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BPSC Paper II Syllabus

Bihar Public Service Commission (64th/65th CCE)

6
Topics
42
Sub-topics
150
Questions

Paper II is one of 4 sections in the BPSC syllabus. It has 6 topics and 42 sub-topics, tested in BPSC Mains Paper II (Bihar-specific — UNIQUE to BPSC), with about 150 questions (300 marks). General Studies (Bihar-specific — Bihar History, Geography, Economy, Polity, Culture, Society).

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BPSC Paper II: topic-wise syllabus

  1. 1

    Bihar History (BPSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)

    ~5 marks

    Mauryan, Gupta, Nalanda, Vikramashila, Mughal, 1857, Champaran, Per BPSC 64th Notification

    • Bihar — Ancient Period (Vedic, Maurya, Gupta, Palas)
    • Bihar — Medieval Period (Vikramashila, Nalanda, Afghan Rule, Mughal)
    • Bihar — 1857 Revolt (Begum Hazrat Mahal, Kunwar Singh, Babu Kunwar Singh)
    • Bihar in Freedom Struggle — Champaran Satyagraha 1917, Quit India Movement
    • Bihar Post-Independence — JP Movement, Emergency, Bihar Politics
    • Bihar Reorganization Act 2000 (Jharkhand Separation)
    • Bihar — Important Personalities (Chanakya, Vidyapati, Kabir, Dr. Rajendra Prasad)
  2. 2

    Bihar Geography (BPSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)

    ~4 marks

    Bihar Plains, Ganga, Son, Kosi, Gandak, Bihar Climate, Soils, Per BPSC 64th Notification

    • Bihar Location, Physical Features, Districts (38), Divisions
    • Bihar Rivers — Ganga, Son, Kosi (Sorrow of Bihar), Gandak, Bagmati
    • Bihar Climate, Monsoon, Natural Vegetation, Soils (Alluvial, Clay)
    • Bihar Agriculture — Major Crops, Green Revolution, Makhana, Litchi
    • Bihar Industries — Bhagalpur Silk, Leather, Food Processing, Sugar
    • Bihar Water Resources, Irrigation, Kosi Floods Management
    • Bihar Mineral Resources, Wildlife, Valmiki Tiger Reserve
  3. 3

    Bihar Economy (BPSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)

    ~4 marks

    Bihar Budget, GSDP, Industries, Agriculture, Per BPSC 64th Notification

    • Bihar State Economy — GSDP, Per Capita Income, Sectoral Composition
    • Bihar Agriculture — Rice, Wheat, Maize, Sugarcane, Makhana, Litchi
    • Bihar Industries — Bhagalpur Silk (Tussar), Leather, Handicrafts
    • Bihar Tourism — Bodh Gaya, Nalanda, Rajgir, Vaishali, Patna Sahib
    • Bihar State Budget, Fiscal Position, Tax Revenue, Special Category Status
    • Bihar Government Schemes — Mukhyamantri Balika Cycle, Poshak, Student Credit Card
    • Bihar Economic Reforms, NIT Patna, IIT Patna, AIIMS Patna Development
  4. 4

    Bihar Polity & Administration (BPSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)

    ~4 marks

    State Formation, Patna, Governor, CM, Bihar Legislature, Per BPSC 64th Notification

    • Bihar State Formation 1912 (Separation from Bengal)
    • Bihar State — Capital (Patna), Major Cities (Gaya, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur)
    • Bihar Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers
    • Bihar Legislative Assembly (243 seats) and Legislative Council (75 seats)
    • Bihar High Court (Patna) and District Administration (38 Districts)
    • Bihar Panchayati Raj (3-Tier — ZP, PS, GP)
    • Bihar State Election Commission, Lok Ayukta, Bihar Administrative Reforms
  5. 5

    Bihar Culture (BPSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)

    ~4 marks

    Maithili, Bhojpuri, Magahi, Chhath, Madhubani, Per BPSC 64th Notification

    • Bihar Languages — Hindi, Maithili (8th Schedule), Bhojpuri, Magahi
    • Bihar Festivals — Chhath Puja, Sonepur Mela, Sama Chakeva, Teej
    • Bihar Arts — Madhubani (Mithila) Painting, Patna Kalam, Manjusha Art
    • Bihar Cuisine — Litti Chokha, Sattu, Thekua, Dal Pitha, Malpua
    • Bihar Folk Dances — Jat-Jatin, Bidesia, Sohrai, Karma
    • Bihar Music — Vidyapati, Mandar, Sohar, Paan (Bhangra Influence)
    • Bihar Handicrafts — Madhubani, Sikki, Sujini, Bamboo, Lac Bangles
  6. 6

    Bihar Society & Development (BPSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)

    ~3 marks

    Education, Health, Demographics, Welfare, Per BPSC 64th Notification

    • Bihar Demographics — Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, Density (Highest in India)
    • Bihar Education — Bihar SCERT, BSEB, Universities, NEP 2020 Implementation
    • Bihar Health — Government Hospitals, AIIMS Patna, Family Welfare
    • Bihar Welfare Schemes — Pensions, Housing, Women & Child Welfare
    • Bihar Caste and Social Structure — Mahadalit, Dalit, EBC, OBC
    • Bihar Migrant Workers, Remittances, Diaspora
    • Bihar Recent Government Reforms, Digital Bihar, JEE/NEET Coaching Schemes

Frequently asked questions

What topics are in the BPSC Paper II syllabus?

Paper II for BPSC has 6 topics: Bihar History (BPSC Paper-II, UNIQUE), Bihar Geography (BPSC Paper-II, UNIQUE), Bihar Economy (BPSC Paper-II, UNIQUE), Bihar Polity & Administration (BPSC Paper-II, UNIQUE), Bihar Culture (BPSC Paper-II, UNIQUE) and Bihar Society & Development (BPSC Paper-II, UNIQUE), with 42 sub-topics in all.

How many questions come from Paper II in BPSC?

About 150 questions (300 marks) in BPSC Mains Paper II (Bihar-specific — UNIQUE to BPSC). Always check the latest notification, as numbers can change.

Which Paper II topics matter most for BPSC?

By weightage in the syllabus data: Bihar History (BPSC Paper-II, UNIQUE) (~5 marks), Bihar Geography (BPSC Paper-II, UNIQUE) (~4 marks), Bihar Economy (BPSC Paper-II, UNIQUE) (~4 marks).

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