What is the BPSC AEDO exam 2027?
The Bihar Public Service Commission holds the Assistant Education Development Officer (AEDO) examination with the aim of recruiting officers who are in charge of managing, inspecting, and improving educational and field programmes in the districts of Bihar.
The post provides a respectable government position with the Bihar government, together with job security, administrative powers, and well-defined routes for promotion.
Job Details
| Job Parameter | Official Recruitment Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Body | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Education Development Officer (AEDO) |
| Pay Scale / Level | Level 7 / Level 9 (according to the 7th Pay Commission, as specified in the departmental notification) |
| Basic Pay Range | The basic pay ranges from Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 53,100 per month. |
| Total Marks for Written Exam | 300 Marks (Paper 1 + Paper 2) |
| Exam Mode | Offline OMR-based written examination (Multiple Choice Questions) |
| Language of Test | Bilingual (Hindi and English) |
| Selection Stages | Written Test (in the form of Prelims and Mains) followed by Document Verification and Interview |
BPSC AEDO Exam Pattern and Marks Distribution
In order to pass the exam, it is necessary to have a clear understanding of the test's structure since the written part comprises two main papers worth a total of 300 marks and each of these papers examines particular skills which an administrative officer needs on a day-to-day basis.
| Paper | Subject Name | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Language (in Hindi and English), Elementary Maths, and Reasoning | 100 | 100 marks | 2 hours (120 minutes) | One-third (0.33 mark deducted for each wrong answer) |
| Paper 2 | General Studies, Bihar Special GK, and Rural Development Concepts | 100 | 200 Marks (2 marks for each question) | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) | One third (0.66 mark deducted for each wrong answer) |
| Total | Combined Papers | 200 Questions | 300 Marks | 4 Hours total | Standard BPSC Negative Marking |
Negative Marking Rules
The BPSC imposes strict penalties for guessing. For each question that you answer wrongly, one-third of the mark assigned to that question is deducted from your total score:
- In Paper 1 each question carries one mark and if you get it wrong you lose 0.33 marks.
- In Paper 2 each question carries 2 marks and a wrong answer leads to a deduction of 0.66 marks.
- If you don't answer a question by leaving all the circles unmarked, no marks will be taken away.
- If two answers are selected on the OMR sheet for the same question, that response is counted as incorrect, even if one of the bubbles is correct.
Full Syllabus and Micro-Syllabus
It is a serious mistake for so many candidates to merely consider the general headings in the syllabus. For this reason, the full micro-syllabus is set out topic by topic below so that you will know precisely what to study.
тАв General English (20 Marks)
тАв Elementary Mathematics (25 Marks)
тАв Mental Ability & Reasoning (25 Marks)
тАв Indian History & National Movement (40 Marks)
тАв Geography & Bihar Geography (30 Marks)
тАв Indian Polity & Governance (30 Marks)
тАв Indian Economy & Bihar Budget (35 Marks)
тАв Current Affairs & Rural GK (35 Marks)
Paper 1: Language, Mathematics, and Mental Ability (100 Marks)
1. General Hindi (30 Questions, 30 Marks)
Vyakaran (Grammar): Sandhi, Samas, Upsarg, Pratyay, Karak, Kaal, and Vachya.
Shabd Gyan (Vocabulary): Vilom Shabd (Antonyms), Paryayvachi (Synonyms), Anekarthi Shabd, and Muhavare va Lokoktiyan (Idioms and Proverbs).
Vakya Shuddhi: Finding mistakes in how sentences are formed, checking for errors with gender agreement, and spotting spelling mistakes.
Apathit Gadyansh: Reading comprehension passages are followed by five direct and inferential questions.
2. General English (20 Questions / 20 Marks)
The basic rules of grammar include agreement between subject and verb, various tenses, the use of prepositions, articles, the active and passive voices, as well as direct and indirect speech.
Topic: Synonyms, antonyms, one-word replacements, words that are often confused, and idioms.
Correcting the grammar by looking at the parts of the sentences that are underlined.
Short passages are used to test an individual's understanding of the theme, of vocabulary in context, and of the ability to identify the main idea.
3. Elementary Mathematics (25 Questions, 25 Marks)
Arithmetic topics include the number system, LCM and HCF, fractions, decimals, percentages, profit and loss, and simple and compound interest.
Ratio and rates include topics such as ratio and proportion, partnership, mixtures and alligations, time and work, and pipes and cisterns.
The topics include speed and distance, problems relating to trains, and those concerning boats and streams.
The fundamentals of mensuration include the area and perimeter of two-dimensional shapes such as triangles, rectangles, and circles, as well as the surface area and volume of simple three-dimensional solids including cubes, cylinders, and spheres.
Data interpretation involves answering questions by referring to simple bar graphs, pie charts, and data tables.
4. Mental ability and reasoning (25 questions / 25 marks)
The types of questions included are analogy, classification (involving the identification of the odd one out), coding and decoding, blood relationships, direction sense tests, and alphabet series.
Reasoning through logic: using syllogisms, making statements and forming assumptions, examining cause and effect, and drawing conclusions from statements.
The types of questions included in Non-Verbal Reasoning are series completion, mirror images and water images, paper folding, embedded figures, and pattern completion.
The types of puzzles involved are those concerning seating arrangements (both in a line and around a circle), ranking, order and sequencing, and problems related to calendars and clocks.
Paper 2: General Studies and Bihar Administration (200 Marks)
1. General Science and Technology (15 Questions / 30 Marks)
Physics: Units and measurements, motion, work, energy, gravitation, sound waves, light, basic electricity, and heat.
Chemistry: States of matter, acids, bases, and salts, metals and non-metals, periodic table basics, carbon and its compounds, daily-life chemistry.
Biology: Cell structure, plant and animal tissues, human organ systems (digestive, circulatory, nervous, endocrine), nutrition, vitamins, and human diseases.
Modern Science & Tech: Space technology, defense systems, information technology, renewable energy sources, and environmental pollution.
2. Indian History and National Movement (20 Questions / 40 Marks)
Ancient India: Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic Period, Buddhism and Jainism, Mauryan Empire with special focus on Magadha and Pataliputra, Gupta Empire.
Medieval India: Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, administrative systems, Bhakti and Sufi movements, architecture of medieval Bihar.
Modern India & National Movement: Revolt of 1857 (Babu Veer Kunwar Singh's role), early nationalist phase, Gandhian era (Champaran Satyagraha 1917, Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, Quit India Movement).
Bihar's Role in Freedom Struggle: Formation of Bihar province (1912), Kisan Sabha movement (Swami Sahajanand Saraswati), tribal uprisings (Santhal, Munda rebellions).
3. Geography of India and Bihar (15 Questions / 30 Marks)
Physical Geography: Physical divisions of India, major mountain ranges, plateaus, and coastal plains.
River Systems: Ganga river system, Himalayan vs. Peninsular rivers; major rivers of Bihar (Ganga, Gandak, Kosi, Son, Bagmati, Punpun, Falgu) and flood/drought zones.
Climate and Soils: Monsoon system, rainfall distribution, soil types in India and agro-climatic zones of Bihar.
Minerals and Industries: Mineral reserves, industrial corridors, and forest resources of Bihar and India.
4. Indian Polity and Governance (15 Questions / 30 Marks)
Constitutional Framework: Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).
Union and State Executives: President, Governor of Bihar, Prime Minister, Chief Minister, and Council of Ministers.
Legislature and Judiciary: Parliament, Bihar Legislative Assembly and Council, Supreme Court, Patna High Court, Subordinate Courts.
Local Self-Government: 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments, Panchayati Raj System in Bihar, municipal administration, and local educational governance.
5. Indian Economy and Bihar Economic Landscape (17-18 Questions / 35 Marks)
National Economy: National income concepts (GDP, GNP, NNP), inflation control, RBI and monetary policy, fiscal policy, taxation system (GST).
Bihar Economy: Latest Bihar Economic Survey, Bihar State Budget, per capita income trends, poverty eradication schemes, and urbanization rates.
Agriculture & Allied Sectors: Crop patterns, irrigation systems, Krishi Roadmap of Bihar, horticulture, dairy development, and fisheries.
6. Current Affairs and Rural Development GK (17-18 Questions / 35 Marks)
National & International Events: Summits, international treaties, defense exercises, awards, books and authors, sports events, and national indices.
Bihar State Affairs: Key appointments, awards to personalities from Bihar, state welfare schemes (Saat Nischay Part 1 & 2, Har Ghar Nal Ka Jal, Kanya Utthan Yojana).
Rural & Education Development: National Education Policy (NEP 2020) implementation, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, Mid-Day Meal scheme, Samagra Shiksha, digital literacy in rural schools, and educational administration models.
Previous Year Question (PYQ) Trend Analysis
Studying paper trends from recent BPSC examinations shows clear shifts in how questions are framed. BPSC has stopped asking simple, single-liner factual questions. They now favor statement-based questions that test conceptual clarity.
| Subject Area | 2021-2022 Average Questions | 2023-2024 Average Questions | 2025-2026 Shift | Predicted Focus for 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bihar History & Special GK | 22 - 25 | 24 - 28 | 26 - 30 | 28 - 32 (Heavy focus on personality roles and local movements) |
| Current Affairs (National + State) | 28 - 30 | 25 - 28 | 25 - 27 | 25 - 28 (Schemes, economic surveys, and state indices) |
| General Science | 25 - 28 | 30 | 28 - 30 | 28 - 30 (Everyday application, NCERT-based scientific principles) |
| Indian Polity | 10 - 12 | 12 - 15 | 14 - 16 | 15 - 18 (Constitutional articles, Panchayati Raj, court rulings) |
| Modern Indian History | 18 - 20 | 16 - 18 | 15 - 17 | 15 - 18 (Freedom movements, timeline ordering, literature) |
| Geography & Environment | 12 - 15 | 14 - 16 | 15 - 18 | 16 - 18 (River tributaries, soil patterns, climate change) |
| Economy & Budget | 8 - 10 | 10 - 12 | 12 - 15 | 14 - 16 (Bihar Budget, economic surveys, agricultural roadmaps) |
| Maths & Mental Ability | 10 (standard) | 10 - 12 | 20 - 25 (Paper 1 split) | 25 (Equal split between Arithmetic and Logical Reasoning) |
Distribution of Focus in Paper 2 (General Studies):
Features of the BPSC AEDO Mock Test Series 2027
A good mock test should do more than simply calculate your score. It should show you where you lost marks, why you lost them, and what to study next. Here is how our mock test platform works:
- Real Exam Environment: The tests simulate the exact timing, negative marking, and interface you will see on test day.
- All India Rank (AIR) and Live Percentile: Your score is compared immediately against thousands of active aspirants across Bihar and India. You see your exact percentile, rank, and score tier.
- Sectional Accuracy Tracking: The system calculates your accuracy percentage for every single section (e.g., General Hindi vs. Mental Ability vs. Indian Polity).
- Time-Per-Question Breakdown: See which questions took you more than 90 seconds to solve. This helps you identify speed traps in Mathematics and Reasoning.
- Topper Comparison Metrics: Compare your time spent, question selection order, and subject accuracy directly with the top 1% rankers.
- Bilingual Questions: Toggle between Hindi and English with one click, exactly like the real BPSC exam paper.
AI-Based Weak Area Recommendation
Smart Diagnostic EngineThe most useful tool in this series is the AI-powered Weak Area Recommendation Engine. Instead of leaving you to work out what needs to be revised, the system functions similarly to a private tutor going through your answer sheet. Once you've completed each test, the engine looks at the questions you got wrong, those that you skipped, and the ones where you spent too much time. It then links these mistakes back to the micro-syllabus.
For example, if you get three questions wrong on the 73rd Panchayati Raj Amendment and take over two minutes to answer a simple interest question, your dashboard will show:
- The exact sub-topic that you need to revise (for instance, Polity: Articles 243A to 243O).
- Recommended summary revision notes to fix concept gaps quickly.
- A short practice exercise made up of 10 targeted questions focused on that particular weakness.
Caption: AI-powered candidate dashboard displaying Paper 1 and Paper 2 accuracy heatmaps, time-per-question analysis, and personalized micro-topic recommendations for BPSC AEDO aspirants.
Detailed Step-by-Step Answer Explanations
Each question is accompanied by a full text explanation in plain, simple language. Where appropriate, the questions also include reference notes, memory aids, and direct links to NCERT or other standard reference materials so that you understand the underlying rule, not just the correct answer letter.
Free versus Paid Mock Tests: What You Receive
We think you should never have to pay for a test series before you've tested its quality, which is why our platform offers full-length tests completely for free with no need to provide a credit card.
| Feature / Resource | Free Tier | Complete Paid Test Series |
|---|---|---|
| Full-Length Mock Tests (300 Marks) | 2 Full Tests (Paper 1 and Paper 2) | 25 Full-Length Tests (updated for 2027) |
| Sectional Subject Tests | 4 Subject Tests (one in each core area) | 50 or more Sectional and Chapter-wise Practice Sets |
| Daily Current Affairs Quizzes | Unlimited Free Access | Unlimited Free Access plus Monthly PDF Compilations |
| All India Rank and Percentile | Yes (available on free tests) | Yes (with a comprehensive historical rank tracker) |
| AI Weak-Topic Recommendation | Basic Summary | Advanced Heatmap and Targeted Practice Drills |
| Topper Comparison Sheet | Not Included | Included for all 25 Full-Length Tests |
| Previous Year Question Mock Sets | 2 Recent Year Papers | Last 10 Years Solved Papers with Explanations |
| Doubt Discussion Forum | Community View Only | Direct Mentor Access and Doubt Resolution |
Daily Current Affairs Quiz and Habit Building
Consistency is key to success in the BPSC exams. Trying to cram six months' worth of Bihar current affairs into the last week before the exam seldom works because the overlap in memory causes confusion when negative marking is applied.
Take ten minutes every morning to do our free daily current affairs quiz. It covers:
- Bihar Cabinet decisions and government resolutions.
- National and international current affairs.
- Union and state economic data releases.
- Important appointments, awards, and sports records.
You can access the daily quiz using the link below:
Category-wise Cutoff Trends (Historical Analysis)
Understanding past cutoff marks helps you set a realistic target score. Don't aim just for the basic passing mark; always aim 15 to 20 marks above the expected cutoff to stay safe in case of shifts due to high competition.
The table below shows the category-wise score trends from recent BPSC examinations of similar administrative and field-officer cadres (all normalized to a 300-mark scale):
| Category | 2021 Cutoff (out of 300) | 2023 Cutoff (out of 300) | 2025 Cutoff (out of 300) | 2027 Safe Target Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (General Male) | 192 | 198 | 204 | 215+ |
| Unreserved (General Female) | 178 | 184 | 190 | 202+ |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS Male) | 180 | 186 | 192 | 205+ |
| EWS Female | 168 | 174 | 180 | 192+ |
| Backward Class (BC Male) | 184 | 190 | 196 | 208+ |
| BC Female | 170 | 176 | 182 | 195+ |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC Male) | 176 | 182 | 188 | 200+ |
| EBC Female | 160 | 166 | 172 | 185+ |
| Scheduled Caste (SC Male) | 162 | 168 | 174 | 186+ |
| SC Female | 144 | 150 | 156 | 168+ |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST Male) | 164 | 170 | 176 | 188+ |
| ST Female | 148 | 154 | 160 | 172+ |
| Divyang / PwD Candidates | 136 - 150 | 142 - 156 | 148 - 162 | 165+ |
Minimum Qualifying Passing Marks
The Government of Bihar has set the minimum qualifying percentage requirements for written examinations:
- General Category: 40% (120 Marks out of 300)
- Backward Class (BC): 36.5% (109.5 Marks out of 300)
- Extremely Backward Class (EBC): 34% (102 Marks out of 300)
- SC / ST, Women, and PwD Candidates: 32% (96 Marks out of 300)
Important note: Reaching the passing mark does not guarantee selection. You must score high enough to secure a position within the number of vacancies on the merit list.
Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit, Education, and Domicile
Before filling in the online application form, make sure you carefully check the eligibility rules, as applications with incorrect details will be rejected during document verification.
| Eligibility Parameter | Requirement Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Citizen of India |
| State Domicile | Candidates from all Indian states can apply. However, reservation benefits (such as fee concessions, category cutoffs, and age relaxations) are only available to permanent residents of Bihar who hold a valid Domicile Certificate. |
| Educational Qualification | A bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institute established by law (candidates with degrees in Education, Arts, Science, Commerce, or Agriculture are eligible). |
| Minimum Age Limit | 21 years (calculated on the cutoff date of the notification year) |
| Maximum Age: General Male | 37 years |
| Maximum Age: BC / EBC (Male & Female) | 40 years |
| Maximum Age: General Female | 40 years |
| Maximum Age: SC / ST (Male & Female) | 42 years |
| Physical Standards | Standard administrative medical fitness; no special requirements regarding height or chest measurements. |
The official schedule and important dates for the BPSC AEDO 2027 recruitment process are given below so that you can monitor the anticipated timeline. The exact dates will be announced and published in the official commission gazette when it is released:
| Event Milestone | Tentative Date / Timeline | Official Portal Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Release of the Official Notification | November - December 2026 | bpsc.bih.nic.in |
| The Online Application Period Begins | December 2026 | onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in |
| The Last Date for Submitting the Application Form | January 2027 | onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in |
| The Window for Making Corrections to the Application | January 2027 (during the last week) | onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in |
| Date on which the Admit Card will be released | 10 to 14 days before the exam | bpsc.bih.nic.in |
| Exam Date for BPSC AEDO 2027 | March - April 2027 | At designated test centres in Bihar |
| Release of the Provisional Answer Key | 7 days after the examination | bpsc.bih.nic.in |
| Release of the Final Answer Key and Cutoff Marks | 4 to 6 weeks after the examination | bpsc.bih.nic.in |
| Announcement of the Written Exam Results | May - June 2027 | bpsc.bih.nic.in |
| Document Verification and Interview | July 2027 | At the BPSC Headquarters in Patna |
How to Apply: The Application Process for BPSC AEDO 2027
Follow these steps to submit your application correctly and without mistakes:
- One-Time Registration (OTR): Go to the official Bihar Public Service Commission website (onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in). If you do not already have a BPSC registration, enter your basic profile using your mobile number and email address.
- Enter Your Academic and Personal Information: Log in to the system using your registration details. Give your educational qualifications (including your Class 10, Class 12, and graduation certificates), your category status, and your address.
- Upload Your Documents: Upload scanned copies of your passport-sized photograph, signature (in both Hindi and English), Class 10 certificate (to verify the date of birth), graduation degree or provisional certificate, and Bihar caste or domicile certificates if you are claiming reservation.
-
Pay the Application Fee: Pay the application fee through net banking, UPI, or debit card:
- General / BC / EBC / Candidates from Other States: Rs. 600
- SC / ST Candidates from Bihar: Rs. 150
- Female Candidates from Bihar (all categories): Rs. 150
- Candidates with a disability of 40% or more (Divyang): Rs. 150
- Print the Confirmation Sheet: Download and print two copies of your completed application form. Keep the physical copy safe, together with your payment receipt, for use during document verification.
Preparation Strategy: How to Prepare for Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 Together
Many candidates make the mistake of studying General Studies for months on end and then only deal with Paper 1 in the last few weeks. This often leads to disqualification because of the negative marking in Maths, Reasoning, and Language, which adversely affects their total score. Use this well-balanced study plan to prepare for both papers at the same time:
Daily 8-Hour Study Schedule:
тАв Polity / Economy
тАв Hindi / English
Phase 1: Foundation Building (Months 1 to 3)
Finish the NCERT textbooks for History, Geography, and Science for Classes 8 through 12.
To get familiar with the geography, history, and details regarding the districts of Bihar, study Bihar-specific general knowledge books.
Every two days work through one chapter of elementary mathematics and one chapter of reasoning.
Each day take thirty minutes to go over the basic Hindi grammar rules, for example Sandhi, Samas, and Idioms.
Phase 2: Micro-Topic Mastery and Sectional Tests (Months 4 and 5)
Switching from reading textbooks to taking quizzes chapter by chapter.
Begin your study of the latest Bihar Economic Survey and the state budget, paying special attention to the rates of agricultural growth, literacy rates broken down by district, and the main welfare schemes of the state.
Start taking one full-length Paper 1 mock test and one full-length Paper 2 mock test every weekend.
It is important to keep an Error Log Notebook; whenever you answer a question incorrectly due to a factual misunderstanding or a mistake in your calculations, you should write that entry in the notebook and then go through it each Sunday night.
Phase 3: High-Intensity Mock Practice (Final 6 Weeks)
Each week you should take two full-length mock tests worth 300 marks under the same conditions as the actual exam (with a strict time limit, no breaks and no use of your phone).
To practise, you should use printed OMR sheets and a black ballpoint pen in order that you may acquire muscle memory and avoid mistakes resulting from incorrect bubbling.
Cease reading any new reference books and focus entirely on your error log, your high-frequency revision notes, and the current affairs compilations.
Best Books for BPSC AEDO Preparation
Picking the right study materials means you won't waste time; the list below contains a selection of books to follow.
| Subject Area | Recommended Book Title | Author / Publisher | Purpose & Utility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bihar Special GK | The book on general knowledge for Bihar | Dr. Manish Rannjan (Prabhat) or published by Crown Publications | includes a discussion of the state's history, geography, economy, and politics. |
| Indian History | A Brief History of Modern India | Rajiv Ahir (published by Spectrum Publications) | includes useful material on the Indian struggle for freedom and the national movement. |
| General Science | Lucent's General Science or NCERT Science (for Classes 9 and 10) | Lucent Publications / NCERT | covers the fundamental physical, chemical, and biological concepts which are included in the BPSC exams. |
| Indian Polity | Indian Polity | M. Laxmikanth (McGraw Hill) | is a standard reference work on constitutional articles, Panchayati Raj, and governance. |
| Elementary Mathematics | Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | Dr. R.S. Aggarwal (S. Chand) | provides clear explanations together with practice exercises on basic arithmetic. |
| Reasoning & Mental Ability | A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning | Dr. R.S. Aggarwal | is essential for topics including coding-decoding, series, blood relations, and syllogisms. |
| General Hindi | Samanya Hindi | Vasudev Nandan Prasad, or Lucent Hindi | includes grammar rules, vocabulary lists, and sentence correction exercises. |
| Bihar Economy & Budget | Bihar Economic Survey and Summary of the Budget | Bihar Finance Department (Official PDF) | includes the real state data, per capita figures, and information regarding the department's schemes. |
7 Fatal Mistakes Candidates Make in BPSC Exams
Because of small mistakes which they could have prevented, a great many students who work hard fail their exams. You should be careful about these seven common errors:
- The notion that Paper 1 is merely an easy qualifying paper may result in your exclusion from the final merit list because of the negative markingтАФfor instance, if you lose 15 marks on questions involving basic math or language.
- It's purely a guess: if a one-third penalty is applied, randomly guessing on five questions will generally result in an overall score that is negative. You should only make an educated guess when you are certain that you can eliminate at least two of the answers.
- You will not come across information regarding Bihar's agricultural plan, the degree of district urbanization, or the state's overall irrigation schemes in general books dealing with the Indian economy, and the BPSC places great importance on these local details.
- You may make mistakes on the day of the exam if you only do your practice work on computer screens, such as putting in option B when you actually intended to put in option C. For this reason, you should regularly practice filling out paper OMR sheets.
- Failing to go through the explanations in a practice test means missing a valuable opportunity; you must spend at least 45 minutes looking at the explanations for each question that you got wrong or that you skipped.
- If you are unable to manage your time in Paper 1, you might find yourself stuck on a long reasoning question or an arithmetic calculation and thus won't have enough time left to answer the simpler grammar questions at the end of the paper.
- If you collect too many books, it is far more effective to read one standard book five times than to go through five different history books once; therefore, keep your list of books as short as possible and continually revise it.
Sample High-Yield Practice Questions with Solutions
To give you an idea of the questions in our test series, review these worked sample questions from Paper 1 and Paper 2:
Sample Question 1 (Paper 1: Elementary Mathematics)
What is the original principal when a sum of money lent at simple interest amounts to Rs. 4,800 after 2 years and Rs. 6,000 after 5 years at the same annual interest rate?
(A) Rs. 3,600
(B) Rs. 4,000
(C) Rs. 3,800
(D) Rs. 4,200
The right choice is option (B), Rs. 4,000.
Step-by-Step Explanation:
After five years the total sum will be equal to the original principal plus the simple interest for five years, that is, Rs. 6,000.
After two years the total sum will be equal to the original principal plus the simple interest for two years, that is Rs. 4,800.
If you subtract equation (2) from equation (1), the simple interest for 3 years (5 minus 2) is Rs. 6,000 less Rs. 4,800, that is to say Rs. 1,200.
The amount of simple interest for one year is Rs. 1,200 divided by 3, making it Rs. 400.
The amount of simple interest over two years is 400 rupees times 2, making 800 rupees.
The principal is equal to the total amount after two years less the simple interest for two years, that is Rs. 4,800 less Rs. 800 which amounts to Rs. 4,000.
Sample Question 2 (Paper 2: Bihar History)
Question: In the Quit India Movement of 1942, which of the following leaders escaped from Hazaribagh Central Jail and set up the underground 'Azad Dasta' in the dense forests of Nepal with a view to carrying out guerrilla warfare against British rule?
(A) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(B) Jayaprakash Narayan
(C) Sri Krishna Singh
(D) Swami Sahajanand Saraswati
Correct Answer: (B) Jayaprakash Narayan
Step-by-Step Explanation:
On the night of Diwali in November 1942, Jayaprakash Narayan (JP) escaped from Hazaribagh Central Jail with Ramnandan Mishra, Yogendra Shukla, and Suraj Narayan Singh.
They went to the Terai area of Nepal and set up the Azad Dasta (Freedom Brigade), the main aim of which was to train young volunteers in the techniques of sabotage and guerrilla warfare so as to disrupt British transport, communication lines, and police outposts during the Quit India Movement.