General Awareness · 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.
BPSC TRE 4.0 | Written Examination
BPSC TRE 4.0: 24-question practice mock
A compact BPSC TRE 4.0 practice mock: 24 original questions across General Studies, General Science, Mathematics and General English, each with a worked solution. This paper has no negative marking.
Before you start
- 24 questions in 24 minutes on a single clock — a short drill covering the general portion of the paper, not the full 150-question test.
- Each question carries one mark and there is no negative marking, so attempt every question.
- Every question is original, written to the BPSC TRE pattern, with a worked solution shown after you submit.
Sections in this test
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| General StudiesGeneral Awareness | 7 |
| General ScienceGeneral Science | 6 |
| MathematicsMathematics | 6 |
| General EnglishEnglish Language | 5 |
Sample questions with worked solutions
A few questions from this test, with the answer key and the method behind it. The full set of 24 runs under a timer, and every solution is on the analysis screen once you submit.
General Science · solved example
Water is made up of hydrogen and:
- OxygenCorrect
- Nitrogen
- Carbon
- Chlorine
- Sulphur
Solution
Water has the formula H2O, that is two atoms of hydrogen combined with one atom of oxygen.
Mathematics · solved example
What is 25% of 480?
- 120Correct
- 140
- 100
- 96
- 150
Solution
25% is one fourth, so 25% of 480 is 480 divided by 4, which is 120.
English Language · solved example
Choose the correctly spelt word:
- OccasionCorrect
- Ocassion
- Occassion
- Ocasion
- Occasson
Solution
The correct spelling is 'Occasion', with two c's and a single s. The other options misplace or double the wrong letters.
General Awareness · 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.
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How this test is marked
Correct answer
+1
Wrong answer
-0
Unanswered
0
Because a blank carries no penalty, guessing only pays when you can eliminate at least two options. The analysis screen after the test shows you exactly where guessing cost you marks.