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BPSC 2016 — Geography Questions with Answers

All 6 Geography previous-year questions from BPSC 2016, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Drainage System

   Which of the following is/are tributary/tributaries of Brahmaputra?

   • a)1 only
   • b)2 and 3 only
   • c)1 and 3 only
   • d)1, 2 and 3

   Explanation: Dibang, Kameng and Lohit are all tributaries of the Brahmaputra. Hence 1, 2 and 3.

2. Q2.Infrastructure

   Recently, which of the following States has explored the possibility of constructing an artificial inland port to be connected to sea by a long navigational channel?

   • a)Iran
   • b)Saudi Arabia
   • c)Oman
   • d)Kuwait

   Explanation: Rajasthan explored the idea of an artificial inland port connected to the sea via a long navigational channel. Hence option (d).

3. Q3.Agriculture

   Which of the following is/are the advantage/advantages of practising drip irrigation?

   • a)1 and 2 only
   • b)3 only
   • c)1 and 3 only
   • d)None of the above is an advantage of practising drip irrigation

   Explanation: Drip irrigation reduces weed growth (water delivered only to crop roots) and soil erosion (no flooding); it does not reduce soil salinity (salts can accumulate). Hence 1 and 3 only.

4. Q4.River Interlinking

   Recently, linking of which of the following rivers was undertaken?

   • a)Only 1
   • b)Only 2
   • c)Both 1 and 2
   • d)Neither 1 nor 2

   Explanation: The Godavari (Polavaram)-Krishna river link was undertaken in Andhra Pradesh. Hence option (b).

5. Q5.Regions of India

   Consider the following pairs (Famous place : Region):

   • a)1, 2 and 4
   • b)2, 3, 4 and 5
   • c)2 and 5 only
   • d)1, 3, 4 and 5

   Explanation: Khajuraho is in Bundelkhand and Tirupati is in Rayalaseema (both correct). Bodhgaya is not in Baghelkhand, Shirdi is in Marathwada/western Maharashtra (not Vidarbha) and Nashik is not in Malwa. Hence 2 and 5 only.

6. Q6.Energy Resources

   In which of the following regions of India are shale gas resources found?

   • a)1 and 2 only
   • b)3 only
   • c)2 and 3 only
   • d)1, 2 and 3

   Explanation: Shale gas resources in India are found in the Cambay, Cauvery and Krishna-Godavari basins (among others). Hence 1, 2 and 3.