The 69th BPSC Combined Competitive Preliminary Examination (CCE Prelims 2023) was conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) on 30 September 2023 for the General Studies Paper (Series-A). 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, 0.33 negative marking calculator, detailed explanations, and a high-resolution printable PDF question booklet with the answer key matrix.
69th BPSC CCE Prelims General Studies Official Paper
Official 69th BPSC Combined Competitive Exam (150 Questions • Bilingual)
Instructions & Marking Scheme:
- The test contains 150 multiple-choice questions of General Studies.
- Each question has 4 options out of which only one is correct.
- Each correct answer will be awarded +1.00 marks.
- For each wrong answer in Timed Mode, 0.33 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:
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- ⏱️ 120 Mins Live Countdown Timer
- ⚠️ -0.33 Negative Marking calculation
- 📊 Full Scorecard & Explanations after submission
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- ✅ Instant Green/Red Answer Feedback on Click
- 📖 Detailed Official Explanation with Every Question
69th BPSC CCE Prelims 2023: Exam Overview
| Exam Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Body | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Exam Name | 69th Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination (CCE) |
| Subject / Paper | General Studies (Paper-1) • Series-A |
| Total Questions | 150 Multiple Choice Questions (Bilingual) |
| Total Marks | 150 Marks (1 mark per correct question) |
| Negative Marking | -0.33 Marks (1/3rd penalty for incorrect answers) |
| Exam Duration | 120 Minutes (2 Hours) |
| Answer Key | Refer to the final BPSC answer key for Series-A on the official website |
Subject-Wise Question Weightage & Exam Analysis
In the 69th BPSC Prelims, the commission introduced a more concept-driven, analytical question pattern across core General Studies domains:
| Subject Section | Approx. No. of Questions | Key Topics Covered |
|---|---|---|
| General Science & Technology | 28 – 30 | 5G Network Slicing & IoT, Space Missions (Cassini, Artemis, VERITAS), mRNA & DNA Double Helix, Vector Vaccines, Photoelectric Effect, Chemistry of Solutions, Plate Tectonics |
| Current Affairs & Global Events | 25 – 28 | G20 Summit Stats, Global Gender Gap Report (WEF), DefExpo 2022, Titan Submersible, Mother Tongue Survey (MTSI), Ind-Aus ECTA Agreement, Lisbon Declaration |
| Indian History, Art & Culture | 24 – 26 | Ancient Dynasties, Stupa & Chaitya Architecture, Babur’s Artillery, Mughal Port Babul Makka, Ashta Pradhan, Ajanta Cave 1 Padmapani, Balban (Nowruz), Vernacular Press Act, 1857 Revolt |
| Bihar Special GK & History | 18 – 20 | Sujini Embroidery, Vikramshila University, Karnat Dynasty & Maithili, 1912 Bengal Separation, Batak Mian (Champaran 1917), Swami Sahajanand (Bakasht Movement), Sri Krishna Singh, Dutch Patna Factory (1632) |
| Indian Polity & Governance | 12 – 15 | Collegium System, 42nd Amendment, Scheduled Tribes Criteria (Lokur Committee), Article 17 (Untouchability), Article 216 (High Court Strength), Kesavananda Bharati (Basic Structure), Article 360 |
| Indian & World Geography | 12 – 14 | Lake Victoria, Heat Wave Norms, Bihar Rock Systems (Dharwar, Vindhyan), Subarnarekha Origin (Nagri), Gangetic Dolphin, Jamui Gold Reserves, Longitude Time Math, IST & Tropic of Cancer Intersection |
| Economy & National Schemes | 10 – 12 | RBI Foreign Exchange Reserves, Rules of Origin, Infant Mortality Rate (SRS), IBC 2016 / IBBI, Industrial Policy Resolution 1956, PLI Scheme, SVAMITVA Scheme, Stagflation Factors |
| Mental Ability & Reasoning | 10 | Direction Sense, Symbol Coding (GAME/BEAD), Land Area Profit Math, Number Series, Matrix Math, Logical Statements & Conclusions, Coordinate Geometry Distance |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What was the exact marking scheme in the 69th BPSC CCE Prelims exam?
Each correct answer is awarded +1.0 mark, while 1/3rd (-0.33 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-A 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 the deleted questions handled in this paper?
Questions deleted by BPSC (such as Q.33 on Wagner Group leadership and Q.122 on Gaya population estimates) are clearly highlighted with detailed context explaining why the commission cancelled them.
Q4. Can I download the 69th 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 bilingual question paper with the answer key matrix for offline practice.
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