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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Average height of Kosi Plain from mean sea level is
Detailed Explanation:
The Kosi Plain is a low-lying alluvial region in the Indo-Gangetic Plain formed by extensive sediment deposition from the Kosi River.
Its average elevation is approximately 30 metres above mean sea level, reflecting the flat topography characteristic of floodplains in the northern Bihar region.
Average height of snow-line in Uttar Pradesh is
Detailed Explanation:
The snow-line is the altitude above which snow remains throughout the year.
In the Himalayan region of Uttar Pradesh (now largely Uttarakhand), the average snow-line is around 4500–5000 meters, with 4500 m being the typical reference value due to higher precipitation and latitude effects.
Amarkantak source place of Son river is situated at
Detailed Explanation:
Amarkantak plateau is located in the Maikal range, which is an eastern extension of the Satpura range in Madhya Pradesh.
It serves as the source of the Son River, Narmada River, and Johila River, making it a significant hydrological divide in central India.
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Amid the distributaries of which river is situated Divi Island?
Detailed Explanation:
Divi Island is located in the Krishna River Delta in Andhra Pradesh, formed amid the distributaries of the Krishna River as it flows into the Bay of Bengal.
The Krishna River originates in Maharashtra, flows through Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, and creates an extensive delta system where Divi Island is situated near Machilipatnam.
Kashmir Valley is which type of Valley?
Detailed Explanation:
The Kashmir Valley is primarily an erosional valley, shaped by glacial and fluvial erosion over millions of years.
Originally formed by tectonic uplift from the Indian-Eurasian plate collision, it was later transformed by Pleistocene glaciers and the Jhelum River, which carved U-shaped valleys, deposited Karewa sediments, and drained the ancient Karewa Lake – making erosion the dominant formative process.
Which is the oil refinery having maximum capacity in India?
Detailed Explanation:
The Koyali Refinery (also known as Gujarat Refinery), operated by Indian Oil Corporation near Vadodara, Gujarat, has the highest refining capacity in India at 13.7 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA).
Among the other options: Barauni Refinery (Bihar) has 6.0 MMTPA, Mathura Refinery (UP) has 8.0 MMTPA, and Trombay Refinery (Mumbai, BPCL) has 13.5 MMTPA, making Koyali the largest.
According to the Indus Waters Treaty, the three eastern rivers are allocated to India. Which of the following is not one of them?
Detailed Explanation:
Indus Waters Treaty (1960) allocated three eastern rivers to India: Ravi, Beas, Sutlej.
Three western rivers to Pakistan: Indus, Jhelum, Chenab.
Jhelum is a western river, not an eastern river allocated to India.
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct regarding the Indian cement industry?
- Around 87% of India's cement industry is concentrated in a few major states like Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
- India is the largest producer of cement in the world.
- Most cement plants in India are located far from raw material sources and near to the ports to support exports.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Detailed Explanation:
✅ Statement 1 – Correct: Around 87% of India's cement capacity is concentrated in states like Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh, which possess abundant limestone deposits.
❌ Statement 2 – Incorrect: China is the world's largest cement producer; India ranks second globally.
❌ Statement 3 – Incorrect: Cement plants in India are located near raw material sources (limestone mines), not near ports, as the industry is bulk-reducing and weight-losing in nature.
Which of the following is a zaid crop?
Detailed Explanation:
Zaid crops are short-duration crops grown during the hot summer months (March to June) between Rabi and Kharif seasons, requiring irrigation.
✅ Fodder – Correct: Grown as a Zaid crop during summer for livestock feed.
❌ Gram – Incorrect: A Rabi crop sown in winter, harvested in spring.
❌ Mustard – Incorrect: A Rabi crop cultivated in cooler months.
❌ Cotton – Incorrect: A Kharif crop sown with monsoon rains.
Which of the following ports is an artificial port?
Detailed Explanation:
Chennai Port is India's oldest and largest artificial port, built on the Coromandel Coast using breakwaters and engineering structures.
Mumbai, Kochi, and Marmugao are natural deep-water harbors with naturally protected coastlines.
Following are the mountain ranges of India:
- Garo Hills
- Nandadevi
- Kamet
- K₂
Which of the following is their correct sequence from east to west?
Detailed Explanation:
Garo Hills is located in Meghalaya, the easternmost point among the four.
Moving west, Nanda Devi (7,816 m) is in Uttarakhand's Garhwal Himalayas.
Kamet (7,756 m) lies slightly west of Nanda Devi in the same Garhwal region of Uttarakhand.
K₂ (8,611 m) in the Karakoram Range, Ladakh, is the westernmost peak.
Correct sequence from east to west: 1 (Garo Hills) → 2 (Nanda Devi) → 3 (Kamet) → 4 (K₂).
Which of the following is a cause of rural to urban migration in India?
Detailed Explanation:
Rural to urban migration in India is driven by push factors (lack of opportunities in villages) and pull factors (better prospects in cities).
High labour demand in cities creates job opportunities and higher wages, attracting rural workers. Unbalanced rural-urban development results in poor infrastructure, inadequate services, and limited growth in villages. Few jobs in rural areas due to seasonal agriculture and absence of industries force migration to urban centres.
All three factors collectively explain rural to urban migration patterns.
Zoji-la Tunnel will connect which of the following places?
Detailed Explanation:
The Zoji La Tunnel is a 13.15 km long strategic tunnel connecting Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir) with Leh (Ladakh).
It provides all-weather connectivity by bypassing the Zoji La Pass (3,528 m), which remains snow-blocked during winters, ensuring year-round access for civilians and the military.
Which one of the following rivers is different from the others?
Detailed Explanation:
Narmada is a west-flowing river draining into the Arabian Sea.
Tungabhadra (tributary of Krishna), Penganga (tributary of Godavari), and Mahanadi are all east-flowing rivers draining into the Bay of Bengal.
Which of the following corundum and cryolite are important ores?
Detailed Explanation:
Corundum (Al₂O₃) and Cryolite (Na₃AlF₆) are both important ores of Aluminium.
Corundum is aluminium oxide, used as an abrasive and includes gem varieties like ruby and sapphire; Cryolite is used as a flux in the Hall–Héroult process to lower the melting point during electrolytic extraction of aluminium.