Geography plays a crucial role in various competitive exams, including OSSSC RI, ARI, AMIN, SFS, and ICDS Supervisor. To assist candidates in their preparation, we have compiled a set of 30 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) at a moderate difficulty level. Each question is accompanied by a correct answer to enhance your geographical knowledge and better prepare you for the upcoming exams.
Top 30 Geography MCQs for OSSSC RI, ARI, AMIN, SFS, ICDS Supervisor Exams
These geography MCQs cover a range of topics, providing a comprehensive review for candidates preparing for OSSSC RI, ARI, AMIN, SFS, ICDS Supervisor exams.
1 . What is the largest ocean on Earth?
a. Atlantic Ocean
b. Indian Ocean
c. Southern Ocean
d. Pacific Ocean
Correct Answer: d. Pacific Ocean
2. Which mountain range separates Europe from Asia?
a. Andes
b. Himalayas
c. Alps
d. Ural Mountains
Correct Answer: d. Ural Mountains
3. Which river is the longest in the world?
a. Ganges
b. Nile
c. Amazon
d. Mississippi-Missouri
Correct Answer: b. Nile
4. What is the capital city of Australia?
a. Sydney
b. Melbourne
c. Canberra
d. Brisbane
Correct Answer: c. Canberra
5. The Great Barrier Reef is located in which country?
a. Mexico
b. Australia
c. Brazil
d. Indonesia
Correct Answer: b. Australia
6. Which of the following is a landlocked country in South Asia?
a. India
b. Bangladesh
c. Nepal
d. Sri Lanka
Correct Answer: c. Nepal
7. What is the capital city of Canada?
a. Toronto
b. Vancouver
c. Ottawa
d. Montreal
Correct Answer: c. Ottawa
8. Which desert is the largest hot desert in the world?
a. Sahara Desert
b. Arabian Desert
c. Gobi Desert
d. Kalahari Desert
Correct Answer: a. Sahara Desert
9. What is the capital of Japan?
a. Seoul
b. Tokyo
c. Beijing
d. Bangkok
Correct Answer: b. Tokyo
10 . Which country is known as the “Land of the Rising Sun”?
a. China
b. Japan
c. South Korea
d. Vietnam
Correct Answer: b. Japan
11. The Tropic of Cancer does not pass through which of the following countries?
a. India
b. Mexico
c. Saudi Arabia
d. Egypt
Correct Answer: d. Egypt
12. In which ocean is the Mariana Trench located?
a. Atlantic Ocean
b. Indian Ocean
c. Southern Ocean
d. Pacific Ocean
Correct Answer: d. Pacific Ocean
13. Which river is associated with the city of Paris?
a. Thames
b. Danube
c. Seine
d. Rhine
Correct Answer: c. Seine
14. Which South American country is the largest by land area?
a. Brazil
b. Argentina
c. Peru
d. Colombia
Correct Answer: a. Brazil
15. Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, is part of which mountain range?
a. Andes
b. Rocky Mountains
c. Himalayas
d. Alps
Correct Answer: c. Himalayas
16. Which of the following is a major river in Africa and is often associated with the ancient Egyptian civilization?
a. Congo River
b. Nile River
c. Niger River
d. Zambezi River
Correct Answer: b. Nile River
17. What is the currency of Brazil?
a. Peso
b. Real
c. Rand
d. Rupee
Correct Answer: b. Real
18. Which country is known as the “Land of a Thousand Lakes”?
a. Canada
b. Finland
c. Sweden
d. Russia
Correct Answer: b. Finland
19. The Amazon Rainforest is primarily located in which South American country?
a. Brazil
b. Argentina
c. Peru
d. Colombia
Correct Answer: a. Brazil
20. Which of the following is a Gulf in the Arabian Sea?
a. Gulf of Aden
b. Gulf of Thailand
c. Gulf of Oman
d. Gulf of Mexico
Correct Answer: c. Gulf of Oman
21. Which ocean is the smallest and shallowest among the world’s five oceans?
a. Arctic Ocean
b. Indian Ocean
c. Atlantic Ocean
d. Southern Ocean
Correct Answer: a. Arctic Ocean
22. The city of Istanbul is located on two continents. Which continents are they?
a. Europe and Africa
b. Asia and Europe
c. Asia and Africa
d. Europe and North America
Correct Answer: b. Asia and Europe
23. Which island country is known as the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean”?
a. Seychelles
b. Maldives
c. Sri Lanka
d. Madagascar
Correct Answer: c. Sri Lanka
24. Which desert is located in the southwestern United States and parts of Mexico?
a. Mojave Desert
b. Sahara Desert
c. Gobi Desert
d. Kalahari Desert
Correct Answer: a. Mojave Desert
25. Which river is the longest in Asia?
a. Ganges
b. Yangtze
c. Mekong
d. Indus
Correct Answer: b. Yangtze
26. The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Mediterranean Sea to which other body of water?
a. Red Sea
b. Atlantic Ocean
c. Black Sea
d. Arabian Sea
Correct Answer: b. Atlantic Ocean
27. Which African country is known as the “Rainbow Nation”?
a. Nigeria
b. South Africa
c. Kenya
d. Ghana
Correct Answer: b. South Africa
28. The city of Cairo is located along the banks of which river?
a. Niger River
b. Nile River
c. Congo River
d. Zambezi River
Correct Answer: b. Nile River
29. Which of the following mountain ranges is located in the United States?
a. Andes
b. Himalayas
c. Rocky Mountains
d. Alps
Correct Answer: c. Rocky Mountains
30. Which African country is known as the “Pearl of Africa”?
a. Kenya
b. Uganda
c. Tanzania
d. Nigeria
Correct Answer: b. Uganda
