Mock Test

Exam: BPSC Subject: General Studies Topic: Geography

Total Questions: 20

Q1. A 'risk reduction' strategy aims to:

Minimize the likelihood and impact of disasters Only provide relief after a disaster has occurred Focus on immediate response actions Ignore potential hazards
Q2. The Smart Cities Mission aims to create livable cities. What contributes to livability?

Poor sanitation Lack of green spaces Availability of affordable housing and public services High crime rates
Q3. The movement of people from the countryside to cities is also known as:

International migration Counter-urbanization Rural-urban migration Intercontinental migration
Q4. Which of the following is a key characteristic of a 'hub-and-spoke' transportation system?

Direct routes connecting all origins and destinations. Consolidation of traffic at central points (hubs) for onward distribution to peripheral points (spokes). A decentralized network with minimal intermediate stops. Focus on single-mode transportation for all travel.
Q5. Which of these is an example of unsustainable land use leading to desertification?

Terrace farming Contour ploughing Over-irrigation Agroforestry
Q6. Which of the following is a characteristic of the winter monsoon's impact on India?

Flooding Droughts Snowfall in plains Increased humidity
Q7. The phenomenon of 'permafrost carbon feedback' refers to:

The increased absorption of CO2 by Arctic vegetation as temperatures rise. The release of greenhouse gases (CO2 and CH4) from thawing permafrost. The reduction in Arctic albedo due to melting sea ice. The impact of increased wildfire frequency on carbon storage in boreal forests.
Q8. What is the primary evidence supporting the theory of plate tectonics regarding the Earth's magnetic field?

Paleomagnetism recorded in rocks The consistent direction of the Earth's magnetic field The absence of magnetic anomalies The strength of the Earth's magnetic field
Q9. The process of improving the economic, social, and environmental conditions of rural areas is known as:

Urban planning Rural decline Rural Development Industrialization
Q10. Which is the largest river in India by discharge volume?

Indus Brahmaputra Ganges Yamuna
Q11. The sex ratio is typically expressed as:

Number of males per 100 females Number of females per 100 males Total population divided by the number of males Total population divided by the number of females
Q12. The 'circular economy' model emphasizes conservation by:

Linear production and disposal Maximizing waste generation Designing products for longevity and recyclability Extracting as many virgin resources as possible
Q13. The 'Albedo' of a surface refers to its:

Ability to absorb and re-emit heat Capacity to store thermal energy Reflectivity, or the proportion of incident solar radiation that is reflected Rate of evaporation
Q14. The effective management of scarce resources often necessitates the application of economic principles like:

Marginal cost pricing Economies of scale Opportunity cost Price elasticity of demand
Q15. The concept of a 'technopole' in industrial geography is characterized by:

A concentration of heavy manufacturing industries. A geographical clustering of high-technology firms, research institutions, and skilled labor. An area dedicated to resource extraction and processing. A network of small workshops and artisanal production.
Q16. The concept of 'transportation deserts' in urban geography refers to:

Areas with an oversupply of transportation infrastructure. Geographical areas characterized by a significant lack of access to reliable and affordable transportation options, often impacting low-income communities. Regions with poor road conditions. Areas with a high reliance on private vehicle ownership.
Q17. A BPSC candidate is tasked with creating a thematic map showing the distribution of agricultural productivity in Bihar, considering variations in soil type and irrigation. Which cartographic representation would best convey nuanced variations within a single administrative unit (e.g., a district) without resorting to multiple sub-maps?

Graduated Color Map Isoline Map Hatching or Pattern Fill within a Choropleth framework Cartogram
Q18. In analyzing the distribution of agricultural settlements in a region characterized by highly variable soil fertility and water availability, which pattern is MOST likely to emerge?

Uniform Random Clustered around fertile zones Equidistant from resource nodes
Q19. In the context of creating a map illustrating the historical spread of Buddhism in Bihar, which cartographic generalization technique would be most effective for representing ancient pilgrimage routes that are no longer clearly defined on modern maps?

Smoothing Simplification Collapse Displacement
Q20. Endemism, a key factor in identifying biodiversity hotspots, refers to:

The wide distribution of a species across continents The presence of a species in a particular region exclusively The high genetic diversity within a species The ability of a species to adapt to new environments

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