Here are 50 General Knowledge (GK) questions and answers, relevant to the BSSC 2nd Inter Level Exam syllabus, which typically covers Indian and Bihar-specific history, geography, polity, general science, and current affairs.
BSSC Inter Level Gk Questions
Indian History & Culture
- Q: Who was the Mughal emperor during the Revolt of 1857?A: Bahadur Shah II (also known as Bahadur Shah Zafar). He was the last Mughal emperor, who was symbolically recognized as the leader of the revolt.
- Q: Who founded the city of Pataliputra (modern-day Patna)?A: Udayin (also known as Udayabhadra), the son of Ajatashatru, who made it the capital of the Magadha empire.
- Q: Where did the Battle of Buxar take place in 1764?A: Buxar (in present-day Bihar). It was fought between the British East India Company and the combined forces of the Nawab of Bengal, the Nawab of Awadh, and the Mughal Emperor.
- Q: Who propounded the ‘Drain of Wealth’ theory?A: Dadabhai Naoroji, an Indian political leader, merchant, scholar, and writer, known as the “Grand Old Man of India.”
- Q: Which site of the Indus Valley Civilization is located in present-day Gujarat?A: Lothal (an important port city) or Dholavira (known for its water management system).
- Q: Who wrote the book Indica, detailing the history of India?A: Megasthenes, a Greek ambassador in the court of Chandragupta Maurya.
- Q: Who was the first Tirthankara of Jainism?A: Rishabhanatha (also known as Adinatha).
- Q: What was the primary contribution of the Chola Dynasty in South India?A: Temple Architecture (especially the Dravidian style, e.g., Brihadeeswarar Temple) and efficient local self-governance (village autonomy).
- Q: Which Mauryan ruler’s inscriptions contain information about his political and religious ideals?A: Ashoka the Great. His edicts, inscribed on rocks and pillars, are primary sources for his reign and Dhamma.
- Q: The concept of ‘Zero’ and the decimal system were invented in which period of Indian history?A: The Gupta Period (often called the Golden Age of India).
Indian Polity & Constitution
- Q: How many fundamental duties are listed in the Indian Constitution?A: 11. These duties were added by the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 and the 86th Amendment Act of 2002.
- Q: What is the minimum age to be appointed as the Governor of a state in India?A: 35 years. The Governor is appointed by the President.
- Q: Which Constitutional Amendment gave women a minimum of 33% reservation in Panchayat Raj Institutions?A: The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 mandated this reservation for women.
- Q: The idea of ‘Directive Principles of State Policy’ (DPSP) in the Indian Constitution was borrowed from which country?A: Ireland (Irish Constitution).
- Q: Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States)?A: The Vice-President of India.
- Q: Which article of the Constitution deals with the ‘Right to Constitutional Remedies’?A: Article 32. It allows a person to move the Supreme Court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
- Q: Who has the authority to declare a National Emergency in India?A: The President of India, on the written recommendation of the Union Cabinet.
- Q: Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?A: Part III (Articles 12 to 35).
- Q: What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha (House of the People)?A: 550 (530 from states and 20 from Union Territories) as of the 104th Amendment. Previously, it included two nominated Anglo-Indians.
- Q: The power to decide the date of election to the State Legislature is vested in which authority?A: The Election Commission of India.
Indian & Bihar Geography
- Q: Which is the westernmost point of the mainland India?A: Ghuar Mota (in the Kutch region of Gujarat).
- Q: On which river is the world’s longest earthen dam, the Hirakud Dam, situated?A: The Mahanadi River (in Odisha).
- Q: Which is the least populous state in India, according to the 2011 Census?A: Sikkim.
- Q: Which river is famously known as the ‘Sorrow of Bihar’?A: The Kosi River, due to its frequent, devastating floods and tendency to change its course.
- Q: Which type of soil is predominant in the northern plains of Bihar?A: Alluvial Soil (brought by the rivers like the Ganga, Ghaghara, Kosi, etc.), which is very fertile.
- Q: The Son River, a major tributary of the Ganga, enters Bihar from which direction?A: The South-Western direction.
- Q: What is the percentage of forest area in Bihar, according to the Bihar Forest Survey Report?A: The current official percentage (based on the latest survey) is around 7.84% of the geographical area.
- Q: Where do the waters of the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean, and the Arabian Sea meet?A: Kanyakumari (Tamil Nadu), the southernmost tip of the Indian mainland.
- Q: Which crop is the leading producer in Bihar?A: Paddy (Rice), followed by Wheat and Maize.
- Q: The Tehri Dam, the highest dam in India, is located in which state and on which river?A: Uttarakhand on the Bhagirathi River.
General Science
- Q: What is the SI unit of power?A: Watt (W), which is defined as one joule per second.
- Q: Which disease is caused by the deficiency of Vitamin D?A: Rickets (in children, causing soft and weak bones) and Osteomalacia (in adults).
- Q: What is the chemical name for common salt?A: Sodium Chloride ($\text{NaCl}$).
- Q: Which planet is known as the ‘Red Planet’?A: Mars, due to the presence of iron oxide on its surface.
- Q: What is the function of Hemoglobin in the human body?A: To transport oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body’s tissues and carbon dioxide back to the lungs.
- Q: What is the sound of a bomb blast heard late after seeing the flash, illustrating?A: The difference in the speed of light and sound, as light travels much faster than sound.
- Q: The breaking of a glass bottle when hot water is poured into it is due to which physical phenomenon?A: Thermal Expansion. The inner surface of the glass expands quickly, while the outer surface remains cool, causing stress.
- Q: Which element is a non-metal but is a good conductor of electricity?A: Graphite (an allotrope of Carbon).
- Q: Where does the digestion of protein primarily begin in the human digestive system?A: The Stomach.
- Q: What is the term for the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion?A: Inertia (described in Newton’s First Law of Motion).
Economy & Current Affairs (General)
- Q: Which city hosts the annual ‘Pitrapaksha Mela’ in Bihar?A: Gaya. The fair is held for the salvation of ancestors.
- Q: What is the full form of GST?A: Goods and Services Tax, an indirect tax implemented in India on July 1, 2017.
- Q: Which index is used to measure the general price level of goods and services in an economy?A: Consumer Price Index (CPI) or Wholesale Price Index (WPI). In India, CPI is primarily used for inflation targeting.
- Q: Who is the current Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?A: Shaktikanta Das (as of November 2025). Note: For the exam, always check the absolute latest appointment.
- Q: The term ‘Blue Revolution’ is associated with an increase in the production of which commodity?A: Fish (Aquaculture).
- Q: What is the literacy rate of Bihar according to the Census of India, 2011?A: 61.80% (It is the lowest among all Indian states).
- Q: Which Indian sportsperson is associated with the autobiography Playing It My Way?A: Sachin Tendulkar.
- Q: Which organisation releases the ‘Global Competitiveness Report’?A: The World Economic Forum (WEF).
- Q: What is the main objective of the ‘PM-KISAN’ scheme?A: To provide financial assistance to farmers, specifically providing a minimum income support of ₹6,000 per year in three equal installments.
- Q: The term ‘Hyperinflation’ refers to which economic condition?A: Very high and typically accelerating inflation, which rapidly erodes the real value of the local currency.
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