69th BPSC Prelims Exam 30 Sep 2023 (English Language) (Official Answer Key)

101. Match List-I with List-II :

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(A) a-1, b-4, c-3, d-2
(B) a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
(C) a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
(D) a-3, b-3, c-4, d-1

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102. Who among the following introduced the Persian festival the Nowruz in India?
(A) Iltutmish
(B) Firuz Shah Tughlaq
(C) Alauddin Khilji
(D) Balban

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103. Nathpanthis, Siddhas and Yogis made devotional religion popular in
(A) Western India
(B) Northern India
(C) Southern India
(D) Eastern India

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104. 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?
(A) Neither 1 nor 2
(B) Only 1
(C) Only 2
(D) Both 1 and 2

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105. The Maithili language was started to develop during the reign of which of the following?
(A) Pithipatis
(B) Chero dynasty
(C) Oiniwar dynasty
(D) Karnat dynasty

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106. How many latitudes are there on the globe drawn at 1 degree interval?
(A) 179
(B) 180
(C) 178
(D) None of the above

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107. The average height of the Kosi plain from mean sea level is
(A) 30 m
(B) 300 m
(C) 150 m
(D) None of the above

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108. On which plateau, the Tropic of Cancer and the Indian Standard Time Line intersect each other?
(A) Malwa
(B) Bundelkhand
(C) Baghelkhand
(D) None of the above

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109. Which district of Uttarakhand is not situated along the Tibbet boundary?
(A) Almora
(B) Uttarkashi
(C) Chamoli
(D) None of the above

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110. Where does the El Niño current flow?
(A) The Bay of Bengal
(B) The Pacific Ocean
(C) The Indian Ocean
(D) More than one of the above

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111. 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?
(A) 1 and 3
(B) 1 and 2
(C) 2 and 4
(D) 3 and 4

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112. 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 te temperature of a station reaches at least 40 °C or more for hilly regions.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(A) Neither 1 nor 2
(B) Both 1 1 and 2
(C) Only 1
(D) Only 2

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113. Match List-I with List-II :

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(A) a-1, b-4, c-2, d-3
(B) a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
(C) a-1, b-2, c-4, d-3
(D) a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2

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114. The emirates of UAE are
(A) Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Fujairah, Bahrain, Kuwait
(B) Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Quwain, Fujairah, Ras Al-Khaimah
(C) Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Jeddah, Kuwait, Bahrain, Umm Al-Quwain
(D) Umm Al-Quwain, Fujairah, Ras Al-Khaimah, Riyadh, Dammam, Taif, Dubai

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115. The river Subarnarekha originates near which of the following villages?
(A) Nagri
(B) Ormanjhi
(C) Mandar
(D) Hehal

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116. 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.
(A) 2 and 4
(B) 1 and 4
(C) 2 and 3
(D) 1 and 3

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117. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Gangetic Dolphin’ :
1. The Gangetic River Dolphin has been categorized ‘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?
(A) Only 1, 3 and 4
(B) Only 1, 2 and
(C) Only 2, 3 and 4
(D) All of the above

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118. The other name of river Gandak is
(A) Punpun
(B) Burhi Gandak
(C) Mahananda
(D) Narayani

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119. Gold is found in which of the following districts of Bihar?
(A) Jamui
(B) Munger
(C) Saran
(D) Siwan

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120. The Triveni Canal has been constructed on which of the following rivers?
(A) Mayurakshi
(B) Kosi
(C) Sone
(D) Gandak

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