MOST IMPORTANT TOPICS FOR BPSC MAINS EXAM

MOST IMPORTANT TOPICS FOR BPSC MAINS

1. INTRODUCTION

Hello friends i am Dy SP Shahid Eqwal BPSC 60-62 Batch and BPSC 63rd Batch qualified candidate. I secured Rank 39 in BPSC 63rd Batch. I strongly feel that education must be free and fair for everybody and reach beyond social barriers. The most basic idea about creating this website is to disseminate my assumptions for free education. In this article i am going to discuss some most important topics for BPSC Mains exam. First of all we will look into BPSC Mains Exam pattern and after that we will deliberate upon important syllabus wise topics which can be asked in upcoming BPSC Mains exam.

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2. BPSC MAINS EXAM QUESTION PATTERN AND MOST IMPORTANT QUESTIONS SUBJECT WISE

As per latest BPSC Mains Exam pattern, candidates qualifying Pre exams are required to appear in mains exam which consists of four subjective papers. These four papers are listed below.

• General Hindi
• General Studies Paper-1
• General Studies Paper-2
• Optional Subject

Let's discuss now the question pattern and important topics of each BPSC Mains Paper.

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2.1 GENERAL HINDI

The first paper of mains exam is general Hindi which consists of total 100 marks. Hindi is simply qualifying in nature and Hindi marks is not included in merit list preparation. A candidate is supposed to score 30 marks out of 100 marks to qualify. If you observe the Hindi question paper then u realize that questions are being asked as essay writing, precis writing, grammar and sentence formation. Candidates writing mains exam in Hindi medium are not required to be worried for qualifying in Hindi but candidates writing in English must be careful for qualifying in Hindi It is pertinent to mention that if u score qualifying marks in mains exam and fail in Hindi then your result will not be considered for interview.

2.2 GENERAL STUDIES PAPER-1

The second paper of BPSC Mains exam is General Studies Paper 1. Following subjects are part of general studies paper 1.

• Part-1: Indian History and Culture
• Part-2: Current events of National and International Importance
• Part-3: Statistics

General Studies Paper 1 consist of 300 marks. Out of 300 marks, 114 marks are assigned to part-1 i.e Indian History and Culture, 114 marks are assigned to Part-2 i.e Current events of National and International Importance and 72 marks are assigned to part-3 i.e Statistics. Now lets discuss number of questions being asked and number of questions to be replied by candidates in each part i.e part-1, part-2 and part-3 of General Studies Paper-1.

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QUESTION PATTERN INDIAN HISTORY AND CULTURE

Total number of 6 questions being asked in part-1 i.e in Indian history and culture, out of which candidate is supposed to answer 3 questions. Each question carry 38 marks thus making  total marks 114 for Indian history and culture.

MOST IMPORTANT TOPICS OF HISTORY FOR BPSC MAINS EXAM

It is advised not to read any special book in respect of history for bpsc mains exam. Just check syllabus meticulously and select topic mentioned thereof. Here are the list of all topics you must cover to prepare history for bpsc mains exam. You must abstain reading anything apart from these topics.

• Sathal Revolt
• Munda Revolt
• Patna Kalam Painting
• Mauryan Art
• Pal Art
• Thoughs of Gandhi
• Thought of Nehru
• Thoughts of Rabindra
• Revolt of 1857 and Bihar
• Kunwar Singh and Revolt of 1857
• Champaran Satyagrah and Bihar
• Non Cooperation Movement and Bihar
• Civil Disobedience Movement and Bihar
• Quit India Movement and Bihar
• Quit India Movement and Jai Prakash Narayan
• Development of Western Education in Bihar

QUESTION PATTERN CURRENT AFFAIRS

Total number of 5 questions being asked in part-2 i.e in Current events of National and International Importance, out of which candidate is supposed to answer 3 questions. Each question carry 38 marks thus making  total marks 114 for Current events of National and International Importance.

MOST IMPORTANT TOPICS OF CURRENT AFFAIRS FOR BPSC MAINS EXAM

In this paragraph i am going to list some important topic of current affairs for 65th BPSC Mains. You are requested to prepare notes on these topics and revise the same properly. it is most likely that questions will be asked out of these topics only. Some of these topics are equally important for Indian Polity Section of GS Paper-2 and Indian Geography and Economics Section of GS Paper-2.

• Article 370.
• SCO and India.
• BRICS and India
• Biological weapon.
• Relevance of WTO.
• Mob Lynching.
• OBOR and India.
• SAARC and India.
• Ayusman Bharat Yojna.
• Universal Basic Income.
• Merger of PSU Banks.
• India-EU relation after Brexit.
• Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
• 15th Finance Commission Report.
• NRC and illegal immigrants.
• Trade war and protectionism
• Regional Trade Blocks and India (RCEP).
• Problem in West Asia and India.
• Covid-19 and its impact on Indian Economy.
• Iran US Standoff and its impact on India.
• US Taliban peace deal and its impact on India.
• PM care fund and PM Garib Kalyan Relief Package.
• India and UNO (Permanent Membership in Security Council).
• Indian Ocean Maritime Security in context of south china Sea.
• India and central Asia (Geopolitics and Scope of Economic Cooperation).
• Migration of labour among Indian States (Special emphasis aftermath Covid-19).

QUESTION PATTERN STATISTICS

Total number of 4 questions being asked in part-3 i.e in Statistics, out of which candidate is supposed to answer 2 questions. Each question carry 36 marks thus making  total marks 72 for Statistics.

2.3 GENERAL STUDIES PAPER-2

The third Paper of BPSC Mains exam is General Studies Paper 2. Following topics are included in general studies paper 2.

(a) Part-1: Indian polity

(b) Part-2: Geography and Economics of India

(c) Part-3: Science and Technology

General Studies Paper 2 consist of 300 marks. Out of 300 marks, 114 marks are assigned to part-1 i.e Indian polity, 114 marks are assigned to Part-2 i.e Geography and Economics of India and 72 marks are assigned to part-3 i.e Science and Technology. Now lets discuss number of questions being asked and number of questions to be replied by candidates in each part i.e part-1, part-2 and part-3 of General Studies Paper-2.

QUESTION PATTERN INDIAN POLITY

Total number of 5 questions being asked in part-1 i.e in Indian polity, out of which candidate is supposed to answer 3 questions. Each question carry 38 marks thus making total marks 114 for Indian polity.

MOST IMPORTANT TOPICS OF INDIAN POLITY FOR BPSC MAINS

In this paragraph i am going to list some important topics of Indian Polity for 65th BPSC Mains exam. You are requested to prepare notes on these topics and revise the same again and again.

• Article 370.
• Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
• Characteristics of Indian Constitution.
• Right to Freedom (Article 19).
• Right of Life (Article 21).
• Conflict between Fundamental Rights and DPSP.
• President of India: Power
• Constitutional position of President of India.
• National Emergency (Article 352)
• President rule in Indian states (Article 356).
• Provision of amendment in Indian constitution.
• Basic Structure of Indian constitution.
• Characteristic of federal structure of Indian constitution.
• Power and jurisdiction of High Court.
• Power and jurisdiction of Supreme Court.
• Governor of state: Power.
• Constitutional position of Governor.
• Panchayati Raj (73rd constitutional amendment).
• Characteristic of Indian Political system.
• Anti Defection law in India.
• Pressure group in India.
• Influence of caste in Bihar political system.
• Electoral reforms.
• Decriminalization of politics.
• Internet Shutdown.

QUESTION PATTERN INDIAN GEOGRAPHY AND ECONOMICS

Total number of 4 questions being asked in part-2 i.e in Geography and Economics of India, out of which candidate is supposed to answer 3 questions. Each question carry 38 marks thus making total marks 114 for Geography and Economics of India.

MOST IMPORTANT TOPICS OF GEOGRAPHY AND ECONOMICS FOR BPSC MAINS EXAM

It is advised not to read any special book in respect of geography for BPSC Mains Exam. Just check syllabus meticulously and prepare notes selectively. Here are the list of some topics you must cover to prepare geography and economics for BPSC Mains Exam. You must also select some other topics based on current events.

GEOGRAPHY

• Characteristic of Indian Monsoon
• Effect of Monsoon on Indian Economy
• Need for agriculture reform in India
• Green revolution: Positive and negative impact
• Second green revolution: Need of the hour
• Food processing industry in India
• Inland waterway in India
• River dispute among India States
• Flooding and drought in Bihar
• Industrial backwardness of Bihar
• River system of Bihar
• Economic backwardness in Bihar
• River valley project: Pro and Cons

ECONOMICS

• Unemployment in India
• India and WTO
• Trade war and protectionism
• Special economic zone
• Brexit and India

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QUESTION PATTERN SCIENCE AND TECH

Total number of 4 questions being asked in part-3 i.e in Science and Technology, out of which candidate is supposed to answer 2 questions. Each question carry 36 marks thus making total marks 72 for Science and Technology.

MOST IMPORTANT TOPICS OF SCIENCE AND TECH FOR BPSC MAINS EXAM

BPSC mains exam is subjective in nature and questions are based on analysis. Here i will advise you to select some important topics and prepare them exhaustively. I am not going to recommend any book for preparing science and technology for bpsc mains. Just go through past year questions and prepare notes with the help of Internet/Wikipedia/YouTube. Keep one thing in mind while preparing notes. Don't emphasize much on theoretical/technical part of any topic in notes preparation. Focus on day to day application/use of that topic for developmental activities. Please include these topics for preparation of notes.

INDIAN SPACE PROGRAMME

• Satellite Launch Vehicle; SLV, SLV III, ASLV, PSLV, GSLV, GSLV III.
• Characteristic of Indian Space Programme.
• Use of space technology for development of India.

DEFENCE REASERCH AND TECHNOLOGY

• Application of drone technology.
• Integrated guided missile development programme (IGMPD)
• Anti ballistics missile development programme.
• Use of technology in border management.

ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY

• Environmental pollution; Special focus on Air pollution.
• Waste management.
• Causes and effects of climate change on human.
• Global warming; Reasons and effects.
• Bio Diversity.

ENERGY RESOURCES

• Renewable energy resources in context of India.
• Nuclear energy in India.
• Energy generation from urban and industrial waste.

MISCELLANEOUS

• Organic farming.
• Use of Robot technology; Pro and Cons.
• Cyber security in India
• Social media; Positive and negative aspects.
• Application of Nano technology.
• Application of Bio Technology.
• GM Crops.
• DNA Profiling; Issue of conflicts.
• Electric Mobility in India.
• Food Fortification technology.

3. CONCLUSION

I hope i have clarified every aspects of BPSC Mains Exam along with important topics subject wise.Follow suggestions mentioned in this article for preparation. Feel free to comment on my article for further doubts clarification. Thanks for reading. Regards.