BPSC CCE Prelims
Indian Geography Previous Year Questions (PYQs)
Solved Previous Year Questions (PYQs) for Indian Geography in BPSC CCE Prelims in English & Hindi Medium.
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Which is the largest river Island in the world?
Detailed Explanation:
Majuli Island is the largest river island in the world, located in the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India.
It covers approximately 880 sq km (reduced due to erosion), was declared a district in 2016, and is renowned for its Vaishnavite Satras (monastic institutions). Srirangam is a smaller river island in Kaveri River, Bhavani Island is in Krishna River (Vijayawada), and Agatti is a coral atoll in Lakshadweep, not a river island.
The second largest river basin of India is -
Detailed Explanation:
Ganga basin is the largest river basin in India, covering approximately 8.6 lakh sq km.
Godavari basin is the second largest, with an area of approximately 3.12 lakh sq km, followed by Krishna basin (2.59 lakh sq km), Mahanadi basin (1.4 lakh sq km), and smaller basins like Narmada and Kaveri.
Which of the following is the place of confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi?
Detailed Explanation:
Devprayag is the confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers in Uttarakhand, where the combined stream is officially named the Ganga.
The other prayags involve only the Alaknanda: Vishnuprayag (Alaknanda + Dhauliganga), Karnaprayag (Alaknanda + Pindar), Rudraprayag (Alaknanda + Mandakini), and Nandprayag (Alaknanda + Nandakini).
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The two volcanic Islands in the Indian Territory are -
Detailed Explanation:
Barren Island is India's only active volcano, located 135 km northeast of Port Blair in the Andaman Sea, with the last eruption in 2017.
Narcondam Island is an extinct volcano in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, home to the endemic Narcondam hornbill.
Bitra and Kavaratti are coral atolls in Lakshadweep; New Moore was a vanished sandbank; Pamban is a sedimentary island in Tamil Nadu—none are volcanic.
'Loktak' is a
Detailed Explanation:
Loktat Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India, located in Manipur.
It is famous for its floating biomass called phumdis and houses Keibul Lamjao National Park, the world's only floating national park and home to the endangered Sangai deer.
Bihar produces ______% of pyrite of whole India?
Detailed Explanation:
Bihar accounts for approximately 95% of India's total pyrite production.
The major deposits are located in the Amjhore area of Rohtas district, operated by the Bihar State Mineral Development Corporation.
Gold is found in which district of Bihar?
Detailed Explanation:
Jamui District in Bihar contains significant gold reserves, with deposits identified at Sono, Karmatia, and Jhajha by the Geological Survey of India (GSI).
Estimates suggest that over 44% of India's total gold reserves may be located in Jamui, making it the primary gold-bearing district in Bihar among the given options.
Most of the Bihar comes under which of the following climate type?
Detailed Explanation:
Bihar experiences a Subtropical Monsoon climate characterized by three distinct seasons: hot summers (March–June), monsoon rains (June–September), and cool winters (November–February).
The state receives average annual rainfall of 1000–1200 mm primarily from the South-West monsoon, supporting cultivation of rice, wheat, and pulses across the Indo-Gangetic plains.
Which State has the longest boundary with Madhya Pradesh ?
Detailed Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh shares the longest interstate boundary with Madhya Pradesh, spanning approximately 990 km.
Maharashtra shares a border of about 825 km, Rajasthan shares approximately 1,050 km, and Andhra Pradesh does not share any border with Madhya Pradesh.
Correction: Rajasthan actually has the longest boundary with Madhya Pradesh at approximately 1,050 km, followed by Uttar Pradesh at 990 km. However, as per the question's given correct answer, Uttar Pradesh (Option 3) is marked correct.
Which pair of rivers cuts the Tropic of Cancer twice over Chhota Nagpur Plateau ?
Detailed Explanation:
The Tropic of Cancer (23°30'N) passes through the Chhota Nagpur Plateau in Jharkhand.
The North Koel River originates on the Ranchi Plateau, flows northward through Palamu, crosses the Tropic of Cancer twice due to its meandering course, and joins the Son River.
The Suwarnarekha River originates near Piska (west of Ranchi), flows eastward through Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha, crosses the Tropic of Cancer twice over the plateau, and drains into the Bay of Bengal.
The Damodar and South Koel do not exhibit this double-crossing pattern over the plateau.
Which of the following is a Kharif crop?
Detailed Explanation:
Kharif crops are sown during the monsoon season (June–July) and harvested in autumn (September–October), requiring hot and humid weather with adequate rainfall.
Sugarcane is a Kharif crop with a long growing period planted during the rainy season. Barley, Gram, and Wheat are Rabi crops sown in winter and harvested in spring.
What is Infant Mortality rate?
Detailed Explanation:
Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) measures the number of deaths of children before the age of 1 year per 1,000 live births in a given year.
Option 4 correctly defines IMR as the proportion of children dying before age 1 per 1,000 live births, while options 1, 2, and 3 incorrectly refer to ages 3, 4, and 2 years respectively.
Chitrakoot temple is located in which State of India?
Detailed Explanation:
Chitrakoot is located on the Madhya Pradesh-Uttar Pradesh border, with the main temple complexes and Kamadgiri Hill situated in Madhya Pradesh.
Sacred sites include Ram Ghat on the Mandakini River, Kamadgiri Temple, and Gupt Godavari Caves, all linked to Lord Rama's exile (vanavasa) period described in the Ramayana.
Which is the Scotland of North-East India?
Detailed Explanation:
Meghalaya is called the "Scotland of North-East India" due to its rolling hills, lush green landscapes, numerous waterfalls, and cool temperate climate resembling the Scottish Highlands.
The capital Shillong features British colonial architecture and pine-covered hills that further reinforce this comparison, making it a unique tourist destination in the North-East.
Which State of India is called as the State of Minerals?
Detailed Explanation:
Odisha (formerly Orissa) is called the "State of Minerals" due to possessing the largest variety and quantity of mineral deposits in India.
It is the top producer of iron ore, chromite, and bauxite, and holds 98% of India's chromite reserves. Key mining districts include Keonjhar, Sundargarh, and Mayurbhanj, which supply critical raw materials for steel and aluminium industries nationally.