69th BPSC PYQs

“Challenge yourself! Solve the questions first with focus, then compare with the answers and explanations—know where you stand.”

Q.76. Who among the following was not a member of the Cabinet Mission?
(a) J. Andrew
(b) A. V. Alexander
(c) P. Lawrence
(d) None of them

Q.77. “The Indian National Congress was founded on the basis of the safety valve theory, to protect the British Government from threats.” Which leader said that?
(a) Bipin Chandra Pal
(b) Lala Lajpat Rai
(c) C. Rajagopalachari
(d) None of them

Q.78. In which of the following Indian National Congress Sessions were resolutions related to the Fundamental Rights passed for the first time?
(a) Karachi Session-1931
(b) Gaya Session-1922
(c) Surat Session-1907
(d) None of the above

Q.79. Which of the following were the reasons for the failure of the Revolt of 1857?

1. The military superiority of the British
2. The rebels did not have a unified program and ideology
3. There was a lack of support from all sections of society

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) Only 2 and 3
(b) Only 1 and 2
(c) All of the above
(d) None of the above

Q.80. The cook from Bihar who saved Mahatma Gandhi’s life from a murder attempt by food poisoning in 1917 was:
(a) Mir Bakawal
(b) Batak Mian
(c) Muzaffar Ahmad
(d) None of them

Q.81. A man ‘Ramesh,’ who owns a plot of land of 100 square yards, increases his plot by acquiring 10% more from his neighbor ‘Suresh,’ who also owns 100 square yards. After 2 years, he sells back 10% of the total plot to the neighbor. Which of the following is correct?
(a) Suresh’s land is more than Ramesh
(b) Ramesh’s land is more than Suresh
(c) Both are equal
(d) None of the above

Q.82. Find the odd pair among the following options:
(a) Brewery : Alcohol
(b) Stationery : Paper
(c) Snobbery : Shoes
(d) Millinery : Hats

Q.83. What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series?
132, 156, ?, 210, 240, 272
(a) 182
(b) 199
(c) 204
(d) 196

Q.84. Select the missing number from the given alternatives:

44 | 49 | 37
52 | ? | 41
58 | 35 | 53

(a) 77
(b) 66
(c) 63
(d) 56

Q.85. Read the given statement and conclusions carefully. Decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statement:
Statement: In a one-day cricket match, the total runs made by a team were 200, of which 160 runs were made by spinners.
Conclusions:

1. 80% of the team consisted of spinners.
2. The opening batsmen were spinners.

Select the correct answer:
(a) Only 2 follows the statement
(b) Both 1 and 2 follow the statement
(c) Neither 1 nor 2 follows the statement
(d) Only 1 follows the statement

Q.86. In a code language, if GREAT is written as 718222620 and MONK is written as 13121411, then how will VIGOROUS be written in the same language?
(a) 21177121811619
(b) 22187131813620
(c) 21187111711620
(d) 22187121812619

Q.87. Find the odd one in the following groups:
(a) M, S, V, X
(b) W, C, G, J
(c) B, H, K, M
(d) Q, W, Z, B

Q.88. Four branches of a company are located at M, N, O, and P. M is in the North of N at a distance of 4 km; P is in the South of O at a distance of 2 km; N is in the Southeast of O by 1 km. What is the distance between M and P in km?
(a) 28.5
(b) 6.74
(c) 5.34
(d) None of the above

Q.89. In a certain code language, GAME is written as $÷%* and BEAD is written as #%÷x. How will the word MADE be written in that code language?
(a) * ÷ $ %
(b) * ÷ × %
(c) # ÷ × %
(d) $ ÷ × %

Q.90. Q travels towards East. M travels towards North. S and T travel in opposite directions. T travels towards the right of Q. Which of the following is definitely true?
(a) S travels towards West
(b) T travels towards North
(c) M and S travel in the same direction
(d) M and S travel in opposite directions

Q.91. Which of the following are computer languages?

1. Cobra
2. Python
3. Squirrel
4. Java

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) Only 1, 2, and 3
(b) Only 3 and 4
(c) Only 1 and 2
(d) All of the above

Q.92. What is the full form of GPT in ChatGPT, recently seen in the news?
(a) GUID Partition Table
(b) Grooved Pegboard Test
(c) Generative Pre-Trained Transformer
(d) Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase

Q.93. Which of the following are not the tastes of the tongue?

1. Sweet
2. Bitter
3. Salty
4. Spicy
5. Umami
6. Sour
7. Pungent

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1, 3, and 4
(b) 4 and 7
(c) 3 and 6
(d) 2, 5, and 7

Q.94. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?

1. Anorexia: Sleep disorder
2. Insomnia: Eating disorder
3. Dyspnoea: Shortness of breath
4. Anosmia: Partial or full loss of smell

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) Only 3 and 4
(b) Only 2 and 3
(c) Only 1 and 2
(d) All of the above

Q.95. In the universe, what are pulsars?
(a) Rotating neutron stars
(b) Explosion of a star
(c) Radio waves emitted by a star
(d) A group of stars

Q.96. In the context of lab-grown diamonds (LGDs), what is used as a diamond seed?
(a) Moissanite
(b) Graphite
(c) Cubic Zirconia (CZ)
(d) White sapphire

Q.97. What is the ‘fiber’ used to make bulletproof jackets?
(a) Terylene
(b) Tweed
(c) Kevlar
(d) Nylon

Q.98. What is/are the full form(s) of HMX?

1. High Melting Explosive
2. High-Density Monoatomic Xenon
3. Hedge Monetizing Xenocurrency
4. Her Majesty’s Explosive

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 2 and 3
(b) Only 1
(c) 1 and 4
(d) 1 and 2

Q.99. What is the name of Tesla’s humanoid robot launched in October 2022?
(a) Atlas
(b) Pepper
(c) Optimus
(d) Sophia

Q.100. What is the ‘Manhattan Project’?
(a) One of the largest art auctions of the world
(b) A real estate project in New York City
(c) A famous theme park
(d) A research and development undertaking that produced the first nuclear weapons

Answer and Explanations

76. Option (a) is correct.
Explanation: J. Andrew was not a member of the Cabinet Mission. The Cabinet Mission of 1946 included Sir Stafford Cripps, Lord Pethick-Lawrence, and A.V. Alexander, sent by the British government to recommend a plan for transferring power from British rule to Indian leadership.

77. Option (c) is correct.
Explanation: The “safety valve theory” is associated with Lala Lajpat Rai, suggesting that the British allowed the Indian National Congress (INC) to function as a peaceful outlet for Indian dissent and agitation.

78. Option (a) is correct.
Explanation: The resolution on Fundamental Rights was passed during the Karachi Session of 1931, presided over by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. It laid the foundation for demands incorporated later in the Indian Constitution.

79. Option (c) is correct.
Explanation: The Indian Rebellion of 1857 failed due to reasons such as British military superiority, the absence of a unified program and ideology, and lack of support from all sections of society.

80. Option (b) is correct.
Explanation: Batak Mian Ansari played a pivotal role in the Champaran Satyagraha (1917) by protecting Mahatma Gandhi from an attempt to poison his food, showcasing his dedication to India’s freedom struggle.

81. Option (a) is correct.
Explanation:

• Initially:
  Ramesh’s Land = 100 sq. yards, Suresh’s Land = 100 sq. yards.
  After exchange:
  • Ramesh’s Land = 110 sq. yards.
  • Suresh’s Land = 90 sq. yards.
    After 2 years:
  • Ramesh’s Land decreases to 99 sq. yards.
  • Suresh’s Land increases to 101 sq. yards.
    Thus, Suresh ends up with more land than Ramesh.

82. Option (c) is correct.
Explanation: Snobbery has no direct relation to shoes, making it the odd one out among the pairs.

83. Option (a) is correct.
Explanation: The correct series order is:
132 → 156 → 182 → 210 → 240 → 272
The differences are: +24, +26, +28, +30, +32.

84. Option (a) is correct.
Explanation:

• First row: $(44-37)\times 7=49$
• Second row: $(52-41)\times 7=77$
• Third row: $(58-53)\times 7=35$

85. Option (c) is correct.
Explanation:
Neither conclusion logically follows:

1. The statement provides no percentage details about spinners.
2. No information is given about whether the batsmen are openers.

86. Option (d) is correct.

87. Option (b) is correct.

88. Option (c) is correct.
Explanation:
The total displacement between $M$ and $P$ is calculated as $6\text{km}$. Among the options, 5.34 km is closest.

89. Option (b) is correct.

90. Option (c) is correct.
Explanation:
M and S travel in the same direction (North).

91. Option (d) is correct.
Explanation:
Computer languages, such as Python, Java, and C++, are formal languages used to communicate instructions to a computer.

92. Option (c) is correct.
Explanation:
GPT stands for Generative Pre-trained Transformer, a language model for natural language processing and understanding.

93. Option (b) is correct.
Explanation:
Spicy and pungent are sensations, not primary tastes detected by taste buds.

94. Option (a) is correct.
Explanation:

• Dyspnoea: Shortness of breath.
• Anosmia: Loss of smell.
• Anorexia: Eating disorder (not sleep-related).
• Insomnia: Sleep disorder.

95. Option (a) is correct.
Explanation:
Pulsars are rotating neutron stars that emit radiation beams, observed as pulses due to their rotation.

96. Option (b) is correct.
Explanation:
Graphite serves as the carbon source for lab-grown diamonds, which start with a natural diamond seed.

97. Option (c) is correct.
Explanation:
Kevlar, a strong synthetic fiber, is used in bulletproof jackets for its high tensile strength and energy-absorbing properties.

98. Option (b) is correct.
Explanation:
HMX (High Melting Explosive) is a high-energy explosive used in military and industrial applications.

99. Option (c) is correct.
Explanation:
Tesla’s humanoid robot Optimus, unveiled in 2022, is designed to perform tasks like lifting and tool usage.

100. Option (d) is correct.
Explanation:
The Manhattan Project was a World War II program for developing the first atomic bombs, involving American, British, and Canadian scientists.