Geography · Chapter 24 of 29

Winds & Forests: BPSC Prelims PYQs

4 previous-year questions on Winds & Forests, asked 1996–2024. Each one opens to its answer and explanation.

1. 1. 67th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2022

   In which hemisphere, roaring forties, furious fifties and shrieking sixties are blowing?

   1. ANorthern Hemisphere
   2. BSouthern Hemisphere
   3. CEastern Hemisphere
   4. DWestern Hemisphere
   5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

2. 2. 41st BPSC Prelims 1996

   Dense-forests on the earth are mostly found –

   1. ANearby Equator
   2. BNearby tropic of Cancer
   3. CNearby tropic of Capricorn
   4. DNearby Poles
   Answer and explanation →

3. 3. BPSC BAO 2024

   The main soil that develops in the coniferous forest regions of the Taiga is -

   1. AChernozem
   2. BPodzol
   3. CChestnut
   4. DNone of the above
   Answer and explanation →

4. 4. 45th BPSC Prelims 2001

   Which country of the world is the largest producer and exporter of soft timber and wood pulp?

   1. AU.S.A
   2. BNorway
   3. CSweden
   4. DCanada
   Answer and explanation →