BPSC Mains Economics Optional Question Papers
Download BPSC Mains Economics Optional previous year question papers from 68th BPSC to 70th BPSC Mains examination.
The Economics optional paper in BPSC Mains is qualifying in nature and is conducted as an objective-type examination.
The BPSC Mains Economics 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 Economics Optional Paper
- Paper Name: Optional Subject – Economics
- 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 Economics 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 Economics optional paper leads to disqualification, irrespective of performance in GS or Essay papers.
BPSC Mains Economics Optional Question Papers – Year Wise PDF
The table below provides year-wise BPSC Mains Economics Optional previous year question papers for download.
| Sl. No. | BPSC Mains Exam | Economics Optional Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70th BPSC Mains | Download |
| 2 | 69th BPSC Mains | Download |
| 3 | 68th BPSC Mains | Download |
Why Solve BPSC Mains Economics Optional Previous Year Question Papers
Practising BPSC Mains Economics Optional previous year question papers helps candidates:
- Understand the objective paper pattern
- Identify important and repeatedly asked economics topics
- Improve accuracy and calculation speed
- Secure minimum qualifying marks safely
How to Prepare Using Economics Optional PYQs
- Revise microeconomics, macroeconomics, Indian economy, and Bihar economy
- Focus on concept-based and data-oriented MCQs
- Practice numerical and analytical questions regularly
- Attempt PYQs within the 2-hour time limit
- Avoid blind guessing to minimize negative impact