The presented book focuses on providing guidance in the subject of General Studies, to the aspirants of Main Examination conducted by the BPSC (Bihar Public Service Commission). In order to generate awareness in the aspirants about the trend of questions asked in the examination, solved papers of 67th to 48th examinations of BPSC have also been included. Analytical answers to the questions are given in an easy-to-understand language.

The presented book focuses on providing guidance in the subject of General Studies, to the aspirants of Main Examination conducted by the BPSC (Bihar Public Service Commission). In order to generate awareness in the aspirants about the trend of questions asked in the examination, solved papers of 66th to 48th examinations of BPSC have also been included. Analytical answers to the questions are given in an easy-to-understand language.

The Bihar Public Services Commission (BPSC) conducts the recruitment exams to fill up the vacancies in the state administration posts (Group A, B & C). The BPSC Combined Competitive Preliminary exam. This present book “BPSC Combined Competitive Preliminary Exam” is the collection of the Solved Papers that has been prepared for the students who are going to appear in the preliminary exam of Bihar Civil Services. It provides Previous Years’ Question Papers from 1992 to 2019 for the complete preparation of the exam. Besides, it not just provides the answer keys but complete detailed solutions to each and every question that helps candidates to understand the concepts of various topics. This book is allows to educate the entire syllabus through their various types of question that are being designed as per the latest pattern of the exam that helps in the self-evaluation by clearing all kinds of doubts & fears regarding paper that boosts enough confidence to face the exam. TABLE OF CONTENTS 65th BPSC Pre. Exam 2019, 64th BPSC Pre. Exam 16-12-2018, 63rd BPSC Pre. Exam 01-07-2018, 60th-62nd BPSC Pre. Exam 12-02-2017, 56th-59th BPSC Pre. Exam 15-03-2015, 53rd-55th BPSC Pre. Exam 2011, 48th-52nd BPSC Pre. Exam 2008, 47th BPSC Pre. Exam 2005, 46th BPSC Pre. Exam 2004, 45th BPSC Pre. Exam 2002, 44th BPSC Pre. Exam 2001, 43th BPSC Pre. Exam 1999, 42nd BPSC Pre. Exam 1998, 41st BPSC Pre. Exam 1996, 40th BPSC Pre. Exam 1995, 39th BPSC Pre. Exam 1994, 38th BPSC Pre. Exam 1992.

Every year lakhs of students appear in Bihar Public Service Commission examination. But very few students achieve success. Many of them are successful in the same endeavor.Many others succeed in 2 to 4 attempts. Many examinees are such who want to prepare for civil services but do not know what to read? How to read? When to read? Which book to buy? How to make notes? Etc. I have tried to reach out to you through this book. Believe that if you have read this small book well and have implemented it, then surely you will succeed in civil service. Hope you will benefit from this book.

This new book on the sustainable management of insect pests in important vegetables offers valuable management strategies in detail. It focuses on eco-friendly technology and approaches to mitigating the damage caused by insect pests with special reference to newer insecticides. Chapters in the volume provide an introduction to vegetable entomology and go on to present a plethora of research on sustainable eco-friendly pest management strategies for root vegetables, spice crops, tuber crops, and more. Vegetable crops that are infested by several insect pests from the nursery to the harvesting stage cause enormous crop losses. Given that it is estimated that up to 40 percent of global crops are lost to agricultural pests each year, new research on effective management strategies is vital. The valuable information provided in this book will be very helpful for faculty and advanced-level students, scientists and researchers, policymakers, and others involved in pest management for vegetable crops.

The book opens to the life and works of Sachchidananda Sinha one of the outstanding figures in the public life of India. A member of that noble band of Indians who, since the nineties of the last century, had been prominently associated with the public life of North India, and of Bihar in particular, Sinha was truly one of the architects of modern Bihar.

Bihar is the eastern state of India. It is one of the fastest growing states in India. Bihar is the fourth largest producer of vegetables and the eight largest producers of fruits in India. This state has high agricultural production making it one of the strongest sectors of the state. About 80 per cent of the state’s population is employed in agriculture, which is much higher as compared to India’s average. The state has a large base of cost-effective industrial Labour, making it an ideal destination for a wide range of industries. General knowledge of Bihar is essential for various competitive examinations and especially for the students who are appearing for Bihar Public Service commission (BPSC) and other state level examinations. The current edition of ‘Know Your State – Bihar’ gives the detailed study of History, Geography, Economy, Polity, Art & Culture, Center and State government welfare schemes and Current Affairs of Bihar. A systematic Chapter wise study will mark improvement in the performance of the students, moreover Tables, boxes and figures gives better representation for memorizing the main points. More than 1100 MCQs have been provided at the end of each chapter that helps in understanding and preparing the subject at the exam point-of-view level. This book comes a quick, relevant and easy route for achieving in the examination. TABLE OF CONTENT Bihar: Basic Information, Ancient History of Bihar, Medieval History of Bihar, Modern History of Bihar, Tribal Revolts of Bihar, Formation of Bihar, Freedom Movements in Bihar, Formation of Bihar, Geographical Structure of Bihar, Climate and Soil of Bihar, Rivers and Drainage System, Natural Vegetation of Bihar, National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries of Bihar, Agriculture and Animal Husbandry in Bihar, Irrigation and Multi-purpose Projects in Bihar, Minerals and Energy Resources, Industries of Bihar, Transport on Bihar, Communication in Bihar, Administrative Set- up of Bihar, Bihar Judiciary, Local Self- Government in Bihar, District Profile of Bihar, Tourism in Bihar, Language and Literature in Bihar, Art and Crafts of Bihar, Music and Dance in Bihar, Fairs and Festival of Bihar, Sports and Awards in Bihar, Education and Health in Bihar, Tribes of Bihar, Demographic Profile of Bihar, Social Welfare Scheme of Bihar, Current Affairs.