71st BPSC Prelims Success: 35 Questions From Drishti IAS Test Series | 25 Sep 2025
The 71st BPSC Prelims Exam is over and it was a defining moment for thousands of aspirants. Our specially designed Test Series for the BPSC Prelims Exam helped students not only prepare effectively but also excel by predicting the types of questions that appeared on the actual exam. In this article, we showcase the direct/Indirect (thematic) correlation between the questions asked in the BPSC Prelims 71st Exam and the questions included in our test series, highlighting our contribution to candidates' success.
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We are proud to share several instances where the questions in our 71st BPSC Prelims Test Series closely matched the actual exam questions. Below, we showcase the exam questions and the corresponding test series questions that mirrored their style and content:
| S.NO. | Questions in BPSC Exam | Questions in no. and Test Paper code | Questions we have asked | Status |
| 1 | According to the UNDP Human DevelopmentIndex(HDI) Report 2025, life expectancy in India increased from 58.6years in 1990 to how many years in 2023? | 71st BPSC-2510, Question no. 112 | Consider the following statements regarding Human Development Report 2025: 1. India, with a Human Development Index (HDI) score of 0.685, is classified under the "medium human development" category. 2. Among India’s neighbours, Nepal, Myanmar and Pakistan are ranked lower on the index. Select the correct answer from the codes given below: (A) Only 2 (B) Only 1 (C) Neither 1 nor 2 (D) Both 1 and 2 | (Directly) |
| 2 | Which of the following individuals or organisations was a recipient ofthe Ramon Magsaysay Award 2024? | 71st BPSC-2509, Question no. 123 | Which of the following pairs (Award – Personality) is not correctly matched? (A) 59th Jnanpith Award – Vinod Kumar Shukla (B) Holberg Prize 2025 – Gayatri Spivak (C) Abel Prize 2025 – Hayao Miyazaki (D) Turner Prize 2024 – Jasleen Kaur |
(Indirectly) |
| 3 | What is the title of the book by Banu Mushtaq that won the 2025 International BookerPrize? (A) Lightofthe Heart (B) Heart Lamp (C) Soul Lantern (D) More than one ofthe above | 71st BPSC-2505, Question no. 140 | The author Banu Mushtaq has been awarded the 2025 International Booker Prize for her work: (A) Moonlight Blossoms (B) Heart Lamp (C) Echoes of the Sea (D) Silent Horizons |
(Directly) |
| 4 | Which ofthe following is not among the toр ten principal commodities ofIndia's export during April-September 2024-25? 13. 14. (A) Petroleum Products (B) Iron and Steel (C) Basmati Rice expot impat (D) More than one ofthe above | 71st BPSC-2511, Question no. 11 | Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to India’s exports data? 1. In 2023–24, India’s merchandise exports outpaced services exports by around USD 100 billion, indicating a persistent tilt toward manufacturing-led trade. 2. The Netherlands emerged as India’s secondlargest merchandise export destination in 2023–24, surpassing the UAE and China. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 |
(Indirectly) |
| 5 | According to India State of Forest Report 2023 (ISFR 2023): (A) The total forest and tree cover of the country is 15% of the geographical area ofthe country. (B) Top three states having largest recorded forest area (RFA) are Jharkhand, Andaman & Nicobar and Manipur. (C)The maximum tree cover has been found in the State of Maharashtra followed by Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. (D) More than one of the above |
(71st BPSC-2503, Question no. 136) & (71st BPSC-2505, Question no. 6) | Consider the following statements with reference to India State of Forest Report 2023: 1. As compared to the assessment of 2021, Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest increase in forest and tree cover among all states. 2. In terms of percentage of forest cover with respect to total geographical area, Madhya Pradesh has the highest forest cover followed by Mizoram. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 |
(Indirectly) |
| 6 | Consider the following subjects belonging to different lists ofthe constitution of India. Which ofthe following subjects belong to concurrent list? 1) Protection of wildlife 2) Income on Agriculture 3) Tax on Electricity consumption or sale 4) Price control Out of these: (A) 2 and 3 are correct (B) 1 and 4 are correct . (C) Only 4 is correct (D) Only 2 is correct | 71st BPSC-2504, Question no. 102 | The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 transferred which of the following subjects from the State List to the Concurrent List? 1. Education 2. Forests 3. Administration of Justice Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (A) Only 1 and 3 (B) 1, 2 and 3 (C) Only 1 (D) Only 2 and 3 |
(Indirectly) |
| 7 | Whichpair is not correctly matched? (A) Forms of oath (B) Allocation of seats in 3rd schedule the council of state 4th schedule 6th schedule 7th schedule (C) Administration of scheduled areas (D) Union List | 71st BPSC-2504, Question no. 14 | Match List–I with List–II: List–I List–II Schedule Number Provisions a. Sixth Schedule 1. Powers and responsibilities of Panchayats b. Tenth Schedule 2. Provisions related to Anti-Defection Law c. Eleventh Schedule 3. Administration of tribal areas in North East states d. Twelfth Schedule 4. Powers and responsibilities of Municipalities Select the correct answer using the codes given below: a b c d (A) 3 2 1 4 (B) 1 3 2 4 (C) 4 1 3 2 (D) 2 4 1 3 | (Directly) |
| 8 | What is true about Censure Motion? (A) It is differeut fromthe No-confidence motion (B) Itis not different from No-confidence motion (C) It is not mandatory to mention the reasons in this motion (D) Permission ofthe House is notessential to present it | 71st BPSC-2509, Question no. 8 | Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched regarding motions in the Indian Parliament? (A) Adjournment Motion – Used to draw attention to a definite matter of urgent public importance. (B) No-Confidence Motion – Introduced in Rajya Sabha to test support for the ruling government. (C) Calling Attention Motion – Enables a member to call the attention of a Minister to a matter of public importance. (D) Censure Motion – Strong disapproval of the government's policies and must state specific reasons | (Directly) |
| 9 | Maginot Line exists between which countries? (A) France& Germany (B) U.S.A. & Canada (C) Namibia 00 andAngola (D) South Korea & North Korea |
71st BPSC-2511, Question no. 47 | Which of the following pairs (International Border Line – Countries) is not correctly matched? (A) Durand Line – Pakistan and Afghanistan (B) McMahon Line – India and China (C) Maginot Line – France and Belgium (D) 38th Parallel – North Korea and South Korea |
(Directly) |
| 10 | Strait ofHormuz connects (A) Red sea to GulfofAden (B) The Persian Gulfto Gulf of Oman (C) Red sea to Indian Ocean (D) Mediterranean sca to Red sea |
71st BPSC-2510, Question no. 95 | Recently in the news, the Strait of Hormuz connects which of the following water bodies? (A) Red Sea and Arabian Sea (B) Mediterranean Sea and Persian Gulf (C) Arabian Sea and Gulf of Aden (D) Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman |
(Directly) |
| 11 | Ladang refers to - (A) Plantation Agriculture (B) ShiftingAgriculture (C) Subsistence typeofAgriculture (D) Dry forming |
71st BPSC-2510, Question no. 36 | Caingin, Tamrai, Ladang, and Chena refer to: (A) Traditional form of shifting cultivation practices (B) Names of tropical monsoon hitting the coasts recently (C) Variety of millets which are highly water and drought resistant (D) Tribes of Indian origin living worldwide |
(Directly) |
| 12 | The second largest river basin of India is- (A) Narmada river basin (B) Mahanadi river basin (C) Godavari river basin (D) Kaveri river basin | 71st BPSC-2502, Question no. 89 | Arrange the following rivers in descending order based on the area of their drainage basins in India: 1. Indus 2. Brahmaputra 3. Godavari 4. Mahanadi Select the correct answer using the code given below: (A) 1, 2, 3, 4 (B) 1, 3, 2, 4 (C) 3, 1, 2, 4 (D) 2, 1, 3, 4 |
(Directly) |
| 13 | Which of the following is the place of confluence ofthe Alaknandaand Bhagirathi? (A) Karnaprayag (B) Vishnuprayag (C) Rudraprayag (D) Devprayag |
71st BPSC-2502, Question no. 64 | Following are the Panch Prayag (holy confluences) of Uttarakhand: 1. Vishnuprayag 2. Nandaprayag 3. Karnaprayag 4. Rudraprayag 5. Devprayag Which of the following is their correct sequence from north to south? (A) 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 (B) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (C) 1, 3, 2, 4, 5 (D) 2, 1, 3, 5, 4 |
(Directly) |
| 14 | Which of the following parks/sanctuaries come under the project tiger in Bihar? (A) Valmiki National Park (B) Udaypur Wildlife Sanctuary (C) Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary (D) None of these |
71st BPSC-2506, Question no. 51 | In which district of Bihar is the Valmiki Tiger Reserve, the state’s only tiger reserve, located? (A) West Champaran (B) Siwan (C) Sitamarhi (D) Madhubani |
(Indirectly) |
| 15 | Bihar produces India? (A) 85 (B) 75 (C) 95 (D) 100 |
71st BPSC-2506, Question no. 50 | Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched: Minerals District (A) Mica – Nawada (B) Gold – Rohtas (C) Quartzite – Nalanda (D) Limestone – Kaimur |
(Directly) |
| 16 | Gold is found in which district ofBihar? (A) Jamui District (B) Gaya District (C) Nalanda District (D) Bhagalpur District |
71st BPSC-2506, Question no. 50 | Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched: Minerals District (A) Mica – Nawada (B) Gold – Rohtas (C) Quartzite – Nalanda (D) Limestone – Kaimur |
(Directly) |
| 17 | Most ofthe Bihar comes under which ofthe following climate type? (A) Tropical savannah (B) Subtropical Monsoon (C) Hot and dry dr (D) Hot and Semi Arid |
71st BPSC-2506, Question no. 12 | Which of the following climate types is most common in Bihar? (A) Arid Climate (B) Temperate Climate (C) Subtropical Monsoon(D) Tropical Monsoon |
(Directly) |
| 18 | Hormones are secreted by: (A) Reproductive glands (B) Sebaceous glands (C) Exocrine glands (D) Endocrine glands |
71st BPSC-2511, Question no. 120 | Which one among the following is not a part of endocrine system in the human body? (A) Pituitary gland (B) Pineal gland (C) Thyroid gland (D) Liver |
(Indirectly) |
| 19 | Which of the following is a Kharifcrop? (A) Barley (B) Sugarcane (C) Gram W (D) Wheat |
71st BPSC-2505, Question no. 47 | Consider the following statements: 1. Barley and peas are examples of Kharif crops. 2. Urad and soybean are examples of Rabi crops. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 |
(Indirectly) |
| 20 | Xylem in plants isresponsible forfollowing function: (A) Transport offoods (B) Transport of water and dissolved minerals (C) Transport of oxygen and other gases (D) Transport ofessential amino acids |
71st BPSC-2503, Question no. 64 | Consider the following statements: 1. Phloem transports water and minerals from roots to leaves. 2. All phloem cells are living except phloem fibres. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) None of the above |
(Directly) |
| 21 | Ozone day is celebrated on: (A) 5t June (B) 16th September (C) 21" April (D) 5th December |
71st BPSC-2508, Question no. 65 | Match List-I with List-II: List- I Day List - II Date a. World Wetlands Day 1. 2 February b. World Water Day 2. 22 May c. International Day for Biological Diversity 3. 22 March d. World Ozone Day 4. 16 September Select the correct answer using the codes given below. a b c d (A) 3 2 1 4 (B) 3 2 4 1 (C) 4 2 1 3 (D) 1 3 2 4 |
(Directly) |
| 22 | Who was the prominent leader of Kisan Sabha movement in Bihar? (A) Sahajanand Saraswati (B) Raj Kumar Shukla (C) Acharya Narendra Dev (D) Baba Ram Chandra |
71st BPSC-2503, Question no. 57 | Consider the following statements about Swami Sahajanand Saraswati: 1. He formed the Bihar Provincial Kisan Sabha in 1922. 2. He became the first president of the All-India Kisan Sabha. 3. He was addressed as ‘Kisan Pran’ by his Kisan Sabha followers. Which of the above statements are correct? (A) Only 1 and 2 (B) Only 1 and 3 (C) Only 2 and 3 (D) 1, 2 and 3 |
(Directly) |
| 23 | Which one of the following is not correctly matched? Person Associated with (A) Dayananda Saraswati Satyarth Prakash (B) James Augustus Hicky Calcutta Chronicle (C) Ramaswamy Naicker Justice Party (D) Jyotirao Phule Satyashodhak Samaj |
71st BPSC-2510, Question no. 52 | Which one of the following is not correctly matched? Movement Founder (A) Satyashodhak Samaj Jyotiba Phule (B) Self-Respect Movement E.V. Ramaswami Naicker (C) Aravippuram Movement K. Rama Krishna Pillai (D) Mahad Satyagraha B.R. Ambedkar |
(Directly) |
| 24 | Which Buddhist council was not held in Bihar? (A) Second (B) First (C) Third (D) Fourth |
71st BPSC-2509, Question no. 20 | During the reign of which ruler was the Second Buddhist Council held? (A) Ajatshatru (B) Kanishka (C) Kalashoka (D) Ashoka |
(Directly) |
| 25 | Match List I with List II List-I (Event/Organisation) List-II (Related Person) a) Champaran Satyagrah 1) Jayaprakash Narayan b) Azad Dasta 2) Shyam Narayan Singh c) Individual Satyagrah in Bihar 1940 3) Sahajanand Saraswati d) Kisan Sabha Bihar 4) Dr. Rajendra Prasad Export to Sheets Select the correct answer using the codes given below: | | a | b | c | d --- | --- | --- | --- (A) | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 (B) | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 (C) | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 (D) | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
71st BPSC-2506, Question no. 82 | Which of the following leaders were associated with the Azad Dasta? 1. Ram Manohar Lohia 2. Suraj Narain Singh 3. Mazhar-Ul-Haq 4. Jai Prakash Narayan Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (A) Only 1 and 3 (B) Only 1, 3 and 4 (C) Only 1, 2 and 4 (D) All of the above | (Directly) |
| 26 | Which Indian languages are accorded the status of Classical Language? (A) Telugu (B).Marathi (C) Bengali (D) More than one of the above |
71st BPSC-2502, Question no. 124 | Which of the following is not among the five newly added languages in the list of Classical Languages in India? (A) Marathi (B) Bengali (C) Pali (D) Kannada |
(Directly) |
| 27 | Where was the National Panchayati Raj day 2025 event organised? (A) Patna (B) Madhubani (C) Gaya (D) More than one of the above |
71st BPSC-2505, Question no. 147 | On the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day 2025, which of the following Panchayatsfrom Bihar was conferred the ClimateAction Special Panchayat Award? (A) Motipur Panchayat (B) Barheta Panchayat (C) Sonbarsa Panchayat (D) Malhani Panchayat |
(Directly, Explanation) |
| 28 | What is true of the 18h G20 Summit? (A) It was held in Rio de Janeiro (B) Its theme was : Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet (C) The Rio de Janeiro Declaration emphasised the taxation of billionaires (D) None of the above |
71st BPSC-2507, Question no. 21 | Match the following G20 Summits with their respective host countries: List I List II G20 Summit Year Host Country a. 2021 1. India b. 2022 2. Brazil c. 2023 3. Indonesia d. 2024 4. Italy Select the correct answer using the codes given below: a b c d (A) 4 3 1 2 (B) 1 3 2 4 (C) 2 4 1 3 (D) 2 1 3 4 |
(Directly) |
| 29 | Which glacier of Nepal among the following has been declared 'dead' in May 2025? (A) Khumbu Glacier (B) Yala Glacier 이 (C) Imja Glacier (D) More than one of the above |
71st BPSC-2506, Question no. 122 | Which of the following glaciers has been declared dead? (A) Gangotri Glacier (B) Khumbu Glacier (C) Yala Glacier (D) Siachen Glacier |
(Directly) |
| 30 | If + means x, x means-, - means +, then 175- 25+5+20 ×3+10 equals to: (A) 87 (BY 77 175÷ 25+5x20-3x10 (C) 140 (1) 70 |
71st BPSC-2508, Question no. 148 | If ‘+’ means ‘-’, ‘-’ means ‘×’, ‘×’ means ‘÷’ and ‘÷’ means ‘+’, then the value of (25 + 6 × 2 - 3)/(6 - 2 + 8 ÷ 4) is (A) 4/7 (B) 2 (C) 5 (D) 6 |
(Indirectly) |
| 31 | Ram goes North, turn right, thengoes right again and then goes to teft. In which direction Ram is now? (A) SOUTH N EAST (C) NORTH E (D) WEST |
71st BPSC-2508, Question no. 148 | Rohan starts from his house and moves 7 km towards the South. He turns right and moves 5 km, turns right, and moves 3 km, then turns right and moves 1 km. He takes a left turn and moves 4 km to reach a Shop. How much and in which direction does he need to move now to reach his house? (A) 4 km East (B) 4 km West (C) 6 km East (D) 4 km South |
(Indirectly) |
| 32 | Nitin is 7 ranks ahead of Joginder in a class of 39.IfJoginder's rank is 17 from the last, what is Nitin's rank from the beginting? (A) 15th (B) 17th (C) 18th (D) 16th |
71st BPSC-2508, Question no. 146 | Students of a class are standing in a straight line facing north. Ramya is 10th from the right end while Madhav is 12th from the left end. If the total number of students is 20, then, how many people stand between Ramya and Madhav? (A) Zero (B) Three (C) Two (D) One |
(Indirectly) |
| 33 | Find the missing number from the given alternatives: 28 20 7 84 ? 12 45 25 9 Export to Sheets (A) 35 (B) 30 (C) 20 (D) 25 |
71st BPSC-2510, Question no. 143 | Find the missing number in the following arrangement based on some principle: 15 7 64 27 7 ? 16 12 16 Select the correct answer from the code given below: (A) 140 (B) 280 (C) 240 (D) 400 |
(Indirectly) |
| 34 | SPRING iswritten in a code as UNUFRC. HowwillthewordMOBILE be mentioned in that code language? (A) OMPGNC (B OMEFPA (C) MPQSUL (D) SEGRFT |
71st BPSC-2510, Question no. 141 | In a certain code language, ‘FLASH’ is coded as ‘GMAUJ’ and ‘DICEY’ is coded as ‘EJCGA’. What is the code for ‘FLEET’ in the given code language? (A) GMENF (B) GMEGV (C) GMENE (D) GMEMF |
(Indirectly) |
| 35 | RAIN is written in a code as 8$%6 and MORE is mentioned as 7#8@. How will REMAIN be mentioned in code language? (A) %7@%6# (B) @$86%7 (C) 86@$#7 r8@7$%6 | 71st BPSC-2512, Question no. 150 | In a certain code "FUNDER" is written as "46152@" and "DEAF" is written as "52#4". How "NRAUD" is written is that code. (A) 1@6#5 (B) 12#65 (C) 1@#65 (D) None of these |
(Indirectly) |
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