Question 1

Which one of the following countries is the largest country without borders in terms of geographical area?

Accepted Answer

Among the given options, Japan is the largest country without land borders in terms of geographical area. Japan has a total area of 377,915 sq km, Philippines 300,300 sq km, New Zealand 268,021 sq km, and Cuba 109,844 sq km. [65TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2019]

Question 2

The country which has the longest North-South (latitudinal) extension of its territory is

Accepted Answer

Chile has the longest north-south extension of territory in the world, spanning 4,620 km from north to south. This unique geographical feature gives Chile diverse climatic zones. [65TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2019]

Question 3

Which of the following countries has the highest number of islands?

Accepted Answer

Indonesia has the highest number of islands among the given options, with a total of 17,508 islands. Philippines, Maldives, and Cuba have significantly fewer islands in comparison. [65TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2019]

Question 4

Among the following countries, which one is the largest producer of saffron in the world?

Accepted Answer

Iran is the largest saffron-producing country in the world, contributing around 90% of global saffron production. Saffron is obtained from the stigma of Crocus sativus flowers. In India, it is grown mainly in Kishtwar (Jammu) and Pampur (Kashmir). [65TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2019]

Question 5

Which one of the following is the largest producer of Uranium in the world?

Accepted Answer

Kazakhstan is the world's largest producer of uranium, producing about 43% of global output. Other major producers include Canada (15%) and Namibia (11%). The top five producers are Kazakhstan, Canada, Namibia, Australia, and Uzbekistan. [65TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2019]

Question 6

The hills situated closer to Kanyakumari are

Accepted Answer

Among the given options, the Cardamom Hills are closest to Kanyakumari, the southernmost point of mainland India. Anaimalai and Nilgiri Hills are further north, and Shevaroy Hills are in Tamil Nadu but not as close. [65TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2019]

Question 7

Which one of the following hills does not have tea plantations?

Accepted Answer

Girnar hill in Junagadh district, Gujarat, does not have tea plantations. Tea gardens are found in Kanan Devan (Kerala), Nilgiri (Tamil Nadu), and Darjeeling (West Bengal). [65TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2019]

Question 8

In India, the state with the largest area under dense deciduous forest cover is

Accepted Answer

According to ISFR 2021, Madhya Pradesh has the largest area of dense deciduous forest cover in India, followed by Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Maharashtra. [65TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2019]

Question 9

Coral reefs are not found in which one of the following regions?

Accepted Answer

No coral reefs are found in the Gulf of Cambay (also known as Gulf of Khambhat). Major coral reef areas in India include the Gulf of Mannar, Gulf of Kutch, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep. [65TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2019]

Question 10

Among the following religious groups, which one has recorded the highest percentage of literacy rate as per the 2011 census?

Accepted Answer

According to the 2011 census, Jains have the highest literacy rate at 86.73%, while the lowest literacy rate is 42.72% among Muslims. [65TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2019]

65th Prelims 2019