Explore the complete BPSC Mains Geography Question Paper 2025 (GS Paper 2) with topic-wise analysis, key trends, and download guide to help aspirants prepare effectively for upcoming BPSC Mains exams.
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Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) conducts the BPSC Combined Competitive Examination (BPSC CCE) every year to recruit candidates for prestigious administrative posts in the Bihar state government. The BPSC Mains Exam is the second and most crucial stage of this recruitment process. Among the General Studies (GS) papers, Geography-related questions hold significant weightage, particularly in the BPSC Mains Geography Question Paper 2025 GS 2.
This article provides a complete guide to the BPSC Mains Geography Question Paper 2025, including the exam pattern, syllabus coverage, download link, important topics, and expert preparation tips for aspirants aiming to score high in the Mains exam.
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| Write an essay on the importance of the use of traditional and indigenous technology in the development of the agriculture sector of Bihar. (BPSC, 42nd) | बिहार के कृषि क्षेत्र के विकास में पारंपरिक तथा परंपरागत तकनीकी के प्रयोग के महत्व पर एक निबंध लिखिए। |
| Discuss the main trends of Indian agriculture after Independence. (BPSC, 41st) | स्वतंत्रता प्राप्ति के बाद भारतीय कृषि की मुख्य प्रवृत्तियाँ उभर कर आई हैं। चर्चा करें। |
| What important trends have emerged in Indian agriculture as a result of liberalization? (BPSC, 44th) | उदारीकरण के परिणामस्वरूप भारतीय कृषि में कौन-कौन सी महत्वपूर्ण प्रवृत्तियाँ उभर कर आई हैं? |
| Explain the basic reasons why the production per hectare of various agricultural produce is stable in Bihar and suggest important measures to overcome them. (BPSC, 46th) | बिहार में विभिन्न कृषि उपजों की प्रति हेक्टेयर उत्पादकता स्थिर क्यों है? इसके आधारभूत कारणों एवं उन्हें दूर करने के महत्वपूर्ण उपायों को समझाइए। |
| “Green Revolution has increased the production of food grains in India but has created many environmental problems.” Explain with examples. (BPSC, 48–52nd) | “हरित क्रांति ने भारत में अन्न उत्पादन को बढ़ाया है, परंतु इससे अनेक पर्यावरणीय समस्याएँ उत्पन्न हुई हैं।” इस कथन की व्याख्या उदाहरण सहित कीजिए। |
| How does the changing nature of the Indian monsoon adversely affect the agriculture of India? Explain with special reference to Bihar. (BPSC, 53rd) | किस प्रकार से भारतीय मानसून का परिवर्तनशील स्वभाव भारत की कृषि को प्रतिकूल रूप से प्रभावित करता है? बिहार के विशेष सन्दर्भ में इसकी व्याख्या कीजिए। |
| Describe agricultural marketing in India and state the weaknesses of the system. What measures have been taken by the Bihar Government to improve it? (BPSC, 56–59th) | भारत में कृषि विपणन का वर्णन कीजिए तथा कृषि विपणन व्यवस्था की कमजोरियों को बताइए। इस व्यवस्था में सुधार हेतु बिहार सरकार द्वारा किए गए उपायों का उल्लेख कीजिए। |
| Explain the trends of prosperity and productivity in Indian agriculture. Also suggest measures to improve productivity and increase agricultural income in the country. (BPSC, 60–62nd) | भारतीय कृषि में समृद्धि एवं उत्पादकता की प्रवृत्तियों की व्याख्या कीजिए। देश में उत्पादकता सुधारने एवं कृषि आय बढ़ाने के उपाय भी समझाइए। |
| Throwing light on the major problems of Indian agriculture at present, give suggestions to overcome them and discuss major government programmes for agricultural development. (BPSC, 63rd) | वर्तमान में भारतीय कृषि की प्रमुख समस्याओं पर प्रकाश डालते हुए, उन्हें दूर करने हेतु सुझाव दीजिए तथा कृषि विकास के लिए सरकार द्वारा चलाए जा रहे प्रमुख कार्यक्रमों की चर्चा कीजिए। |
| Explain the trends of prosperity and productivity in Indian agriculture since 1991. Suggest practical measures to increase agricultural production and productivity in Bihar. (BPSC, 46th) | भारतीय कृषि में 1991 से समृद्धि एवं उत्पादकता की प्रवृत्तियों की व्याख्या कीजिए। बिहार में कृषि उत्पादन और उत्पादकता बढ़ाने के लिए व्यावहारिक उपाय सुझाइए। |
| Critically examine the need for food security in India. (BPSC, 64th) | भारत में खाद्य सुरक्षा की आवश्यकता का आलोचनात्मक परीक्षण कीजिए। |
| What is Indian Ocean Dipole Movement? Explain how it was related to the erraticity of monsoons during 2022 in India. What was its effect on food production and economy? (BPSC, 68th) | भारतीय महासागर द्विध्रुवीय गति (Indian Ocean Dipole Movement) क्या है? वर्ष 2022 में यह भारत में मानसून की अनियमितता से कैसे संबंधित था? इस अनियमितता का भारत में खाद्य उत्पादन एवं अर्थव्यवस्था पर क्या प्रभाव पड़ा, समझाइए। |
| On the basis of raw materials, divide Bihar into forest-based, agro-based, and mineral-based industries. Substantiate your answer with location maps. (BPSC, 68th) | कच्चे माल के आधार पर बिहार को वनोपज-आधारित, कृषि-आधारित तथा खनिज-आधारित उद्योगों में विभाजित कीजिए। इन उद्योगों के अवस्थिति चित्र द्वारा अपने उत्तर को स्पष्ट कीजिए। |
| Analyze the mechanism and characteristics of the Indian monsoon system. (BPSC, 69th) | भारतीय मानसून तंत्र की क्रियाविधि एवं विशेषताओं का विश्लेषण कीजिए। |
| Describe the monsoon system of India – its nature, types, climate change, distribution, synonyms, east and west jet streams, and feasibility. (BPSC, 69th) | ‘भारत की मानसून प्रणाली’ – इसके स्वभाव, प्रकार, जलवायु परिवर्तन, वितरण, समानार्थक शब्द, पूर्वी एवं पश्चिमी जेट स्ट्रीम तथा व्यवहारिकता का वर्णन कीजिए। |
| Explain the climatic conditions and mechanism of winter rainfall in India with their spatial spread. (BPSC, 70th) | भारत में शीतकालीन वर्षा की जलवायु परिस्थितियों और उनके तंत्र की व्याख्या कीजिए, साथ ही उनके स्थानिक विस्तार को स्पष्ट कीजिए। |
| Discuss the environmental and economic benefits of mangrove forest cover along the Indian coast with examples. (BPSC, 70th) | उदाहरणों सहित भारतीय तटरेखा के साथ मैंग्रोव वनों के पर्यावरणीय और आर्थिक लाभों पर चर्चा कीजिए। |
| What are the suitable geographical conditions for the cultivation of major types of millets in India? Explain with examples. (BPSC, 70th) | भारत में प्रमुख प्रकार के मोटे अनाज (मिलेट्स) की खेती के लिए उपयुक्त भौगोलिक परिस्थितियाँ क्या हैं? उदाहरण सहित समझाइए। |
प्राकृतिक आपदाएँ (Natural Calamities)
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| Natural calamities are the main cause of poverty in Bihar. Do you agree with this statement? Express your views. (BPSC, 47th) |
प्राकृतिक आपदाएँ बिहार में निर्धनता का प्रमुख कारण हैं। क्या आप इस कथन से सहमत हैं? अपने विचार प्रकट कीजिए। |
मृदा एवं वन (Soil & Forest)
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| What are the major physical and cultural causes of soil erosion in India? (BPSC, 39th) |
भारत में मृदा अपरदन के प्रमुख भौतिक एवं सांस्कृतिक कारण क्या हैं? |
| Discuss the characteristics of major soil regions of India and their suitability for important crops. | भारत के प्रमुख मृदा प्रदेशों की विशेषताओं तथा महत्वपूर्ण फसलों के लिए उनकी उपयोगिता का विवेचन कीजिए। |
| How do forests in India contribute to the economic development of the country? | भारत में वन देश के आर्थिक विकास में किस प्रकार योगदान करते हैं? |
| Distinguish between the alluvial and the diluvial soils of India and explain their process of formation, characteristics, and distribution pattern with examples. (BPSC, 70th) | भारत की जलोढ़ (Alluvial) और प्रलयजन्य (Diluvial) मिट्टियों में अंतर बताइए तथा उनके निर्माण की प्रक्रिया, विशेषताएँ और वितरण पैटर्न को उदाहरण सहित स्पष्ट कीजिए। |
भारत की भौतिक संरचना (Physical Structure of India)
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| Discuss the structure and development of Peninsular India. (BPSC, 40th) | प्रायद्वीपीय भारत की संरचना तथा विकास का विवेचन कीजिए। |
| Divide India into physical regions and describe them with the help of a map. (BPSC, 43rd) | भारत को भौतिक प्रदेशों में विभाजित कर उनका वर्णन कीजिए तथा मानचित्र द्वारा स्पष्ट कीजिए। |
| Natural variations have led to uneven development in India. Explain with suitable examples. (BPSC, 48–52nd) | प्राकृतिक विविधताओं ने भारत में असमान विकास को जन्म दिया है। उपयुक्त उदाहरण सहित स्पष्ट कीजिए। |
| Explain the origin of the Himalayas based on the Plate Tectonics Theory. (BPSC, 42nd) | प्लेट विवर्तनिकी सिद्धांत के आधार पर हिमालय पर्वत की उत्पत्ति की व्याख्या कीजिए। |
| Divide India into major physiographic divisions and describe the region to which Bihar belongs. (BPSC, 69th) | भारत को प्रमुख भौतिक विभाजनों में विभाजित कर उनका वर्णन कीजिए तथा बताइए कि बिहार राज्य की भूमि किस क्षेत्र में आती है। |
| ‘The Peninsular India is richer in rock and mineral resources.’ Discuss the statement in relation to their geological formations and associated quarrying and mining activities. (BPSC, 70th) | “प्रायद्वीपीय भारत शिलाओं और खनिज संसाधनों में अधिक समृद्ध है।” इस कथन पर भूगर्भिक संरचनाओं और संबंधित उत्खनन एवं खनन गतिविधियों के संदर्भ में चर्चा कीजिए। |
नदी जल विवाद एवं बहुउद्देशीय नदी घाटी परियोजनाएँ (River Water Disputes / Multipurpose River Valley Projects)
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| Critically examine the relevance of movements against multipurpose projects in India. | भारत में बहुउद्देशीय परियोजनाओं के विरुद्ध आंदोलनों की प्रासंगिकता का आलोचनात्मक परीक्षण कीजिए। |
| Explain the role of multipurpose river valley projects in the development of Bihar. (BPSC, 41st & 44th) | बिहार राज्य के विकास में बहुउद्देशीय नदी घाटी परियोजनाओं की भूमिका समझाइए। |
| Discuss the causes and consequences of inter-state disputes over river water sharing in India. Can this problem be resolved? | भारत में नदी जल के बंटवारे को लेकर अंतर-राज्यीय विवादों के कारणों एवं परिणामों की चर्चा कीजिए। क्या इस समस्या का समाधान संभव है? |
BPSC Mains Geography Question Paper 2025 GS 2 includes a mix of short, medium, and long descriptive questions. Based on previous years, the paper may include:
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Topic Asked |
Question Type |
| BPSC 70th Mains (2025) | Monsoon system of India, Winter rainfall, Mangroves, Millets cultivation | Descriptive/Analytical |
| BPSC 69th Mains (2024) | Physical divisions of India, Peninsular India, Bihar region, Monsoon system | Descriptive/Map-based |
| BPSC 68th Mains (2023) | Indian Ocean Dipole, Agriculture impact, Raw material-based industries in Bihar | Analytical/Conceptual |
| BPSC 67th Mains (2022) | Causes of floods in Bihar | Analytical |
| BPSC 66th Mains (2021) | Industrial regions of India | Map-based |
| BPSC 65th Mains (2020) | Soil erosion and its control | Descriptive |
| BPSC 64th Mains (2019) | Role of rivers in economic development | Conceptual |
| BPSC 63rd Mains (2018) | Population density and regional imbalance | Analytical |
Note: This trend shows that Geography and environment-related questions consistently appear in GS Paper 2, often integrated with socio-economic aspects.
Geography portion of BPSC Mains GS Paper 2 plays a vital role in determining the final score, as it includes both conceptual and current-affairs-based questions. The paper tests a candidate’s understanding of physical, human, and economic geography, along with geographical issues related to Bihar and India.
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Exam Name |
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Mains Exam 2025 |
| Paper Name | General Studies Paper 2 (GS 2) |
| Section Covered | Geography, Environment, Economy, Science & Tech |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Paper Type | Descriptive |
| Time Duration | 3 Hours |
| Language Medium | Hindi / English |
| Official Website | bpsc.bih.nic.in |
After the BPSC Mains Exam 2025, the Commission uploads the official question papers on its website. Candidates can easily download the BPSC Mains Geography Question Paper 2025 GS 2 PDF from the BPSC portal once it is released. Steps to Download the Question Paper:
Geography portion contributes significantly to overall marks due to its interdisciplinary nature. Here’s why it’s crucial:
To excel in the Geography section of BPSC Mains GS Paper 2, follow these preparation tips:
Note: These areas are highly probable based on previous years’ trends and current environmental relevance.
BPSC Mains Geography Question Paper 2025 GS 2 is a vital component of the General Studies syllabus, integrating knowledge of physical, human, and economic geography with real-world applications. Aspirants should focus on conceptual clarity, answer presentation, and map-based explanations to score high.
Downloading and analyzing the BPSC Mains Geography Question Paper 2025 PDF after the exam will help identify important topics, assess question trends, and fine-tune preparation for future attempts.
You can download the BPSC Mains Geography Question Paper 2025 PDF from the official website www.bpsc.bih.nic.in under the “Question Papers” section.
The 2025 paper focused on climate and rainfall mechanisms, agriculture and food security, mineral and soil resources, migration from Bihar, industrial geography, and renewable energy development, such as solar power.
The paper was of a moderate to difficult level. While the conceptual questions were direct, the analytical ones required a deep understanding of geography, environment, and current affairs, especially related to Bihar’s development issues.
Aspirants should combine NCERTs (Class 11–12), G.C. Leong, Bihar Economic Survey, and current geography topics. Practice descriptive answer writing with maps and examples, focusing on Bihar’s agriculture, monsoon patterns, and regional resources.
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