General Studies is a crucial component of various competitive exams like OSSSC RI, ARI, Amin, SFS, and ICDS Supervisor. It encompasses a wide range of topics, from current affairs to history, geography, polity, and more. To excel in these exams, it’s essential to have a strong grasp of general knowledge. Here, we present a curated list of the top 30 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) that are commonly encountered in these exams, covering diverse subjects to help you prepare effectively.
Top 30 General Studies MCQs For OSSSC RI,ARI, Amin, SFS, ICDS Supervisor
- Who is the author of Mudrarakshasa?
A) Kalidasa
B) Vishakhadatta
C) Bhasa
D) Kalhana
Answer: B) Vishakhadatta - Which work was written by Kalhana?
A) Kathasaritsagar
B) Rajtarangini
C) Natyashastra
D) Raghuvansan
Answer: B) Rajtarangini - In which type of rock is petroleum found chiefly in India?
A) Basalt
B) Metamorphic Rocks
C) Sedimentary Rocks
D) None of the above
Answer: C) Sedimentary Rocks - Which river feeds the Tehri Dam?
A) Alaknanda
B) Bhagirathi
C) Gandak
D) Ghagghar
Answer: B) Bhagirathi - Area-wise, which among the following is the largest physiographic unit of India?
A) Himalayan Mountains
B) Thar Desert
C) Deccan Plateau
D) Great Plains of North India
Answer: C) Deccan Plateau - Which is the first shore-based, modern, integrated steel plant in India?
A) Mangalore
B) Vishakhapatnam
C) Haldia
D) Salem
Answer: B) Vishakhapatnam - In which state is the tallest dam in India, the Tehri Dam, located?
A) Himachal Pradesh
B) Uttarakhand
C) Sikkim
D) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: B) Uttarakhand - Which type of rocks are important for preserving a record of ancient landscapes, climates, and fossils?
A) Igneous Rocks
B) Metamorphic Rocks
C) Sedimentary Rocks
D) Volcanic Rocks
Answer: C) Sedimentary Rocks - Which river is known for its role in the formation of the Great Plains of North India?
A) Ganga
B) Yamuna
C) Saraswati
D) Bhagirathi
Answer: A) Ganga - Who authored the Kamasutra?
A) Vatsayana
B) Amoghavarsha
C) Asvaghosa
D) Bharata Muni
Answer: A) Vatsayana - Which ancient text is attributed to Shaivite Somadeva?
A) Swapanvasdattam
B) Abhigyaan Shakuntala
C) Kathasaritsagar
D) Prashnottarmalika
Answer: C) Kathasaritsagar - What is the notable work of Bharata Muni?
A) Buddha Charita
B) Vikramorvashi
C) Natyashastra
D) Prashnottarmalika
Answer: C) Natyashastra - Who wrote the play Abhigyaan Shakuntala?
A) Kalidasa
B) Bhasa
C) Vishakhadatta
D) Asvaghosa
Answer: A) Kalidasa - What literary work is attributed to Asvaghosa?
A) Vikramorvashi
B) Buddha Charita
C) Swapanvasdattam
D) Mudrarakshasa
Answer: B) Buddha Charita - What event was a turning point that led to the initiation of the Non-Cooperation Movement?
A) Salt March
B) Jallianwala Bagh massacre
C) Quit India Movement
D) Simon Commission
Answer: B) Jallianwala Bagh massacre - When was the Non-Cooperation Movement formally launched?
A) August 1, 1920
B) March 12, 1930
C) August 8, 1942
D) January 26, 1930
Answer: A) August 1, 1920 - What was the primary aim of the Civil Disobedience Movement?
A) Boycott British goods
B) Demand complete independence from British rule
C) Protest against the Rowlatt Act
D) Promote the use of khadi
Answer: B) Demand complete independence from British rule - Which event marked the beginning of the Civil Disobedience Movement?
A) Quit India Movement
B) Dandi Salt March
C) Jallianwala Bagh massacre
D) Chauri Chaura Incident
Answer: B) Dandi Salt March - Who led the ‘Khudai Khidmatgars’ during the Civil Disobedience Movement?
A) C. Rajagopalachari
B) Sarojini Naidu
C) Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan
D) Kelappan
Answer: C) Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan - Which pact led to the suspension of the Civil Disobedience Movement in 1931?
A) Gandhi-Irwin Pact
B) Poona Pact
C) Lucknow Pact
D) Delhi Pact
Answer: A) Gandhi-Irwin Pact - What was the immediate cause for launching the Quit India Movement?
A) Failure of the Cripps Mission
B) Dandi Salt March
C) Chauri Chaura Incident
D) Round Table Conference
Answer: A) Failure of the Cripps Mission - What slogan did Mahatma Gandhi give during the Quit India Movement?
A) Swaraj is my birthright
B) Do or Die
C) Vande Mataram
D) Inquilab Zindabad
Answer: B) Do or Die - Which institution has conceptualized the ‘Lightweight Payments System’?
A) NPCI
B) RBI
C) NASSCOM
D) NITI Aayog
Answer: B) RBI - Which institution is set to introduce the ‘Expected Loss-based Approach for Bad Loan Provisioning’?
A) RBI
B) SEBI
C) EPFO
D) PFRDA
Answer: A) RBI - What is the name of the tariff levied on imported goods to offset subsidies given to producers of the goods in the exporting country?
A) Countervailing Duty
B) Anti-Dumping Duty
C) Safeguard Duty
D) Protective Duty
Answer: A) Countervailing Duty - Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has recently raised its stake in which IT company?
A) Wipro
B) Tech Mahindra
C) Infosys
D) Tata Consultancy Services
Answer: B) Tech Mahindra - Which institution is responsible for overseeing the securities and commodity markets in India?
A) RBI
B) SEBI
C) NITI Aayog
D) EPFO
Answer: B) SEBI - What is the primary purpose of the Reserve Bank of India’s ‘Lightweight Payments System’?
A) To reduce transaction fees
B) To ensure uninterrupted transactions during extreme situations
C) To increase transaction speed
D) To integrate with global payment systems
Answer: B) To ensure uninterrupted transactions during extreme situations - What was the primary method of resistance advocated in the Quit India Movement?
A) Violent revolution
B) Non-violent civil disobedience
C) Economic blockade
D) Guerilla warfare
Answer: B) Non-violent civil disobedience - Which significant global event coincided with the Quit India Movement, increasing pressure on Britain to address Indian demands?
A) World War I
B) World War II
C) Cold War
D) Korean War
Answer: B) World War II
