Bihar Special GK · Chapter 3 of 16

Geographical Scenario: BPSC Prelims PYQs

46 previous-year questions on Geographical Scenario, asked 1992–2025. Each one opens to its answer and explanation.

1. 1. 38th BPSC Prelims 1992

   Bihar state is situated between the following longitudes

   1. AAbout 84° East to 88° East
   2. BAbout 80° East to 84° East
   3. CAbout 80° East to 88° East
   4. DNone of these
   Answer and explanation →

2. 2. 40th BPSC Prelims 1995

   Total geographical area of Bihar is–

   1. AApproximately 170 sq. km
   2. BApproximately 172 sq. km
   3. CApproximately 174 sq. km
   4. DApproximately 178 sq. km
   Answer and explanation →

3. 3. 67th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2022

   The total geographical area of Bihar State is:

   1. A94200 sq. km
   2. B94316 sq. km
   3. C94163 sq. km
   4. D94526 sq. km
   5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

4. 4. 41st BPSC Prelims 1996

   Local time of Patna is—

   1. AAhead of Indian Standard Time
   2. BBehind Indian Standard Time
   3. CThe same as Indian Standard Time
   4. DNot related to Indian Standard Time
   Answer and explanation →

5. 5. 71st BPSC Prelims 2025

   Most of Bihar comes under which of the following climate type?

   1. ATropical savannah
   2. BSubtropical Monsoon
   3. CHot and dry
   4. DHot and Semi Arid
   Answer and explanation →

6. 6. 68th BPSC Prelims 2023

   According to Koppen's Climate Classification, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are in which climate Category?

   1. ADfc
   2. BCwg
   3. CAw
   4. DMore than one of the above
   5. ENone of the above
   Answer and explanation →

7. 7. 63rd BPSC Prelims 2017

   According to Köppen's climate classification, the climate of North Bihar can be represented by which of the following?

   1. ACwg
   2. BAw
   3. CCA’w
   4. DCB’w
   5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

8. 8. BPSC TRE-2 (Dec 2023)

   According to Thornthwaite's scheme, what type of climate does eastern Bihar have?

   1. AC2
   2. BC1
   3. CA
   4. DMore than one of the above
   5. ENone of the above
   Answer and explanation →

9. 9. BPSC TRE-1 (Aug 2023)

   According to R. L. Singh’s classification scheme, Bihar falls under which type of climatic region?

   1. AHumid South-East
   2. BSub-humid Transitional
   3. CSub-humid Continental
   4. DMore than one of the above
   5. ENone of the above
   Answer and explanation →

10. 10. 40th BPSC Prelims 1995

    Chotanagpur Plateau is—

    1. AA cuesta
    2. BA graben
    3. CA piedmont
    4. DA peneplain
    Answer and explanation →

11. 11. BPSC CDPO Prelims 2022

    The parts of eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are included in which of the following plains?

    1. AUpper Ganga Plain
    2. BMiddle Ganga Plain
    3. CLower Ganga Plain
    4. DBrahmaputra Plain
    5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

12. 12. BPSC TRE-2 (Dec 2023)

    The plains of Magadha and Anga are parts of which of the following?

    1. AUpper Ganga Plain
    2. BMiddle Ganga Plain
    3. CLower Ganga Plain
    4. DMore than one of the above
    5. ENone of the above
    Answer and explanation →

13. 13. 70th BPSC Prelims 2024

    Munger Hilly region is a part of which of the following physiographic region?

    1. ASouthern Hilly Region
    2. BNorth Bihar Plain
    3. CSomeshwar Hilly Range
    4. DSouth Bihar Plain
    Answer and explanation →

14. 14. 60th–62nd BPSC Prelims 2016

    Which of the following landforms occupy the North-Western parts of Bihar state?

    1. ASomeshwar Hilly Range
    2. BKaimur Plateau
    3. CNawada Hilly Region
    4. DRajgir Hilly Region
    5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

15. 15. 42nd BPSC Prelims 1997

    Someshwar range of Bihar is-

    1. AOlder than Parasnath mountain series
    2. BOlder than Rajmahal mountain series
    3. COlder than Kharagpur mountain series
    4. DYounger than all of these
    Answer and explanation →

16. 16. 47th BPSC Prelims 2005

    Correctly match List-I (Agro-climatic zones) with List-II (Percentage of Bihar's area):

    List-I (Agro-climatic zones)	List-II (Percentage of Bihar's area)
    A. North and North-Eastern Bihar Plains	1. 29.87%
    B. South Bihar Plains	2. 23.71%
    C. Chhota Nagpur Plateau	3. 26.14%
    D. Chhota Nagpur Hills	4. 20.28%

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below (in the order A B C D):

    1. A3 4 1 2
    2. B1 2 3 4
    3. C2 1 4 3
    4. D4 3 2 1
    Answer and explanation →

17. 17. BPSC TRE-1 (Aug 2023)

    Which of the following pairs does not correspond to the south Ganga region of Bihar?

    1. APatna-Munger
    2. BGaya-Arwal
    3. CPatna-Vaishali
    4. DMore than one of the above
    5. ENone of the above
    Answer and explanation →

18. 18. 66th BPSC Prelims 2020

    In which one of the following pairs of Administrative Divisions of Bihar, the Ganga river does not flow?

    1. ADarbhanga–Munger
    2. BPurnea–Bhagalpur
    3. CTirhut–Saran
    4. DKosi–Magadh
    5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

19. 19. BPSC CDPO Prelims 2022

    In Bihar, the terms Balsundari, Tal, Karail and Balthar are used for which of the following?

    1. AAgriculture
    2. BCrop
    3. CSoil
    4. DNatural vegetation
    5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

20. 20. 65th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2020

    In which of the following district-pairs is the reserve of old alluvial soil found in Bihar?

    1. APatna and Gaya
    2. BPurnea and Gaya
    3. CPurnea and Patna
    4. DDarbhanga and Purnea
    5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

21. 21. 66th BPSC Prelims 2020

    Piedmont Swamp Soil is found only in which one of the following districts of Bihar?

    1. AMadhubani
    2. BBhagalpur
    3. CWest Champaran
    4. DSitamarhi
    5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

22. 22. 64th BPSC Prelims 2018

    Most of the area of Bihar is covered with -

    1. AHilly soil
    2. BAlluvial soil
    3. CRegur soil
    4. DTarai soil
    5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

23. 23. 64th BPSC Prelims 2018

    Which one of the following parts of Bihar is geologically older in age relatively?

    1. ARohtas Plateau
    2. BNorth-Western Hills
    3. CKharagpur Hills
    4. DNorth Ganga Plains
    5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

24. 24. 69th BPSC Prelims 2023

    The geographical structure of Bihar is made up of rock systems. Match the rock systems with their descriptions—

    Rock system	Description
    A. Dharwar rock system	1. Formed by rapid deposition of sediments by Himalayan and Peninsular rivers
    B. Vindhyan rock system	2. Can be found in West Champaran district
    C. Quaternary rock system	3. A part of the oldest Archean rock system
    D. Tertiary rock system	4. Sandstone, limestone, dolomite, quartzite and shale are the main components of this rock system

    Use the code given below and choose the correct answer (in the order A B C D):

    1. A4 2 3 1
    2. B3 4 1 2
    3. C1 3 2 4
    4. D2 3 4 1
    Answer and explanation →

25. 25. 65th BPSC Prelims 2019

    Which of the following districts does not have a Dharwar geological structure?

    1. AMunger
    2. BRohtas
    3. CJamui
    4. DNawada
    5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

26. 26. BPSC CDPO Prelims 2018

    Which of the following physiographic divisions of Bihar does not share its boundary with Jharkhand?

    1. AGanga-Son Divide
    2. BAnga Plain
    3. CMagadha Plain
    4. DMithila Plain
    5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

27. 27. 44th BPSC Prelims 2000

    The percentage of land area of old Bihar that forms the State of Jharkhand is –

    1. A38.40 %
    2. B45.85 %
    3. C42.35 %
    4. D51.72 %
    Answer and explanation →

28. 28. 47th BPSC Prelims 2005

    Consider the following statements regarding the various geographical aspects of Bihar –

    • I. Agriculture contributes nearly 67 per cent to Bihar's domestic product.
    • II. Silk industry in Bihar provides self-employment to over 1,50,000 people.
    • III. About 47 lakh acres of land in Bihar get flooded every year, while 10 lakh acres remain permanently waterlogged.
    • IV. 85 to 90 percent of Bihar's rural households own less than 5 acres of land each.

    Which of these statements are correct?

    1. AII and IV
    2. BI and II
    3. CII and III
    4. DIII and IV
    Answer and explanation →

29. 29. 63rd BPSC Prelims 2017

    Which soil is mostly found in Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga and Champaran districts?

    1. ABlack soil
    2. BNew alluvium
    3. COld alluvium
    4. DRed soil
    5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

30. 30. 63rd BPSC Prelims 2017

    Kaimur Plateau is famous for –

    1. ACopper
    2. BLimestone
    3. CLithium
    4. DBauxite
    5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

31. 31. 53rd–55th BPSC Prelims 2011

    North Bihar is famous for –

    1. AAgricultural prosperity
    2. BHeavy industries
    3. CFlood
    4. DDrought
    Answer and explanation →

32. 32. 56th–59th BPSC Prelims 2014

    Which of the following cities is located in the easternmost part of Bihar?

    1. ABhagalpur
    2. BPatna
    3. CKatihar
    4. DPurnia
    Answer and explanation →

33. 33. 67th BPSC Prelims 2022

    Brahmayoni Hill is located in which district of Bihar?

    1. AGaya
    2. BRohtas
    3. CNalanda
    4. DNawada
    5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

34. 34. 66th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2020

    Which city of Bihar is surrounded by five hills?

    1. AGaya
    2. BPatna
    3. CBhagalpur
    4. DBodh Gaya
    5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

35. 35. 43rd BPSC Prelims 1999

    The number of Indian states touching the boundary of Bihar is –

    1. AFour
    2. BFive
    3. CSix
    4. DSeven
    Answer and explanation →

36. 36. 63rd BPSC Prelims 2017

    Which of the following districts of Bihar does not share border with Nepal?

    1. AMadhubani
    2. BKishanganj
    3. CSitamarhi
    4. DPurnia
    5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

37. 37. 45th BPSC Prelims 2001

    After the formation of Jharkhand how many districts were left with Bihar? (Nearest figure)

    1. A37
    2. B65
    3. C60
    4. D62
    Answer and explanation →

38. 38. 64th BPSC Prelims 2018

    By how many districts of Bihar was Patna district bounded till July 2018?

    1. A7
    2. B8
    3. C9
    4. D10
    5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

39. 39. 45th BPSC Prelims 2001

    Which of the following districts of Bihar transferred some of its areas to West Bengal?

    1. AJamshedpur
    2. BBhagalpur and Samastipur
    3. CPurnea and Manbhum
    4. DRajgir
    Answer and explanation →

40. 40. 41st BPSC Prelims 1996

    Forests of Chhotanagpur are –

    • (i) Evergreen
    • (ii) Deciduous
    • (iii) Savanna
    • (iv) Thorny

    Select your answer out of the following codes –

    1. Ai and ii both are true
    2. Bonly ii is true
    3. Cii and iii both are true
    4. Donly iv is true
    Answer and explanation →

41. 41. 39th BPSC Prelims 1994

    The expansion of forest in Bihar is on the area of:

    1. A28 lakh hectare
    2. B29 lakh hectare
    3. C30 lakh hectare
    4. D31 lakh hectare
    Answer and explanation →

42. 42. 42nd BPSC Prelims 1997 · 44th BPSC Prelims 2000

    The percent of the total geographical area of Bihar covered by forests is-

    1. A17%
    2. B23%
    3. C27%
    4. D33%
    Answer and explanation →

43. 43. 66th BPSC Prelims 2020

    What is the percentage of all types of forest area to the total geographical area of Bihar State?

    1. A7.27
    2. B6.87
    3. C3.21
    4. D12.77
    5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

44. 44. 56th–59th BPSC Prelims 2014

    How much square meter of forest of area is there in Bihar?

    1. A2812 sq. meter
    2. B3612 sq. meter
    3. C2461 sq. meter
    4. D2612 sq. meter
    Answer and explanation →

45. 45. 65th BPSC Prelims 2019

    Among the following districts, which one has the larger area under dense deciduous forest cover?

    1. AWest Champaran
    2. BGaya
    3. CKaimur
    4. DNawada
    5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

46. 46. 44th BPSC Prelims 2000

    The total forest area as a percentage of area in Bihar is-

    1. A32%
    2. B21%
    3. C19%
    4. D31%
    Answer and explanation →