Mod 10: July–August 2026: 71st BPSC CCE Model Revision & High-Yield Questions

📖 Chapter 7 of 8 🧩 Module 11 of 12 ⏱️ ~2 min read 💡 10 MCQs

Topic Part 1 of 2

Integrated Revision for Upcoming State Competitive Exams:

This module synthesizes recurring cross-cutting themes designed around the standardized 71st BPSC CCE question patterns, testing sports academies, national awards, and governance records:

Rajgir Sports Hub: State Sports Academy, Bihar Sports University recognition under UGC Section 2(f), and hosting of continental tournaments (Men's Asia Cup Hockey, Asian Champions Trophy, Asia Rugby U20).
Bapu Tower: 120-feet tall copper-wrapped tower at Gardanibagh, Patna.
Dolphin Conservation: National Dolphin Research Centre (NDRC) at Patna University campus.
Clean Energy Pioneers: Bihar crossing 50 lakh installed Smart Prepaid Electricity Meters and leading the nation in AT&C loss curtailment.

Exam View: Key Takeaways:

Sports University Location: Rajgir, Nalanda.
Dolphin Research Center: Patna.
Smart Metering Leader: Bihar (First large state to cross 50 lakh meters).

⭐ Key Points

Sports University Location: Rajgir, Nalanda.
Dolphin Research Center: Patna.
Smart Metering Leader: Bihar (First large state to cross 50 lakh meters).

📌 One-line Q&A

Sports University Location: Rajgir, Nalanda.
Dolphin Research Center: Patna.
Smart Metering Leader: Bihar (First large state to cross 50 lakh meters).

Questions 10 MCQs

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In which town is the newly established Bihar Sports University and State Sports Academy located?

The ₹740-crore sports complex and university campus is located in Rajgir.

Where in Patna is the 120-feet-tall copper-clad Bapu Tower constructed?

Bapu Tower is situated in Gardanibagh, Patna.

Where is India's first National Dolphin Research Centre (NDRC) established?

NDRC is located on the banks of the Ganges in Patna University campus.

Bihar became the first state in India to install over how many Smart Prepaid Electricity Meters?

Bihar crossed the benchmark of over 50 lakh installed smart prepaid meters, leading India.

Which team won the Women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament hosted at Rajgir in late 2024?

The Indian Women's Hockey team defeated China 1–0 in the final at Rajgir.

On which date is 'Bihar Diwas' observed every year to commemorate the state's foundation?

Bihar Diwas is celebrated on 22 March, marking the date Bihar was carved out of Bengal in 1912.

Which folk singer from Bihar, affectionately known as 'Bihar Kokila', passed away in late 2024?

Padma Bhushan Sharda Sinha was celebrated as Bihar Kokila for her folk and Chhath songs.

Who serves as the ex-officio Chancellor of the Bihar Sports University, Rajgir?

Under the Bihar Sports University Act, the Chief Minister of Bihar is its ex-officio Chancellor.

Which district in Bihar is celebrated as the 'Granary of Bihar' (Rice Bowl)?

Rohtas is hailed as the Rice Bowl of Bihar due to the Sone canal irrigation system.

Which traditional stone art from Gaya district was granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2025?

Patharkatti village in Neemchak Bathani block, Gaya received the GI tag for black stone carvings.

Question 1 of 10

One-liners

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Sports University Location: ______

Rajgir, Nalanda.

Dolphin Research Center: ______

Patna.

Smart Metering Leader: ______

Bihar (First large state to cross 50 lakh meters).