Mock Test

Exam: BPSC Subject: General Studies Topic: Geography

Total Questions: 20

Q1. The concept of 'pro rata' allocation of maritime zones in situations of overlapping claims between opposite or adjacent states is a technique used to:

Prioritize the claims of states with larger coastlines. Divide the disputed area in proportion to the length of the coastlines of the involved states. Grant exclusive rights to the state that first established a maritime presence. Ensure an equal division of the disputed zone regardless of geographical factors.
Q2. Which resource is heavily impacted by unsustainable sand mining along Bihar's rivers?

Forest resources Mineral resources Water resources and river ecosystems Agricultural land
Q3. A major threat to freshwater resources is:

Rainfall Pollution Evaporation Snowfall
Q4. Plastic pollution in oceans poses a significant threat to marine life due to:

Its rapid decomposition Entanglement and ingestion by marine animals Its ability to promote coral growth Its role in oxygen production
Q5. The 'Make in India' initiative is indirectly related to urbanization by promoting:

Rural tourism Industrial development and job creation in cities Urban agriculture Remote work opportunities
Q6. The 'Geopolitics of Arctic' has gained significant attention due to climate change and melting ice caps, opening new shipping routes and access to resources. Which of the following is a key geopolitical challenge arising from this phenomenon?

Increased cooperation among Arctic states to manage resources The potential for a 'cold peace' among major powers A decreased role for non-Arctic states in regional governance The establishment of a unified Arctic Council with enforcement powers
Q7. The term 'carbon capture, utilization, and storage' (CCUS) differs from simple carbon capture and storage (CCS) by:

Focusing solely on removing CO2 from industrial point sources. Utilizing the captured CO2 for commercial purposes or converting it into products. Emphasizing the geological storage of CO2 in deep saline aquifers. Prioritizing the reduction of methane emissions.
Q8. What is the primary function of an 'atmospheric correction' procedure in optical remote sensing?

To remove geometric distortions from the imagery. To convert at-sensor radiance values to surface reflectance, accounting for atmospheric absorption and scattering. To increase the spatial resolution of the imagery. To enhance the spectral contrast between different features.
Q9. Tropical cyclones typically form at latitudes greater than about:

30 degrees North or South 5 degrees North or South 90 degrees North or South 0 degrees
Q10. Which international organization is the primary UN agency responsible for coordinating disaster response and preparedness efforts globally?

World Health Organization (WHO) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Q11. The concept of 'ridge push' as a driving mechanism for plate tectonics refers to:

The gravitational pull of subducting slabs on the trailing lithosphere The buoyant force generated by rising mantle material at mid-ocean ridges The force exerted by the newly formed, elevated lithosphere at a spreading center pushing older lithosphere away The drag force from asthenospheric currents
Q12. The 'Gnomonic Projection' is known for its property of showing great circles as:

Curved lines Straight lines Ellipses Parabolas
Q13. The distribution of animals is also known as:

Phytogeography Mycology Zoogeography Entomology
Q14. Industries that can be located in a variety of places without a strong pull to any specific location are called:

Agglomerating industries Resource-oriented industries Footloose industries Market-oriented industries
Q15. The ability of a remote sensing sensor to distinguish between two closely spaced objects on the ground is known as its:

Radiometric resolution Spectral resolution Temporal resolution Spatial resolution
Q16. Endemic species are those that...

Can be found worldwide Are only found in a specific geographic area Are domesticated Are extinct
Q17. In the context of water resource conservation, rainwater harvesting systems are primarily designed to:

Increase the rate of evaporation from water bodies. Reduce the reliance on conventional water sources and manage stormwater runoff. Promote the use of groundwater for irrigation without any restrictions. Contaminate surface water with untreated urban runoff.
Q18. What type of data does GIS primarily deal with?

Textual data only Numerical data only Geographically referenced data Audio files
Q19. The 'Kuznets Curve' in development economics, when applied to geopolitics, suggests that inequality within a state or between states can initially rise with economic development before eventually falling. This has implications for:

The stability of democratic institutions The likelihood of internal conflict and foreign intervention The strength of international trade agreements The diffusion of technological innovation
Q20. Under the Smart Cities Mission, a crucial aspect is the selection of cities through a competitive process. What was the primary criterion used by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to select the initial round of 40 smart cities?

Population density and growth rate. Per capita income and GSDP. Quality of the city's proposal and its capacity for execution. Presence of historical monuments and tourist potential.

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