BPSC Mains History Optional Question Papers – Year Wise PDF
Download BPSC Mains History Optional previous year question papers from 68th BPSC to 70th BPSC Mains examination.
The History optional paper in BPSC Mains is qualifying in nature and is conducted as an objective-type examination.
The BPSC Mains History Optional question paper consists of 100 objective-type questions, to be solved in 2 hours, carrying a total of 100 marks. Marks obtained in this optional paper are NOT added to the final merit list, but qualifying this paper is mandatory.
Nature of BPSC Mains History Optional Paper
- Paper Name: Optional Subject – History
- Exam Stage: BPSC Mains
- Nature: Qualifying only
- Question Type: Objective (MCQs)
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Time Duration: 2 Hours
- Merit List: Marks not counted
Minimum Qualifying Marks (Category-Wise)
Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks in the History optional paper to remain eligible for final selection.
- General Category: 40%
- Backward Class (BC): 36.5%
- Extremely Backward Class (EBC): 34%
- SC / ST / Women / Disabled Candidates: 32%
Failure to qualify in the History optional paper leads to disqualification, irrespective of performance in GS or Essay papers.
BPSC Mains History Optional Question Papers – Year Wise PDF
The table below provides year-wise BPSC Mains History Optional previous year question papers for download.
| Sl. No. | BPSC Mains Exam | History Optional Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70th BPSC Mains | Download |
| 2 | 69th BPSC Mains | Download |
| 3 | 68th BPSC Mains | Download |
Why Solve BPSC Mains History Optional Previous Year Question Papers
Practising BPSC Mains History Optional previous year question papers helps candidates:
- Understand the objective paper pattern
- Identify important and repeatedly asked history topics
- Improve accuracy and speed
- Secure minimum qualifying marks safely
How to Prepare Using History Optional PYQs
- Revise ancient, medieval, and modern Indian history, history of Bihar & World history
- Focus on concept-based and factual MCQs
- Practice questions within the 2-hour time limit
- Avoid guesswork to reduce incorrect answers