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Exam: BPSC Subject: General Studies Topic: Geography

Total Questions: 20

Q1. According to Christaller's Central Place Theory, the optimal size and spacing of urban settlements is determined by:

Historical development Natural resource availability The range and threshold of goods and services Political boundaries
Q2. The 'Green Revolution' in agriculture primarily focused on increasing food production through:

Organic farming methods Use of high-yield crop varieties, fertilizers, and pesticides Development of genetically modified crops resistant to drought Reduction in water usage in irrigation
Q3. Which of the following is a product of weathering?

Bedrock Magma Regolith Lava
Q4. A region that receives very little rainfall is a:

Forest Tundra Desert Wetland
Q5. Which of the following is a challenge associated with the governance of large metropolitan areas in India?

Centralized decision-making Fragmented administrative structures and overlapping jurisdictions Lack of citizen participation Underdeveloped bureaucracy
Q6. A sustained increase in the Earth's average surface temperature is known as:

Global cooling Climate variability Global warming Weather fluctuation
Q7. Which biological factor contributes significantly to soil stability and resistance to erosion in dryland ecosystems, thus mitigating desertification?

The presence of invasive alien plant species The formation of biocrusts (e.g., cyanobacteria, lichens) Increased populations of herbivorous insects High densities of earthworms in topsoil
Q8. Which city is a major centre for shipbuilding in India?

Mumbai Kolkata Visakhapatnam Cochin
Q9. The presence of plinthite, a hardened iron-rich layer, is a diagnostic feature of which soil order, often indicating fluctuating water tables and periods of oxidation and reduction?

Oxisols Spodosols Ultisols Mollisols
Q10. What is meant by the 'step-wise' spread of a species' range, as opposed to jump dispersal?

Rapid colonization of distant, suitable habitats Gradual expansion into adjacent suitable habitats Extinction in the center of the range and survival at the periphery Evolution of dispersal mechanisms
Q11. The term 'threshold' in geomorphology refers to:

A period of accelerated erosion A critical point beyond which a system rapidly changes state The rate of sediment deposition The overall stability of a slope
Q12. What is the minimum number of endemic vascular plant species required for a region to be considered a biodiversity hotspot?

100 500 1000 1500
Q13. A tropical cyclone with sustained wind speeds of 74 mph or higher is classified as a:

Tropical depression Tropical storm Hurricane or Typhoon Monsoon
Q14. What is a 'ground control point' (GCP) in remote sensing?

A pixel with a known spectral signature A location on the ground with known geographic coordinates, used for geometric correction A measurement of atmospheric turbidity A digital number value in an image
Q15. The ruling of the International Court of Justice in the Jan Mayen case (Denmark v. Norway) affirmed the importance of which factor in maritime boundary delimitation between adjacent states?

The principle of proximity. The concept of natural prolongation and equitable distribution. The economic dependence on offshore resources. The historical fishing rights of each state.
Q16. A natural levee is a depositional feature commonly associated with:

Glaciers Wind Rivers Volcanoes
Q17. What is the term for the immediate aftermath of a disaster?

Pre-disaster Post-disaster During disaster Recovery phase
Q18. Which of the following is a significant industrial region in the western part of India, known for its chemical and petrochemical complexes?

Bhopal Industrial Region Jamshedpur Industrial Region Gujarat Industrial Region Kolkata Industrial Region
Q19. Which of the following is a sustainable practice in rural geography?

Deforestation Monoculture Crop Rotation Intensive Pesticide Use
Q20. What is the term for the calmest part at the center of a tropical cyclone?

Rain band Storm surge Eye Wall

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