BPSC 72nd prelims Anmol Vachan

The correct answer is: ✅ B. 8th According to the Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) ranking of 41 distribution companies, North Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited (NBPDCL) secured the 8th position. This ranking reflected improvements in operational efficiency, consumer services, billing, and overall distribution performance. Why the other options are incorrect A. 6th ❌ NBPDCL was not ranked 6th in the REC ranking of 41 distribution companies. ✅ B. 8th ✔️ Correct. NBPDCL secured the 8th rank among the 41 distribution companies in the REC assessment. C. 16th ❌ This does not match the official REC ranking for NBPDCL. D. 20th ❌ NBPDCL performed significantly better than 20th in this ranking. E. None of the above ❌ Incorrect because Option B is the correct answer. BPSC Exam Tip 📝 Do not confuse different power-sector rankings: REC Distribution Companies Ranking (41 companies) → NBPDCL: 8th ✅ Annual Integrated Rating & Ranking of DISCOMs (PFC/Ministry of Power) → Uses a different methodology and number of utilities, so the rank is different.

The correct answer is B. Rohtas. [1] Why Option B is the Correct Choice According to the latest agricultural datasets published in the Bihar Economic Survey (2025–26), the Rohtas district continues its long-standing domination as the agricultural powerhouse of Bihar. For the fiscal cycle of 2024–25, Rohtas successfully secured the top spot across the state in both total cultivated area (acreage under cultivation) and total volume production for both Rice and Wheat crops. [1] The district benefits from excellent irrigation networks (primarily powered by the Sone River canal systems) and a widespread adoption of modernized mechanized farming practices. [1, 2] Why Other Options Are Incorrect ❌ A. Begusarai: While Begusarai is highly productive in horticultural crops and certain oilseeds, it does not rank first in staple grain volumes like wheat. ❌ C. Nalanda: Nalanda holds top rankings for vegetable production (specifically leading the state in Onions and Brinjals according to recent economic survey data) rather than staple cereals. [1] ❌ D. Vaishali: Vaishali is a prominent hub for specialized horticulture—such as leading the state in Cauliflower production—but sits far below Rohtas in cereal acreage. [1] ❌ E. None of the above: This is incorrect because Option B is the exact right answer.

The correct answer is B. 7 districts. [1] Why Option B is the Correct Choice The Indo-Nepal Border Road Project in Bihar spans approximately 554 km and runs strategically parallel to the international border line. According to official guidelines and project reports, the highway specifically connects the seven frontier districts of northern Bihar that share a physical boundary with Nepal. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] The road originates at Madanpur (West Champaran) near the Uttar Pradesh border and stretches all the way to Galgalia (Kishanganj) near the West Bengal border. [1] The seven beneficiary districts are: 📍 West Champaran 📍 East Champaran 📍 Sitamarhi 📍 Madhubani 📍 Supaul 📍 Araria 📍 Kishanganj [1] Why Other Options Are Incorrect ❌ A. 5 districts: This is an understatement. It misses out on crucial border zones like Araria or Supaul. ❌ C. 9 districts: Nine is the number of Bihar districts crossed by the separate Raxaul–Haldia Expressway project, rather than the direct border security corridor. ❌ D. 11 districts: This does not correspond to Bihar's northern international border layout; only 7 districts explicitly touch Nepal. ❌ E. None of the above: This is incorrect because Option B accurately identifies the 7 targeted border districts.