The 68th BPSC Combined Competitive Preliminary Examination (CCE Prelims 2023) was conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) on 12 February 2023 for the General Studies Paper (Series-B). This post provides the complete 150-question bilingual (English & Hindi) official paper, an interactive online CBT Mock Test engine with a live 2-hour timer, 0.25 negative marking calculator, detailed explanations, and a high-resolution printable PDF question booklet with the answer key matrix.
68th BPSC Combined Competitive Prelims Examination
Official Exam Pattern • Bilingual CBT Simulation
Instructions & Marking Scheme:
- The test contains 150 multiple-choice questions of General Studies.
- Each question has 5 options out of which only one is correct.
- Each correct answer will be awarded +1.00 marks.
- For each wrong answer in Timed Mode, 0.25 marks will be deducted.
- You can switch the question language anytime between English and हिन्दी.
Questions appear in your chosen language. You can also toggle language per question during practice.
Choose How You Want To Attempt:
Real Exam Simulation
- ⏱️ 120 Mins Live Countdown Timer
- ⚠️ -0.25 Negative Marking calculation
- 📊 Full Scorecard & Explanations after submission
Self-Paced Learning
- ☕ No Timer / No Stress Practice
- ✅ Instant Green/Red Answer Feedback on Click
- 📖 Detailed Official Explanation with Every Question
68th BPSC CCE Prelims 2023: Exam Overview
| Exam Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Body | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Exam Name | 68th Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination (CCE) |
| Subject / Paper | General Studies (Paper-1) • SET-B |
| Total Questions | 150 Multiple Choice Questions (Bilingual) |
| Total Marks | 150 Marks (1 mark per correct question) |
| Negative Marking | -0.25 Marks (1/4th penalty for incorrect answers) |
| Exam Duration | 120 Minutes (2 Hours) |
| Answer Key | Check the final answer key published on the official website |
Subject-Wise Question Weightage & Exam Analysis
In the 68th BPSC Prelims, negative marking of 0.25 applied to all 150 questions, along with an analytical, concept-driven question pattern:
| Subject Section | Approx. No. of Questions | Key Topics Covered |
|---|---|---|
| General Science & Technology | 30 | Human Skeleton & Cartilage, Lichen Symbiosis, Lymphocytes & Immunity, Optics & Convex Lens, Photoelectric Devices, Friction & Ball Bearings, Momentum Conservation, Amphoteric Oxides, Chloroplast DNA/RNA |
| Mental Ability & Reasoning | 10 | Permutation (DIARY), Missing Matrix Numbers, Number Series, Word Coding (FASTER/GUIDE), Rectangle Area & Perimeter, GST Discount Math, Logical Ordering, Blood Relations |
| Indian Polity & Governance | 12 | Consumer Dispute Redressal, Panchayat Samiti Hierarchy, Community Development, Article 14 Borrowing, Constitution Duration, 73rd Amendment Decentralization, Supreme Court Original/Appellate Jurisdiction |
| Indian Economy & Development | 13 | Five-Year Plans & HRD, FDI Equity Trends (Karnataka), LERMS (1992-93 Budget), Goals of Planning, NSSO Poverty Surveys, SEZ Act 2005, Competition Act 2002 (Raghavan Committee), Agricultural Revolutions |
| Indian History & National Movement | 35 | Salt Satyagraha & Chowkidari Tax, 1938 Congress Ministry Resignation, Batak Mian (Champaran 1917), Swami Vidyanand, Swadeshi (1905), Dadabhai Naoroji (1906 Swaraj), All India Harijan Sangh 1932, Attlee Declaration, Sudarshana Lake (Rudradaman), Gupta Temple Art (Deogarh/Garhwa), Krishnadevaraya (Nagalapuram), Cabinet Mission 1946 |
| Bihar Economy & State Schemes | 12 | Bihar Economic Survey (Urbanization & GSDP Per Capita), Saat Nischay-2, Gayaji Rubber Dam (Falgu River), Kadirabad Floating Solar Plant, Operation Prahar, Kaimur 2nd Tiger Reserve, Ghar Tak Fibre, Textile & Leather Policy 2022 |
| Current Affairs & Global Events | 18 | Tokyo Olympics (Neeraj Chopra), Queen Elizabeth II Reign, SCO Samarkand Summit 2022, COP27 Sharm El Sheikh, G20 Presidency Theme, Donyi Polo Airport, Project Cheetah (Namibia), Mauna Loa Eruption, Booker Prize 2022 (Shehan Karunatilaka), LLNL Nuclear Fusion Ignition |
| Indian & Bihar Geography | 20 | Bihar Bordering States (UP & Jharkhand 8 districts), Rohtas Pyrites, Jamui Gold, Falgu Confluence (Mohana & Lilajan), Kishanganj Tea Gardens, Attock Indus River (Kabul River), Project Tiger (1973), Troposphere Characteristics, Gulf of Mannar Biosphere, Köppen Climatic Zones (Cwg) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What was the exact marking scheme in the 68th BPSC CCE Prelims exam?
Each correct answer is awarded +1.0 mark, while 1/4th (-0.25 mark) is deducted as negative marking for each incorrect answer. Unattempted questions carry zero penalty.
Q2. Where do the questions and answers in this test come from?
The 150 questions are from the BPSC Series-B General Studies paper, in English and Hindi. The answers and explanations are prepared for practice, so cross-check any answer you are unsure of against the final answer key published by the commission.
Q3. How were deleted or revised questions handled in this paper?
Questions cancelled or revised by BPSC in the final key (such as Q.33 on number series deleted with Del and Q.52 with A*) are clearly marked and evaluated according to official BPSC scoring standards.
Q4. Can I download the 68th BPSC Question Paper in PDF format?
Yes. You can click the “📥 Download Official PDF Booklet” button inside the test module above to download the complete 2-column bilingual question paper booklet with the answer key matrix for offline practice.
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