Static GK · solved example
The capital of Bihar is:
- PatnaCorrect
- Gaya
- Bhagalpur
- Muzaffarpur
- Ranchi
Solution
Patna, on the bank of the Ganga, is the capital of Bihar. Ranchi is the capital of the neighbouring state of Jharkhand.
State PSC & Services | BPSC TRE 4.0
General Awareness for BPSC TRE 4.0
BPSC TRE 4.0 sets 40 General Awareness questions for 40 marks in the Written Examination, so it is worth planning your preparation around the topics below.
40 questions40 marks5 topics
How to approach General Awareness in BPSC TRE 4.0
This is the most scoring section per minute because there is nothing to work out — you either know it or you do not. Banking and current affairs of the last six months dominate, so a steady daily habit beats last-minute cramming, and static facts (polity, history, geography) fill the rest.
Weightage in the paper
How much General Awareness is worth in each BPSC TRE 4.0 stage, from the official pattern.
| Stage | Questions | Marks | Time | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 40 | 40 | — | 27% |
General Awareness syllabus for BPSC TRE 4.0
Every topic in the official syllabus. The linked ones open a set of solved questions you can practise straight away.
- Current affairs of national, international and Bihar importance
- Indian history, geography and polity
- Indian and Bihar economy and culture
- General knowledge and everyday reasoning
- Teaching aptitude and awareness (level-appropriate)
Sample General Awareness questions with solutions
Written to the BPSC TRE 4.0 pattern, with the answer key and the method behind it — a look at how the section is actually set before you drill the full topic sets.
History · solved example
The ancient university of Nalanda is located in which present-day state?
- BiharCorrect
- Uttar Pradesh
- West Bengal
- Odisha
- Jharkhand
Solution
Nalanda, one of the world's oldest residential universities, is in present-day Bihar. It flourished as a great centre of learning in ancient India.
Polity · solved example
Who was the first President of India?
- Dr Rajendra PrasadCorrect
- Dr S. Radhakrishnan
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- Dr Zakir Husain
Solution
Dr Rajendra Prasad, who was from Bihar, was the first President of India and the longest-serving, holding office from 1950 to 1962.
Geography · solved example
The Himalayas are an example of which type of mountains?
- Fold mountainsCorrect
- Block mountains
- Volcanic mountains
- Residual mountains
- Plateau
Solution
The Himalayas are young fold mountains formed by the collision and folding of the Indian and Eurasian plates. Block mountains, by contrast, form by faulting.
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Practise General Awareness
Untimed drills with the method shown after every question — the step between learning a topic and sitting it under a clock.
Sit General Awareness under a real clock
General Awareness shows up in every BPSC TRE 4.0 mock test, in the same interface, with sectional locking and negative marking.
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Frequently asked questions
How many General Awareness questions are asked in BPSC TRE 4.0?
BPSC TRE 4.0 TRE 4.0 (2026) sets 40 General Awareness questions for 40 marks in the Written Examination.
Is there negative marking for General Awareness in BPSC TRE 4.0?
No. The BPSC TRE 4.0 written stage carries no negative marking, so it is worth attempting every General Awareness question you can.
Which General Awareness topics matter most for BPSC TRE 4.0?
The BPSC TRE 4.0 syllabus lists Current affairs of national, international and Bihar importance, Indian history, geography and polity, Indian and Bihar economy and culture, General knowledge and everyday reasoning, Teaching aptitude and awareness (level-appropriate). Weight your revision towards the ones you are weakest on and confirm the emphasis against the paper analysis for recent cycles.
How can I practise General Awareness for BPSC TRE 4.0 free?
Every General Awareness question on this site is free and written to the exam pattern. Use the topic drills for instant-feedback practice, the daily quiz to keep the section warm, and the BPSC TRE 4.0 mock tests to sit it under a real clock with negative marking.