Mock Test

Exam: BPSC

Total Questions: 20

Q1. The presence of evidence for specialized crafts such as bead-making and seal engraving at Banawali points to:

A subsistence economy with no specialized labor A highly developed craft production system and division of labor A reliance on imported finished goods A focus solely on agricultural activities
Q2. Which regional organization, founded in 1985, includes both Pakistan and India as member states?

ASEAN SAARC ECO SCO
Q3. Which of the following is a potential consequence of inadequate representation of women and marginalized communities in local government bodies?

More effective and equitable service delivery. Policies that are more inclusive and responsive to diverse needs. Skewed development priorities and neglect of specific community needs. Increased citizen trust in local institutions.
Q4. The 'Kathakali' dance drama is a traditional art form from which Indian state, known for its elaborate costumes and facial makeup?

Tamil Nadu Karnataka Kerala Andhra Pradesh
Q5. Which of these is a common viral disease affecting humans?

Tuberculosis Malaria Influenza Cholera
Q6. The survey often highlights government initiatives and their impact on:

International relations Public finance and economic growth Military preparedness Cultural festivals
Q7. The 'polluter pays principle' in environmental policy, as taught in advanced environmental education, aims to:

Subsidize industries that cause pollution to encourage growth. Transfer the cost of pollution control and abatement to the polluter. Impose uniform environmental regulations on all industries. Encourage international cooperation to address transboundary pollution.
Q8. The World Trade Organization (WTO) facilitates trade relations among:

Two specific nations A select group of developed countries Most countries worldwide Only neighboring countries
Q9. Bioarchaeology is a subfield that combines archaeology with:

Linguistics Biological Anthropology Sociology Geology
Q10. Which of the following Upanishads is considered the earliest and most important?

Brihadaranyaka Upanishad Chandogya Upanishad Katha Upanishad Mundaka Upanishad
Q11. The detection of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the tissues of filter-feeding bivalves like mussels is an indication of:

Eutrophication Oil pollution or incomplete combustion of organic matter Acidification Oxygen depletion
Q12. Which of the following is a common push factor contributing to the growth of informal settlements (slums) in developing countries?

Government subsidies for housing Abundant affordable housing options Rapid rural-to-urban migration and lack of affordable formal housing Strict zoning regulations in urban areas
Q13. The 'Navratna' policy, introduced to grant greater autonomy to select Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), was aimed at:

Increasing their accountability to the central government Allowing them to operate more efficiently and competitively Mandating them to focus solely on social welfare objectives Reducing their investment in research and development
Q14. Which of the following is an example of an anti-aromatic compound?

Cyclopentadienyl anion Cyclobutadiene Benzene Pyridine
Q15. Which part of the brainstem is primarily responsible for regulating breathing and heart rate?

Pons Midbrain Medulla oblongata Cerebellum
Q16. The efficiency of insulation material is determined by its:

High thermal conductivity Low thermal conductivity High specific heat Low specific heat
Q17. Who was the French commander allied with the Nawab of Bengal during the Battle of Plassey?

Joseph François Dupleix Thomas Lally Bussy Barthélemy d'Encausse
Q18. Loss of forest cover can disrupt the water cycle by:

Increasing transpiration rates Reducing evaporation Decreasing runoff Altering cloud formation
Q19. The integration of Indian states was a departure from the colonial policy of:

Divide and rule Indirect rule and maintaining paramountcy Economic exploitation Cultural assimilation
Q20. The elected head of a Nagar Nigam in Bihar is known as the:

Sarpanch Chairman Mayor Mukhiya

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