BPSC Prelims Practice Series – Geography & Environment | Hindi Medium | 1st Edition

• Specially designed for the BPSC Preliminary Examination according to the latest exam pattern
• Includes 2350+ practice questions with detailed explanations
• Contains relevant Previous Years’ Questions (PYQs) for better understanding of BPSC question trends
• Provides comprehensive coverage of Indian Geography, World Geography and Environment
• Helps aspirants identify weak topics through regular practice and self-assessment
• Questions are selected according to the latest syllabus, previous papers and examination trends
• Detailed explanations strengthen conceptual understanding beyond the correct answer
• Also useful for other state-level examinations conducted by BPSC

About This Book

BPSC Prelims Practice Series – Geography & Environment by Drishti Publications is the third book in a seven-book practice series developed for aspirants preparing for the Bihar Public Service Commission Preliminary Examination.

The book has been designed to provide continuous question practice, effective revision and self-assessment. It presents the fundamental concepts of Geography and Environment in an examination-oriented format and helps candidates strengthen their understanding of important facts and concepts required for BPSC Prelims.

The book contains 2350+ practice questions, including Previous Years’ Questions, with detailed explanations. The questions have been selected after considering the latest syllabus, previous examination papers and changing trends of the BPSC Preliminary Examination.

The explanations are structured to ensure that aspirants do not remain limited to identifying the correct option. They also help readers understand the underlying concept, related facts and other important aspects connected with each question.

The book is intended to function not merely as a question bank but as an effective resource for practice, revision and self-evaluation. Regular practice can help candidates improve factual accuracy, identify weaker areas, understand questions quickly and select the correct answer within the available examination time.

This book is suitable for candidates preparing for the BPSC Preliminary Examination and other relevant state-level competitive examinations conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission.

Key Areas Covered

• Indian Geography
• World Geography
• Physical Geography
• Climate and Atmospheric Processes
• Agriculture, Minerals, Industries and Resources
• Population, Urbanisation and Transportation
• Ecology and Ecosystems
• Biodiversity and Conservation
• Environmental Pollution and Impact Assessment
• Climate Change and Renewable Energy

Table of Contents

Section I: Previous Questions Asked in BPSC Preliminary Examinations

Section II: Questions Expected in Upcoming BPSC Preliminary Examinations

Indian Geography

• India – A General Introduction
• Geological Structure
• Physiographic Divisions
• Drainage System
• Climate
• Soils
• Natural Vegetation
• Water Resources, Irrigation and Multipurpose Projects
• Agriculture and Animal Husbandry
• Mineral Resources
• Energy Resources
• Industries
• Transportation
• Population and Urbanisation
• Races and Tribes
• Disaster Management
• States and Union Territories

World Geography

• Universe and Solar System
• Origin and Evolution of the Earth
• Movements of the Earth
• Latitudes and Longitudes
• Internal Structure of the Earth
• Earthquakes, Tsunamis and Volcanoes
• Continental and Oceanic Movements
• Earth Movements and Related Landforms
• Landforms
• Rocks
• Soils
• Agriculture
• Resources, Minerals and Industries
• Transportation and Communication
• Solar Radiation, Heat Budget and Temperature
• Atmospheric Composition and Structure
• Atmospheric Pressure, Movements and Winds
• Fronts, Cyclones and Anticyclones
• Atmospheric Humidity and Precipitation
• Distribution of Water on the Earth’s Surface
• Climate and Climatic Regions
• Regional Geography

Environment

• Biosphere and Biomes
• Ecology and Ecosystems
• Functions of Ecosystems
• Movement of Materials in Ecosystems
• Environmental Adaptation
• Environmental Pollution
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Biodiversity
• Biodiversity in India
• Conservation of Biodiversity
• Concept of Climate Change
• India and Climate Change
• Climate Change Organisations and Conferences
• Ozone Depletion
• Acidification
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Soil
• Environmental Laws, Organisations and Major Movements in India
• International Environmental Organisations and Conferences
• Dimensions of Renewable Energy
• Miscellaneous Topics