67th BPSC Prelims (2022) — questions with answers

4 questions, in the order of the paper, each with the official answer and a short explanation. Tap "Show answer" after attempting a question.

1. The Right to Education (Article 21A) was inserted by which Constitutional Amendment?

   1. 86th Amendment, 2002
   2. 42nd Amendment, 1976
   3. 73rd Amendment, 1992
   4. 61st Amendment, 1989
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   Answer: A — 86th Amendment, 2002

   The 86th Amendment (2002) made education a Fundamental Right for children aged 6–14 via Article 21A.

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2. The Third Buddhist Council was held at Pataliputra under the patronage of which ruler?

   1. Ashoka
   2. Kanishka
   3. Ajatashatru
   4. Kalashoka
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   Answer: A — Ashoka

   The Third Buddhist Council (c. 250 BCE) was held at Pataliputra under Ashoka, presided over by Moggaliputta Tissa.

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3. The "Blue Revolution" in India is associated with which sector?

   1. Fisheries
   2. Milk
   3. Foodgrains
   4. Oilseeds
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   Answer: A — Fisheries

   The Blue Revolution refers to the rapid growth of the fisheries and aquaculture sector.

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4. The chemical name of common salt is:

   1. Sodium chloride
   2. Sodium bicarbonate
   3. Calcium carbonate
   4. Potassium chloride
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   Answer: A — Sodium chloride

   Common salt is sodium chloride (NaCl). Sodium bicarbonate is baking soda.

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