BPSC GS-PaperI (Section-I) previous year questions

PAPER-I (SECTION-I) MODERN HISTORY OF INDIA AND INDIAN CULTURE

Syllabus:

  • Modern History of India and Indian Culture will cover the broad history of the country (with special reference to Bihar) from about the middle of nineteenth century.
  • The modern history of Bihar will include questions on the introduction and expansion of western education (including technical education).
  • It will also have questions on Bihar’s role in the freedom struggle of India.
  • Questions will relate to the Santhal Uprising, 1857 in Bihar, Birsa movement, Champaran Satyagrah and the Quit India Movement 1942.
  • A knowledge of the chief features of Mauryan and Pal art and Patna Qulam painting will be expected from the examinees.
  • It would also include questions on Gandhi, Tagore and Nehru.


A. Art and Culture

  • Pala art:
    • Discuss the features of Pala art and architecture and its relationship with Buddhism. [65th BPSC-2020]
    • Describe the salient features of pala architecture and sculpture. (47 BPSC/2007)
    • Give a description of the main features of Pala art in Bihar. (41 BPSC/1997)
    • Critically examine the salient features of Pal Art. (43 BPSC/2001)
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  • Patna Kalam Paintings:
    • Write short notes on: Patna Kalam Painting. (68th BPSC/2023)
    • Bring out the main features of patna qulam painting. (66 BPSC/2021)
    • Examine the salient features of Patna Kalam Painting Style. (63 BPSC/2019)
    • Bring out the salient features of the Patna Kalam Paintings. (56-59 BPSC/2016)
    • Discuss the salient features of Patna Kalam & Painting style. (48-52 BPSC/2009)
    • Discuss the chief characteristics of the Patna Kalam painting. (46 BPSC/2005)
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  • Mauryan Art:
    • Describe the chief characteristics of Mauryan art. [67th BPSC]
    • Throw light on Mauryan Art and analyze its impact in Bihar. (60-62 BPSC/2019)
    • Discuss the features of Mauryan art and architecture and its relationship with Buddhism. (64th BPSC/2018)
    • Discuss the salient features of Mauryan Art. (53-55 BPSC/2012)
    • Analyse the salient features of mauryan art and architecture. (47 BPSC/2007)
    • Critical examine the chief characteristics of the Mauryan Art. (45 BPSC/2002)
    • Identify the main features of the Mauryan Art as found from Bihar. (42 BPSC/1999)
    • What are the distinctive features of Mauryan Sculpture? (40 BPSC/1995)
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  • Write an essay on the art and paintings of Bihar.  (39 BPSC/1993)

B. Tribal Revolts

C. Revolt of 1857

D. Indian Freedom Struggle

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