BPSC Mains Geography Optional Question Papers – Year Wise PDF

Download BPSC Mains Geography Optional previous year question papers from 68th BPSC to 70th BPSC Mains examination.
The Geography optional paper in BPSC Mains is qualifying in nature and is conducted as an objective-type examination.

The BPSC Mains Geography Optional question paper consists of 100 objective questions, to be attempted in 2 hours, carrying a total of 100 marks. Marks obtained in the Geography optional paper are NOT added to the final merit list, but qualifying this paper is mandatory.

Nature of BPSC Mains Geography Optional Paper

Paper Name: Optional Subject – Geography
Exam Stage: BPSC Mains
Nature: Qualifying only
Question Type: Objective (MCQs)
Total Questions: 100
Total Marks: 100
Time Duration: 2 Hours
Merit List: Marks not counted

Minimum Qualifying Marks (Category-Wise)

Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks in the Geography optional paper to be considered for the final merit list.

General Category: 40%
Backward Class (BC): 36.5%
Extremely Backward Class (EBC): 34%
SC / ST / Women / Disabled Candidates: 32%

Failure to qualify in the Geography optional paper leads to disqualification, regardless of performance in GS or Essay papers.