Question 1

In which country is the 'Takla Makan' desert situated?

Accepted Answer

The Taklamakan Desert is located in the Tarim Basin of China. It is bounded by the Tianshan Mountains in the north and the Kunlun Mountains in the south, with an average elevation of 600 meters. The desert covers an area of about 320,000 sq km and is famous for its shifting sand dunes. [53RD-55TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2011]

Question 2

Which strait connects the Red Sea and Indian Ocean?

Accepted Answer

The Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, located between Yemen and Djibouti, connects the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, the Bosphorus connects the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara, and the Strait of Malacca connects the Andaman Sea and the South China Sea. [53RD-55TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2011]

Question 3

Where is the 'Ninety East Ridge' situated?

Accepted Answer

The Ninety East Ridge is an underwater mountain range located in the Indian Ocean. [53RD-55TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2011]

Question 4

Folding is the result of

Accepted Answer

Folding occurs due to mountain-building forces, known as orogenetic forces. Due to differences in rock hardness, pressure, and compression, folds form, giving rise to folded mountains like the Himalayas, Rockies, and Andes. [53RD-55TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2011]

Question 5

Which of the following is not a capital city?

Accepted Answer

Canberra is the capital of Australia, Sydney is a major city in New South Wales but not the capital. Wellington is the capital of New Zealand, and Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia. [53RD-55TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2011]

Question 6

The highest coal-producing country in the world is

Accepted Answer

China is the largest producer of coal globally. The USA, India, Australia, and Russia follow. In terms of accumulated coal reserves, the USA leads, followed by Russia, China, Australia, and India. [53RD-55TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2011]

Question 7

Amritsar and Shimla are almost on the same latitude but their climate difference is due to

Accepted Answer

Amritsar and Shimla are nearly on the same latitude; the climatic differences are primarily due to differences in their altitude above sea level. [53RD-55TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2011]

Question 8

Coal Mines in Jharkhand are located at

Accepted Answer

Jharkhand's major coal mines are located in Jharia, Bokaro, Giridih, Ramgarh, North and South Karanpura, Lalmatia, Daltonganj, etc. Jharia is renowned for coking coal and is currently affected by underground coal fires. [53RD-55TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2011]

Question 9

The major source of oceanic salinity is

Accepted Answer

Most oceanic salts originated during the formation of oceans. Continuous erosion from rivers flowing into oceans and oceanic wave actions add salts over time, contributing to increasing salinity. [53RD-55TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2011]

Question 10

The large states of India in order of area are

Accepted Answer

The three largest states of India by area are: Rajasthan (342,239 sq km), Madhya Pradesh (308,245 sq km), and Maharashtra (307,713 sq km). Goa is the smallest at 3,702 sq km. [53RD-55TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2011]

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