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BPSC 72nd CCE Prelims Mixed MCQ Set

BPSC 72nd CCE Prelims mixed MCQ set based on the latest 2026 pattern, featuring 150 questions covering Bihar Special, History, Polity, Geography, Economy, Science, Environment, and Current Affairs.

Total MCQs

150

Allocated Time

120 Mins

Maximum Marks

150

Negative Penalty

-0.33

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Syllabus Pillars & Curriculum Breakdown

This mock test has been specifically calibrated according to the latest syllabus standards and question distribution patterns of 72nd BPSC Prelims (SDM, DySP & Civil Services).

Bihar GK & History

Ancient & Medieval History

Modern Indian History

Indian Polity & Constitution

Geography & Environment

Indian Economy

General Science

Current Affairs & Bihar Schemes

Sample High-Yield MCQs from this Test Set

Review sample representative questions, answer keys, and authentic bilingual explanations included in this test series.

Sample MCQ #1 Bihar GK & History • Bihar Special

Which river is known as the \"Sorrow of Bihar\" because of its frequent floods and changing course?

A. Gandak

B. Kosi

C. Son

D. Punpun

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation: The Kosi River is known as the "Sorrow of Bihar" (Bihar ka Shok) due to its high silt load, seasonal deluge from the Himalayas, and historical propensity to shift its channel westward across northern Bihar.

Sample MCQ #2 Bihar GK & History • Bihar Special

The ancient university of Nalanda was located in which present-day district of Bihar?

A. Gaya

B. Patna

C. Nalanda

D. Vaishali

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation: Ancient Nalanda University, located in Nalanda district (near Rajgir), was founded by Gupta ruler Kumaragupta I in the 5th century CE and developed into one of the ancient world's foremost residential universities.

Sample MCQ #3 Bihar GK & History • Bihar Special

Which of the following rivers forms part of the boundary between Bihar and Uttar Pradesh?

A. Son

B. Gandak

C. Karamnasa

D. Punpun

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation: The Karamnasa River originates in the Kaimur range and flows northwards, forming part of the historical boundary between Bihar (Kaimur/Buxar) and Uttar Pradesh before joining the Ganga near Chausa.

Sample MCQ #4 Bihar GK & History • Bihar Special

The Vikramshila Mahavihara was established by which Pala ruler?

A. Gopala

B. Dharmapala

C. Devapala

D. Mahipala

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation: Vikramshila University was founded by the Pala king Dharmapala in the late 8th century CE at Antichak (Bhagalpur district, Bihar) as an international seat for Buddhist and tantric studies.

Sample MCQ #5 Bihar GK & History • Bihar Special

Which place in Bihar is particularly associated with the enlightenment of Gautama Buddha?

A. Rajgir

B. Vaishali

C. Bodh Gaya

D. Pawapuri

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation: Bodh Gaya, situated in Gaya district along the Phalgu (Niranjana) river, is the historic site where Siddhartha Gautama attained supreme enlightenment under the sacred Bodhi Tree.

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