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Exam: BPSC Subject: General Studies Topic: Geography

Total Questions: 20

Q1. The National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) primarily focuses on:

Building rural infrastructure Empowering rural women through self-help groups Promoting digital literacy Providing agricultural subsidies
Q2. What is the primary role of sea ice in polar oceanography?

Increases the rate of evaporation Reflects sunlight, influencing global temperatures Decreases water salinity Promotes the growth of coral reefs
Q3. Which of the following is a method of mitigating deforestation's impact on soil fertility?

Increased use of chemical fertilizers Implementing agroforestry systems Intensifying monoculture farming Removing all remaining vegetation
Q4. Which location in Bihar is a major air travel hub connecting it to national and international destinations?

Gaya Airport Patna Airport Muzaffarpur Airport Raxaul Airport
Q5. The geopolitical significance of the Strait of Hormuz lies primarily in its role as a major conduit for:

Freshwater resources Agricultural exports Oil shipments Tourism
Q6. What is the phenomenon where continents have moved over geological time?

Continental Drift Plate Tectonics Seafloor Spreading Subduction
Q7. The agricultural pattern in the 'Trans-Himalayan Region' is primarily characterized by:

Intensive irrigation farming Livestock rearing and small-scale cultivation of hardy crops Large-scale wheat plantations Shifting cultivation
Q8. 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
Q9. When an oceanic plate converges with a continental plate, which plate typically subducts?

The continental plate The oceanic plate Both plates subduct equally Neither plate subducts
Q10. Water conservation measures are particularly crucial in regions facing:

Abundant rainfall Desertification Frequent flooding High humidity
Q11. Which phase aims to learn lessons from past disasters to improve future management?

Mitigation Preparedness Response Recovery and Learning
Q12. What is the main challenge in transitioning to a low-carbon economy?

Lack of available renewable energy technologies Resistance from fossil fuel industries and the need for significant economic restructuring The abundance of cheap fossil fuels Global consensus on climate change action
Q13. Which of the following is a benefit of watershed management for agriculture?

Increased soil salinization Reduced soil fertility Efficient water use and soil conservation Increased waterlogging
Q14. The 'Doon Valleys' of India are characteristic geological features found in which mountain range, and what is their primary mode of formation?

Karakoram, glacial erosion Himalayas, synclinal depression Aravalli, erosional valleys Western Ghats, fault scarps
Q15. The process by which water vapor changes into liquid water is known as:

Evaporation Transpiration Condensation Sublimation
Q16. The 'Gram Panchayat' plays a crucial role in the implementation of which rural development program?

Make in India Digital India MGNREGA Startup India
Q17. The 'Water-Energy-Food Nexus' is a framework used to understand the interdependencies between these sectors. Which of the following represents a direct linkage within this nexus?

Increased agricultural production leading to higher energy demand Water scarcity impacting food security and energy generation Renewable energy development reducing water consumption Improved food distribution networks decreasing energy use
Q18. Which of the following is NOT a primary objective of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)?

Providing at least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment Enhancing livelihood security in rural areas Promoting rural to urban migration Creating durable rural assets
Q19. Which of the following is a potential consequence of intensified hydrological cycles due to climate change?

Decreased frequency of extreme precipitation events More consistent and predictable rainfall patterns globally Increased variability in precipitation, leading to both more intense rainfall and longer droughts Reduced evaporation rates from water bodies
Q20. The weathering of mafic minerals like olivine and pyroxene, leading to the formation of iron oxides (e.g., rust), is primarily due to which process?

Carbonation Hydrolysis Oxidation Hydration

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