Question 1

The Sargasso Sea is a part of the

Accepted Answer

The Sargasso Sea is a region of the Atlantic Ocean characterized by calm waters and steady currents, located between 20° to 40° north latitude and 35° to 75° west longitude. It is enclosed by the Gulf Stream, Canary, and North Equatorial Currents. Rootless and thick floating seaweed called Sargassum gives this sea its name. The highest salinity and temperature of the Atlantic Ocean are found in this region. [67TH BPSC PRELIMS RE-EXAM, 2022]

Question 2

What is the boundary line between India and China called?

Accepted Answer

The boundary between India and China is called the McMahon Line, determined by Sir Henry McMahon in 1914 under the Shimla Agreement between British India and Tibet. The Radcliffe Line separates India and Pakistan. The Durand Line separates Pakistan and Afghanistan. Indira Point is the southernmost point of India. [67TH BPSC PRELIMS RE-EXAM, 2022]

Question 3

Rajasthan receives very little rain because

Accepted Answer

Rajasthan receives very little rainfall as it lies in the rain-shadow region of the Aravalli hills. Its climate varies across the state, being very hot and dry in summer with dust storms and very cold in winter. [67TH BPSC PRELIMS RE-EXAM, 2022]

Question 4

For which cultivation are 'Karewas' famous?

Accepted Answer

Karewa soil, found in the Kashmir Himalayas, is very fertile and ideal for saffron cultivation. It consists of consolidated sediments from lakes, plateaus, and rocks in the Himalayan basin. [67TH BPSC PRELIMS RE-EXAM, 2022]

Question 5

Consider the following statements:
1. In India, Project Tiger was launched in 1973.
2. The theme for National Biodiversity Day in 2022 is 'Building a shared future for all life'.
3. Project Tiger is a tiger conservation programme.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Project Tiger is a centrally sponsored scheme launched on 1 April 1973 at Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand. It is run by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), established in 2006. 53 tiger reserves have been created across 18 states. The theme of National Biodiversity Day 2022 was 'Building a shared future for all life'. [67TH BPSC PRELIMS RE-EXAM, 2022]

Question 6

At which of the following places is the newspaper print paper industry located?

Accepted Answer

The Government newsprint factory is located in Nepanagar, Madhya Pradesh. Note paper is produced in Hoshangabad, Madhya Pradesh. Paper mills in Bihar include Barauni, Dalmianagar (Rohtas District), Patna, and Rameshwar Nagar (Samastipur). [67TH BPSC PRELIMS RE-EXAM, 2022]

Question 7

Where was the first coal mine in India mined?

Accepted Answer

Commercial coal mining in India started in 1774 by Messrs Sumner and Heatley of the East India Company in the Raniganj Coalfield, located on the west bank of the Damodar River. [67TH BPSC PRELIMS RE-EXAM, 2022]

Question 8

According to the Census of India, 2011, which Scheduled Tribe is the largest in India?

Accepted Answer

According to the 2011 Census, Bhils are the largest tribal group in India, comprising about 38% of the total Scheduled Tribe population. They are primarily found in Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Tripura. Gonds are the second largest and Santhals the third. [67TH BPSC PRELIMS RE-EXAM, 2022]

Question 9

Which is the chief heavenly body of the solar system?

Accepted Answer

The Sun is the star and central body of the solar system. Its energy comes from nuclear fusion, converting hydrogen into helium in its core. The minimum distance from Earth is 147 million km, maximum 152.1 million km, and mean distance approximately 149.8 million km. [67TH BPSC PRELIMS RE-EXAM, 2022]

Question 10

Which elements are abundant in the formation of the interior layer of the Earth?

Accepted Answer

The Earth's internal structure is divided into three parts: Crust (SiAl - Silica + Aluminium), Mantle (SiMa - Silica + Magnesium), and Core (NiFe - Nickel + Iron/Ferrum). Seismic waves, volcanic eruptions, and other studies provide information about these layers, with seismic waves being the most authentic. [67TH BPSC PRELIMS RE-EXAM, 2022]

67th Prelims 2022