Park
3. Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary
4. Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary
(A) 1 and 4
(B) 2 and 3
(C) 1 and 3
(D) 2 and 4
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87. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Gangetic Dolphin’ :
1. The Gangetic River Dolphin has been categorized as ‘endangered’ under the IUCN’s Red List.
2. It does not have a crystalline eye lens rendering it effectively blind.
3. Navigation and hunting are carried out using echolocation.
4. It has been recognized as India’s National Aquatic Animal.
Which of the above statements are correct?
1. The Gangetic River Dolphin has been categorized as ‘endangered’ under the IUCN’s Red List.
2. It does not have a crystalline eye lens rendering it effectively blind.
3. Navigation and hunting are carried out using echolocation.
4. It has been recognized as India’s National Aquatic Animal.
(A) Only 1, 2 and 4
(B) Only 2, 3 and 4
(C) Only 1, 3 and 4
(D) All of the above
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88. The other name of river Gandak is
(A) Burhi Gandak
(B) Mahananda
(C) Narayani
(D) Punpun
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89. Gold is found in which of the following districts of Bihar?
(A) Munger
(B) Saran
(C) Siwan
(D) Jamui
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90. The Triveni Canal has been constructed on which of the following rivers?
(A) Kosi
(B) Sone
(C) Gandak
(D) Mayurakshi
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