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Key Facts: Bihar Intermediate Philosophy (BSEB) Exam
3h 15m
Duration of each Intermediate Philosophy theory paper under BSEB (including reading time)
BSEB Intermediate Philosophy model question paper 2026 (code 320)
100 marks
Full marks for Intermediate Philosophy theory (Elective)
BSEB Intermediate Philosophy model question paper 2026
50 + 50
Typical mark split: Section A objective (attempt 50 of 100) and Section B short + long answers
BSEB Intermediate Philosophy model question paper instructions
320
Subject code for Philosophy (Elective) on Intermediate model papers and timetables
biharboardonline.com Intermediate model papers
~30%
Usual minimum percentage required to pass Intermediate theory subjects in Bihar
Bihar Intermediate examination pass-mark practice (confirm current circular)
Mixed format
Official papers use objective OMR plus short and long answers; this bank is an English MCQ study adaptation only
BSEB Intermediate Philosophy model papers
Free 100-question English MCQ study bank for BSEB Intermediate Philosophy (code 320). Official exams are 3h15m theory papers for 100 marks (50 objective + 50 descriptive), usual pass about 30%, fee part of Intermediate exam fees. Not an official MCQ-only simulation or short/long-answer substitute. Sources: biharboardonline.com Intermediate model papers 2026.
Sample Bihar Intermediate Philosophy (BSEB) Practice Questions
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1What is the basic principle emphasized at the heart of Buddhist teaching?
2The Four Noble Truths are primarily associated with which Indian philosophical tradition?
3Who taught the Noble Eightfold Path as the way to end suffering?
4How many Noble Truths does classical Buddhist teaching present?
5Which of the following is NOT a central emphasis of early Buddhist teaching?
6In Buddhism, the doctrine that everything arises in dependence on causes and conditions is called:
7The Buddhist doctrine of anattā (anātman) denies which claim?
8In the Four Noble Truths, craving (tṛṣṇā) is primarily identified as:
9Which set correctly lists major limbs of the Noble Eightfold Path?
10The Buddhist teaching of momentariness (kṣaṇikavāda) holds that:
About the Bihar Intermediate Philosophy (BSEB) Exam
BSEB Intermediate Philosophy is an I.A. (Arts) elective for Bihar Intermediate (Class 12) under subject code 320. Official model papers (biharboardonline.com) set Full Marks 100 and Time 3 Hours 15 Minutes, with Section A objective (100 MCQs, attempt 50 for 50 marks) and Section B short and long answers (50 marks). Topics include Buddhism (Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path), Jainism (syādvāda, anekāntavāda), Charvaka, Nyaya, Vaiśeṣika, Samkhya, Yoga (Patañjali), Mīmāṃsā, Advaita Vedanta, Gītā ethics, and Western intro (Descartes, Locke, Hume, Kant, arguments for God, environmental ethics). This free English MCQ bank builds concept fluency; practise official descriptive model papers for short and long answers — MCQs are not a writing-task substitute.
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Assessment
Official BSEB Intermediate Philosophy (Elective; code 320) assesses Indian and Western philosophy through a mixed paper lasting 3 hours 15 minutes for 100 full marks. Section A is objective (OMR): 100 four-option MCQs, only the first 50 answers counted if more are marked, 1 mark each (50 marks). Section B is descriptive (50 marks): 30 short-answer questions (2 marks each; attempt any 15 for 30 marks) and 8 long-answer questions (5 marks each; attempt any 4 for 20 marks). Philosophy is examined as 100-mark theory (arts elective; no separate practical component under this model-paper pattern). This 100-question bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation of that syllabus; it does not replace official descriptive answer practice.
Time Limit
3 hours 15 minutes for the official Intermediate Philosophy theory paper (including about 15 minutes to read the questions carefully), as stated on BSEB Intermediate model question papers.
Passing Score
About 30% of maximum theory marks is the usual Bihar Intermediate pass benchmark for theory subjects (about 30/100 on Philosophy theory). Confirm the current BSEB rules circular.
Exam / Certification Fees
Included in the Intermediate Public Examination fee schedule notified annually by BSEB. Exact rupee amounts vary by year and candidate category; check the latest fee notification on biharboardonline.com rather than unofficial fixed quotes.
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Buddhism & Jainism
Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, dependent origination, anattā; Mahavira, ahiṃsā, triratna, syādvāda, anekāntavāda, karma influx.
Intro, Charvaka & Gītā Ethics
Āstika/nāstika, puruṣārthas, moksha; Charvaka perception and four elements; karma-yoga and niṣkāma karma.
Nyaya & Vaiśeṣika
Four pramāṇas, inference, fallacies; padārthas, atoms, substance and quality.
Samkhya, Yoga & Mīmāṃsā
Puruṣa–prakṛti, three guṇas; citta-vṛtti-nirodha, aṣṭāṅga-yoga; Vedic dharma and Jaimini.
Advaita Vedanta
Brahman, māyā, sat-cit-ānanda, Śaṅkara’s non-dualism.
Western Intro & Applied Ethics
Socrates–Aristotle basics; rationalism and empiricism; Kantian duty; philosophy of religion and environmental ethics.
Preparing for the Bihar Intermediate Philosophy (BSEB) Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: About 30% of maximum theory marks is the usual Bihar Intermediate pass benchmark for theory subjects (about 30/100 on Philosophy theory). Confirm the current BSEB rules circular.
- Assessment: Official BSEB Intermediate Philosophy (Elective; code 320) assesses Indian and Western philosophy through a mixed paper lasting 3 hours 15 minutes for 100 full marks. Section A is objective (OMR): 100 four-option MCQs, only the first 50 answers counted if more are marked, 1 mark each (50 marks). Section B is descriptive (50 marks): 30 short-answer questions (2 marks each; attempt any 15 for 30 marks) and 8 long-answer questions (5 marks each; attempt any 4 for 20 marks). Philosophy is examined as 100-mark theory (arts elective; no separate practical component under this model-paper pattern). This 100-question bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation of that syllabus; it does not replace official descriptive answer practice.
- Time limit: 3 hours 15 minutes for the official Intermediate Philosophy theory paper (including about 15 minutes to read the questions carefully), as stated on BSEB Intermediate model question papers.
- Exam / certification fees: Included in the Intermediate Public Examination fee schedule notified annually by BSEB. Exact rupee amounts vary by year and candidate category; check the latest fee notification on biharboardonline.com rather than unofficial fixed quotes. Official sources
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Bihar Intermediate Philosophy (BSEB): Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the official BSEB Intermediate Philosophy exam only multiple choice?
No. Official papers mix Section A objective questions on OMR (100 MCQs, attempt any 50 for 50 marks) with Section B short answers (attempt 15 of 30 for 30 marks) and long answers (attempt 4 of 8 for 20 marks). Full marks are 100. This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for concept practice — not a full descriptive-answer substitute or complete paper simulation.
What is subject code 320?
320 is the BSEB Intermediate Philosophy (Elective) subject code used on Intermediate model papers and timetables (I.A. grouping). The Philosophy model paper is published as 320-PHILOSOPHY on biharboardonline.com.
How many marks and how long is the Philosophy theory paper?
Full marks are 100. Duration is 3 hours 15 minutes, including about 15 minutes to read the question booklet carefully. Confirm the timetable for your sitting on the board portal.
What is the passing score for Intermediate Philosophy?
Bihar Intermediate theory subjects commonly require about 30% of maximum theory marks to pass. Exact rules are stated in BSEB examination circulars for the year.
What does Intermediate Philosophy cost to take?
Philosophy is examined as part of the Intermediate Public Examination. Fees are set annually by BSEB in official fee notifications. Check biharboardonline.com for the current schedule.
Which topics should I prioritise?
Cover Buddhism (Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path), Jainism (anekāntavāda, syādvāda, triratna), Charvaka, Nyaya pramāṇas, Vaiśeṣika padārthas, Samkhya dualism and guṇas, Patañjali’s Yoga definition and eight limbs, Advaita basics, Gītā niṣkāma karma, and Intermediate Western units (Descartes, Locke, Hume, Kant). Use official textbooks and the Intermediate Philosophy model paper (code 320) alongside this MCQ bank.
Why is this bank multiple choice if Section B is descriptive?
This free bank checks concept fluency quickly for schools, doctrines, definitions, and classic associations. Official BSEB Intermediate Philosophy still requires short and long answers; always practise model papers from biharboardonline.com for those written tasks.