BPSC 64th 2018 Question Paper and Answer Key; Download Prelims & Mains PDF

BPSC 64th 2018 Prelims question paper and answer key are available here for the exam held on December 16, 2018. BPSC conducted this Combined Competitive Examination stage in a single shift to fill 1400 vacancies across Bihar. The question papers available below also provide useful preparation resources for candidates practising.

BPSC 64th Prelims 2018 Question Paper and Answer Key PDF

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BPSC 2018 Prelims General Studies Question Paper and Answer Key PDF (Dec 16, 2018)	Download PDF	Attempt Now

BPSC 64th Mains 2018 Question Paper PDF

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BPSC 64th Mains Optional 2018 Question Paper PDF

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BPSC 64th 2018 Exam Pattern

BPSC 64th exam pattern 2018 had three stages, Prelims, Mains, and Interview, with only Mains and Interview marks counted for the final merit list. The Prelims paper was printed in four sets and carried no negative marking.

Stage	Papers	Marks	Duration	Nature
Prelims	General Studies (single paper, 150 MCQs)	150	2 hours	Qualifying
Mains	General Hindi, GS Paper 1, GS Paper 2, Optional Subject	900 (merit)	3 hours per paper	Qualifying and merit
Interview	Personality Test	120	Not fixed	Merit

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BPSC 64th 2018 Most Important Topics

BPSC 64th 2018 important topics span both the Prelims General Studies syllabus and the two Mains General Studies papers. Candidates should prioritise the topics below while revising for either stage.

Modern History of India and Bihar, including the revolt of 1857, the freedom movement, and Bihar's role in it.
Mauryan and Gupta era art and culture, along with Patna Qalam painting.
Indian Polity and the Constitution, including Panchayati Raj and local self government in Bihar.
Geography of India and Bihar, covering rivers, physical features, and natural resources.
Indian Economy and Five Year Plans, along with Bihar specific schemes and development data.
General Science topics tested through everyday application rather than pure theory.
Current affairs of national and Bihar level importance from the months leading up to the exam.

BPSC 64th 2018 Books and Preparation Resources

BPSC best books for the 64th cycle cover both static portions and Bihar specific content, since a large share of the paper draws directly from state level facts. Pairing these books with regular practice resources builds a well rounded preparation plan.

Subject	Book	Author/Publisher
History	A Brief History of Modern India	Spectrum Publications
Geography	Certificate Physical and Human Geography	Goh Cheng Leong
Polity	Indian Polity	M. Laxmikanth
Economy	Bihar Economic Survey (latest)	Government of Bihar
Science	Lucent's General Science	Lucent Publications
General Knowledge	Lucent's General Knowledge	Lucent Publications

Beyond books, a few practice resources round out BPSC 64th 2018 preparation:

A daily newspaper such as The Hindu or a Hindi equivalent for current affairs.
A monthly current affairs magazine to revise events in a condensed form.
Previous year BPSC papers, solved under timed conditions.
A mock test series to practice the 150 question, 2 hour format before exam day.

BPSC 64th 2018 question paper and answer key provide useful practice for candidates preparing for upcoming BPSC examinations. Solving the paper within the prescribed two hour duration can help improve time management, accuracy, and question selection. Candidates can use mock tests for timed practice and study notes for focused revision.

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BPSC 2018 Question Paper FAQs

Ques: How many candidates appeared for BPSC 64th 2018 Prelims?

Ans: About 5 lakh candidates appeared across 808 exam centres in Bihar.

Ques: How many vacancies did BPSC 64th 2018 cycle cover?

Ans: The cycle covered 1400 vacancies across various state administrative and allied services.

Ques: Was there negative marking in BPSC 64th 2018 Prelims exam?

Ans: No, BPSC 64th Prelims carried no negative marking; the rule was introduced only from the 68th cycle onward.

Ques: How many sets did BPSC 64th 2018 question paper have?

Ans: The paper was printed in four sets, Set A, B, C, and D, with answer keys released separately for each.

Ques: Does practising BPSC 64th 2018 paper help with the current BPSC cycle?

Ans: Yes, the subject spread and important topics carry forward with only minor changes each cycle, so solving the 2018 paper still builds relevant practice.