Practice Questions (2)

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  1. About the Course: About the Course
  2. Section 1 | Language (Hindi): भाषा, लिपि और वर्ण, वर्तनी, वर्ण-विन्यास, अनुस्वार, अनुनासिक, चंद्रबिंदु और ‘र’ के रूप, शब्द, पद और शब्द-भेद, संज्ञा और सर्वनाम, पद-भेद और रूप-विकार, लिंग, वचन, पुरुष और कारक, काल, वाच्य, वाक्य और वाक्य-भेद, संधि, समास, विलोम शब्द, पर्यायवाची शब्द, सामान्य अशुद्धियाँ, अनेक शब्दों के लिए एक शब्द, शब्द-भंडार, अपठित बोध, Multi-Topic Content (Cross-Concept Material), वर्णमाला
  3. Section 1 | Language (उर्दू भाषा — 22 प्रश्न (निश्चित)): رسم الخط، حروفِ تہجی اور املا / Script, Alphabet and Spelling, اسم، ضمیر اور صفت / Nouns, Pronouns and Adjectives, الفاظ، محاورے اور ضرب الامثال / Vocabulary, Idioms and Proverbs, تفہیمِ عبارت، انشا اور ترجمہ / Comprehension, Writing and Translation, Comprehension
  4. Section 1 | Language (বাংলা / बांग्ला भाषा — 22 प्रश्न (निश्चित)): শব্দার্থ, বাগধারা ও ভাষাশুদ্ধি / Meaning, Idioms and Correct Usage, বাক্য ও বাচ্য / Sentences and Voice, শব্দগঠন ও শব্দভান্ডার / Word Formation and Vocabulary, অনুবাদ, বোধপরীক্ষণ ও রচনা / Translation, Comprehension and Composition
  5. Section 1 | Language (English): Vocabulary, Noun, Subject Verb Agreement (Verb Noun Agreement), Adjectives, Verbs and Tenses, Pronoun, Verb, Adverb, Prepositions and Conjunctions, Parts of Speech, Determiner, Conjunction, Modals, Transformation of Sentences, Direct and Indirect Speech, Sentence Correction (Error Correction), Sentence Completion (Fill in the blanks), Sentence Construction, Sentence Structure and Common Errors, Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test (Cloze Passage), Verbal Analogy (Word Based Analogy), Facts, Inference and Judgements
  6. Section 2 | Primary Maths & Reasoning: अनुपात और समानुपात / Ratio and Proportion, Divisibility Rules, मिश्रण और एलिगेशन / Mixture and Alligation, Permutation and Combination, संख्या पद्धति / Number System, महत्तम समापवर्तक और लघुत्तम समापवर्त्य / HCF and LCM, Sequence and Series (Series), समय, चाल और दूरी / Time, Speed and Distance, श्रेणी / Series, कूट लेखन एवं कूट वाचन / Coding-Decoding, अशाब्दिक तर्क / Non-Verbal Reasoning, प्रतिशत / Percentage, औसत / Average, लाभ, हानि और बट्टा / Profit, Loss and Discount, साधारण और चक्रवृद्धि ब्याज / Simple and Compound Interest, समय और कार्य / Time and Work, घन क्षेत्रमिति / Solid Mensuration, Age Problems, Arithmetic, सरलीकरण, घातांक और करणी / Simplification, Indices and Surds, Algebra, Probability, Trigonometry, Syllogisms, बैठक व्यवस्था एवं पहेलियाँ / Seating Arrangement and Puzzles, रक्त संबंध / Blood Relations, दिशा एवं दूरी / Direction and Distance, Analytical Reasoning (Counting Figures Reasoning), गणितीय संक्रियाएँ एवं लुप्त संख्या / Mathematical Operations and Missing Numbers, कैलेंडर एवं घड़ी / Calendar and Clock, Clock, घन, पासा एवं आकृतियों की गिनती / Cubes, Dice and Figure Counting, वेन आरेख, न्याय वाक्य एवं असमानता / Venn Diagrams, Syllogism and Inequalities, Data Arrangement, Inequality, सादृश्यता एवं वर्गीकरण / Analogy and Classification, क्रम एवं रैंकिंग / Order and Ranking, समुच्चय, संबंध, फलन और विविक्त गणित / Sets, Relations, Functions and Discrete Mathematics, संख्या पद्धति और संख्या सिद्धांत / Number Systems and Number Theory, निर्देशांक ज्यामिति, सदिश और त्रिविमीय ज्यामिति / Coordinate Geometry, Vectors and 3D Geometry, बहुपद, समीकरण और सम्मिश्र संख्याएँ / Polynomials, Equations and Complex Numbers
  7. Section 2 | General Awareness (GK + Current Affairs): Polity, वैज्ञानिक उपलब्धियाँ और अनुसंधान / Scientific Achievements and Research, Biology, राज्य विशेष सामान्य ज्ञान / State-Specific General Knowledge, Chemistry, History, Geography, Indian Economy, Environment, समसामयिकी / Current Affairs, Static General Knowledge
  8. Section 3 | Computer System and Org. (CSO): Basics of COA, Floating Point Rep, Cache Memory Organization, Instr Formats & Modes, Programming the Basic Computer, Input Output Organisation, Register Transfer and Microoperations, Control Unit Design
  9. Section 3 | Database Management System: Basics of DBMS, ER Diagram, Relational Model & Functional Dependencies, Keys & Integrity Constraints, Normalization (1NF - BCNF), Decomposition Properties & 4NF, SQL, File Organization & Indexing, Relational Algebra, Relational Calculus, Transaction Management, Concurrency Control
  10. Section 3 | Operating System: Introduction to OS, Process Management, CPU Scheduling, Threads & Process Creation, Memory Management, Virtual Memory, Disc Scheduling, File Management, Process Synchronization
  11. Section 3 | Computer Networks: Introduction to CN, Data Communication, DLL: Access Control, DLL: Flow Control, DLL: Error Control, Data Link Layer - Ethernet, Net Layer: IPv4 & Proto, Net Layer: IP Addressing, Transport Layer Services, TL: Congestion & UDP, Application Layer, Hardware basics
  12. Section 3 | Data Structures: Introduction to DS, Array, Stack, Queue, Linked List, Tree, Graphs, Hashing, Algorithm Analysis, Time Complexity Analysis, Sorting Algorithms, Greedy Algorithms, Minimum Spanning Trees, Shortest Path Algos
  13. Section 3 | Theory Of Computation & Compiler Design: Introduction to TOC, Deterministic FA (DFA), Non-Deterministic FA, Regular Expressions, Grammar, Regular Language Properties, Moore & Mealy Machines, Pushdown Automata & CFG, Turing Machines, Intro to Compilers, Lexical Analysis, Grammar & CFG, Syntax Analysis: Top-Down, Syntax Analysis: Bottom-Up, Semantic Analysis & SDT, Intermediate Code Gen, Code Optimization
  14. Section 3 | Emerging Trends (AI, Societal Ethics & MS Office): कंप्यूटर के मूल सिद्धांत / Computer Fundamentals, Emerging Tech Trends, Society, Law & Ethics, MS Office Applications, व्यापार, विपणन एवं उपभोक्ता संरक्षण / Trade, Marketing and Consumer Protection, साइबर सुरक्षा / Cyber Safety and Security, कंप्यूटर सॉफ़्टवेयर / Computer Software, ऑपरेटिंग सिस्टम / Operating System, कंप्यूटर नेटवर्क / Computer Networks, वर्ड प्रोसेसिंग (MS Word) / Word Processing (MS Word), Terms & Abbreviations, प्रेज़ेंटेशन (MS PowerPoint) / Presentation Software (MS PowerPoint)
  15. Section 3 | Software Engineering: Fundamentals of Software Engineering, Software Requirements and Quality Assurance, Software Design, Estimation and Metrics, Software Maintenance and Configuration Management, Software Testing
  16. Section 3 | C Programming: C Fundamentals, Control Flow, Functions, Arrays & Pointers, Storage Classes, Structures & Enums, DMA, Macros, Scoping & File Handling
  17. Section 3 | OOPS, C++, JAVA, HTML: OOPS with C++, Java, HTML Basics, CSS
  18. Section 3 | Java: Java Fundamentals, Array, String, IO & References, OOPS with Java
  19. Section 3 | Python: Introduction to Python, Tokens, Variables, Data Types, I/O, Operators & Expressions, Control Flow & Looping, Collections & Strings, Functions & Modules, File Handling & Data Analysis
  20. Section 3 | Digital Electronics: Digital Systems & Boolean Basics, Logic Gates & Hardware, Boolean Expression, Boolean Minimization, Combinational Circuit, Sequential Circuits, Number System, Number Representation
  21. Section 3 | Multimedia: Multimedia
  22. BPSC Previous Year Papers:
  23. BPSC Full Mock Tests:
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This lecture, titled Practice Questions (2), is a reading comprehension session led by an instructor identified on-screen as Yash Jain Sir. The video begins with a strategic framework for approaching reading passages, summarized by the Hindi heading “TEEN TIGADA, KAAM BIGADA SUDHARA....” (Three steps to fix the work). The three prescribed steps are: Step 1 – Skim the passage, Step 2 – Read the questions, and Step 3 – Go to detailed reading of critical parts. The instructor then introduces a passage about the “Heart of Asia” conference, a 14-nation process begun in 2011 to facilitate the development and security of Afghanistan. The passage discusses cross-border terrorism from Pakistan, with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and Indian PM Narendra Modi focusing on this issue. It also mentions India-Afghanistan measures to avoid dependence on Pakistan, including land trade from the Chabahar port, a dedicated air corridor between Delhi and Kabul, and a rail line connecting China’s Yiwu to Tehran. The instructor uses red annotations to circle key terms like “Heart of Asia” and “14-nation,” and underlines phrases such as “development and security,” “progress and development,” “peace,” and “Pakistan.” After the passage walkthrough, three practice questions are presented. Q1 asks for the initial agenda of the “Heart of Asia” conference, with options A through E. Q2 asks which statement is not true according to the passage; red markings circle “not” and annotate option A as “Sahi” (correct) and option B as “Wrong.” Q3 asks for the opposite of the word “affirmations,” with options including Proclaim, Declaration, Assertion, Denial, and Enemy. The session ends with a “THANKS FOR WATCHING” slide.

Chapters

  1. 0:00 – 2:00 00:00-02:00

    The instructor introduces a three-step method for reading comprehension, displayed under the heading “TEEN TIGADA, KAAM BIGADA SUDHARA....” The steps are: Step 1 – Skim the passage (marked with a checkmark), Step 2 – Read the questions, and Step 3 – Go to detailed reading of critical parts. The slide also shows the prompt “Q. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:” and mentions “the region's biggest challenge of terrorism.” The instructor, identified as Yash Jain Sir, points at the screen while explaining the approach.

  2. 2:00 – 5:00 02:00-05:00

    The reading passage is displayed, beginning with “There are good reasons why the 'Heart of Asia' conference, part of a 14-nation process begun in 2011 to facilitate the development and security of Afghanistan, is so named.” A red note reads “Page 1 done.” The passage references al-Qaeda, Islamic State, and states that Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and PM Narendra Modi focused on cross-border terrorism from Pakistan. A second slide continues with “land trade from the Chabahar port and a dedicated air corridor between Delhi and Kabul” and a rail line from “China's Yiwu and Tehran.” Red annotations circle “Heart of Asia” and underline “development and security” and “geographical.”

  3. 5:00 – 10:00 05:00-10:00

    The instructor uses a pointer to highlight key terms in the passage, including “Heart of Asia,” “development and security,” “14-nation,” and the names “Ashraf Ghani” and “Narendra Modi.” Red circles emphasize “Heart of Asia” and “14-nation,” while underlines mark phrases like “development and security.” The passage continues with the case Mr. Ghani made, referencing “progress and development,” “peace,” and “Pakistan.” The instructor gestures with a pen while explaining the significance of these terms.

  4. 10:00 – 15:00 10:00-15:00

    The passage continues with measures India and Afghanistan have envisaged to avoid Pakistan, including an “air corridor between Delhi” and actions “put in place.” Underlined phrases include “Chabahar port,” “put in place,” and “vibrant Asian 'hub'.” The instructor holds a black marker and presentation clicker while discussing these points. A practice question slide appears: “Q1. What according to the author was the initial agenda for the 'Heart of Asia' conference?” with options A through E.

  5. 15:00 – 20:00 15:00-20:00

    Q2 is presented: “Which among the following statements is not true according to the passage?” with options A–E on Pakistan, cross-border terrorism, and Afghanistan. Red pen markings circle “not” and “not be of much influence,” with handwritten notes “Sahi” beside option A and “Wrong” near option B. A hand points at option D. Q3 follows: “Which of the following words is OPPOSITE in the meaning of the word 'affirmations'?” with options Proclaim, Declaration, Assertion, Denial, and Enemy. The slide also shows “Vocabul” and “THANKS FOR WATCHING.”

  6. 20:00 – 20:41 20:00-20:41

    The final segment shows the closing slide with “THANKS FOR WATCHING” visible. The instructor concludes the session, having covered the passage analysis and three practice questions on the “Heart of Asia” conference. The video ends with this acknowledgment to viewers.

The lecture follows a structured approach to reading comprehension, beginning with a three-step strategy (skim, read questions, detailed reading) before analyzing a passage on the “Heart of Asia” conference. The instructor emphasizes key terms through red annotations, focusing on proper nouns and critical phrases related to Afghanistan’s security and India-Afghanistan cooperation. The session transitions from passage analysis to three practice questions: one on the conference’s initial agenda, one identifying a false statement (with “Sahi” and “Wrong” annotations), and one vocabulary question on the opposite of “affirmations.” The teaching progression moves from strategy to application, reinforcing comprehension through targeted highlighting and question-based practice.

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