What the PYQs Actually Show
BPSC Prelims (General Studies) is a single-paper exam with 150 questions covering History, Polity, Geography, Economics, Science, Current Affairs, and Bihar-specific GK. The paper has a consistent personality — certain categories carry outsized weight year after year.
Topic Weight: Where the Questions Actually Come From
Across recent BPSC papers, History consistently accounts for roughly 20–25% of questions, with Polity and Geography each contributing around 15–18%. Bihar-specific GK (state history, geography, welfare schemes) is a reliable 10–12% block. Current Affairs has steadily climbed from ~8% to ~14% over five years. Economics and Science fill the remainder.
Subtopic Spotlight: A Preview
Within History, Modern India (freedom movement, social reform) accounts for roughly 40% of all history questions in recent BPSC papers. Ancient Indian civilisations and the Maurya/Gupta periods together contribute about 30%. Medieval India carries less weight — around 15–20% of the history section.
Year-over-Year Trend Shifts
Current Affairs weight has nearly doubled in BPSC over the last five years. Bihar-specific questions have shifted from purely factual (capitals, rivers) to scheme-based and policy-oriented. Science questions increasingly lean towards applied science and technology in daily life rather than textbook theory.
How to Use This in Your Prep
Start with Modern India and Polity fundamentals — they together cover nearly a third of the paper. Allocate dedicated time to Bihar GK weekly, not just before the exam. For Current Affairs, focus on the last 12 months of national and state events. Use PYQ attempts on pscprep.ai to identify your personal weak subtopics, then let the planner adjust your weekly schedule accordingly.