BPSC CCE Prelims Solved Papers

Consider the following statements:

The arrival of Babur into India led to:

1. The introduction of gunpowder in the subcontinent.
2. The introduction of arch and dome in architecture in the region.
3. The establishment of the Timurid dynasty in the region.
4. The introduction of cannons in warfare.

Which of the above statements are correct?

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

'Ashta Pradhan' was a Council of Ministers:

The painting of 'Bodhisattva Padmapani' is located at:

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?

Match List-I with List-II:

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Who among the following introduced the Persian festival Nowruz in India?

Nathpanthis, Siddhas, and Yogis made devotional religion popular in:

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?

The Maithili language started to develop during the reign of which of the following?

Which city served as the capital of the ancient kingdom of Magadha during the early Vedic period?

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 The Act was repealed by Lord Ripon.

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 focused on the actual needs of the Provinces.

Nitisara, an early book of politics, was written by:

Futuhat-i-Alamgiri was written by:

According to Chinese sources, 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?

When was Bihar first separated from the Bengal Presidency under British-ruled India?

In Indian art, the construction of 'Stupa,' 'Chaitya,' and 'Vihara' related to which of the following?

In the context of Indian handicrafts, what is 'Sujini' in Bihar?

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?

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:

Consider the statements regarding '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?

The other name of the river Gandak is:

Gold is found in which of the following districts of Bihar?

The Triveni Canal has been constructed on which of the following rivers?