The Bihar STET Social Science exam includes questions from History, Political Science, Economics and Geography. An analysis of the 2019 paper and three September 2020 re-examination shifts shows that questions covered both textbook facts and concepts.
Some topics, including Panchayati Raj, Fundamental Duties, Champaran Satyagraha, and the Consumer Protection Act, appeared across multiple papers. Reviewing Bihar STET Social Science important questions and repeated topics can help you focus your revision.
Bihar STET Social Science Previous Year Papers analysis covers the original 2019 Set D paper and three re-examination shifts held in September 2020. The re-examination papers had 250 questions divided into five sections, while the 2019 paper had 150 questions:
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Paper |
Questions |
Structure |
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Bihar STET 2019, Set D |
150 |
Pedagogy and other skills, followed by subject questions |
|
15 September 2020, Shift 2 |
250 |
50 General, 50 Political Science, 50 History, 50 Economics and 50 Geography |
|
17 September 2020, Shift 1 |
250 |
50 General, 50 Political Science, 50 History, 50 Economics and 50 Geography |
|
18 September 2020, Shift 1 |
250 |
50 General, 50 Political Science, 50 History, 50 Economics and 50 Geography |
Each section accounted for 20% of the questions in the 2020 re-examination papers. However, the difficulty varied by shift: 15 September was moderate, 17 September was more challenging, and 18 September was comparatively easier.
This variation shows why candidates should practise papers of different difficulty levels rather than rely on one previous paper. For the current syllabus, refer to the Bihar STET syllabus and the Bihar STET Social Studies syllabus.
The previous-year analysis identifies recurring topics across four Social Science subjects. Use the following table to plan revision:
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Subject |
Important topics from previous papers |
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History |
Ancient India, Mauryan and Gupta periods, Bhakti traditions, Delhi Sultanate, freedom struggle, Champaran Satyagraha and world history |
|
Political Science |
Constitution, Fundamental Duties, Panchayati Raj, Parliament, elections, commissions, rights and government institutions |
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Economics |
Economic sectors, government schemes, planning, banking, taxation, consumer protection and economic thinkers |
|
Geography |
Indian physical geography, monsoon, rivers, lakes, natural resources, Bihar geography and world geography |
These topics reflect the supplied analysis of previous papers. They indicate useful revision areas, not a guarantee that the same questions will appear in the next examination. Practise the Bihar STET Social Studies previous year question papers to identify more themes.
The analysis identifies several facts and concepts that appeared across more than one paper. Prioritise these previous year themes for revision, while also studying related concepts and their applications.
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Important topic |
Key fact to revise |
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Panchayati Raj |
73rd Constitutional Amendment and the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee |
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Fundamental Duties |
Added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment in 1976 |
|
Consumer Protection Act |
The 1986 Act was asked about in multiple papers |
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Champaran Satyagraha |
Gandhi's invitation by Rajkumar Shukla |
|
Dandi March |
Took place in 1930 |
|
Seven Years' War |
Conflict between England and France was referenced in the analysis |
|
MNREGA |
Employment guarantee of 100 days |
|
Money Bill |
The President cannot return a Money Bill for reconsideration |
|
Parliament attendance |
The 60-day absence rule |
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NITI Aayog |
Replaced the Planning Commission |
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Chilika Lake |
A lagoon |
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Anthracite |
A high-carbon grade of coal |
Revision tip: Learn the fact along with its context. For example, revise the 73rd Amendment with Panchayati Raj institutions and the 42nd Amendment with the changes it introduced to the Constitution.
Use this revision plan to cover all four subjects without focusing only on repeated facts.
Check the syllabus: Start with the Bihar STET Social Studies syllabus and divide the topics into History, Political Science, Economics, and Geography.
Solve previous-year papers: Attempt the Bihar STET previous year question papers under timed conditions.
Revise repeated topics: Give extra attention to Panchayati Raj, Fundamental Duties, Champaran, Consumer Protection Act, MGNREGA, and key Indian geography facts.
Make short notes: Record important dates, Articles, committees, schemes, places, and concepts in separate subject-wise lists.
Review every mistake: Identify whether each error came from a forgotten fact, a misunderstood concept, a calculation, or confusing wording.
Check the exam schedule: Use the Bihar STET admit card 2026 page and the Bihar STET exam date 2026 page for relevant updates.
