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.
- Narrow water area attached with a main land in the form of channels, known as “Kayals” are found in which among the following states of India?
A. Karnataka
B. Maharashtra
C. Kerala
D. Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer: C [Kerala] - Cooch Behar in West Bengal is famous for which among the following industries?
A. Cotton Cloth Industry
B. Silk Industry
C. Petroleum Industry
D. Glass Industry
Correct Answer: B [Silk Industry] - In which state is located the Jongsong Peak?
A. Sikkim
B. West Bengal
C. Manipur
D. Nagaland
Correct Answer: A [Sikkim] - The following river originates in Rajasthan and disappears in Gujarat?
A. Luni
B. Narmada
C. Tapi
D. Banas
Correct Answer: A [Luni] - Which among the following is not correctly matched?
A. Sukhna Lake – Chandigarh
B. Wandoor Beach – Andaman & Nicobar
C. Bangaram Beach – Lakshadweep
D. Devka Beach – Goa
Correct Answer: D [Devka Beach – Goa] - Which among the following tribe has the largest population in India?
A. Bhils
B. Meenas
C. Gonds
D. Sahariyas
Correct Answer: A [Bhils] - The red sandstone of the Qutub Minar, Fatepur Sikri, Red Fort was obtained from which of the following system?
A. Dharwar System
B. Gondwana System
C. Cuddapah System
D. Vindhyan System
Correct Answer: D [Vindhyan System] - The earthquake-resistant construction Dhajji Dewari system is found in which of the following places of India?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Assam
C. Tripura
D. Jammu & Kashmir
Correct Answer: D [Jammu & Kashmir] - Which of the following is the largest glacier of the Eastern Himalayan region?
A. Lonak
B. Sonapani
C. Zemu
D. Bara Shigri
Correct Answer: C [Zemu] - Which one among the following passes connects Lhasa with Ladakh
A. Khyber
B. Burzil
C. Babusar
D. Lanak La
Correct Answer: D [Lanak La] - Which is the first shore-based, modern, integrated steel plant in India?
[A] Mangalore
[B] Vishakhapatnam
[C] Haldia
[D] Salem
Correct Answer: B [Vishakhapatnam] - Which among the following states of India shared its boundary with Myanmar?
Arunachal Pradesh
Nagaland
Manipur
Tripura
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Correct Answer: B [1, 2 & 3] - Which of the following regions are the resultant of Geosyncline Evolution?
[A] Northern mountains
[B] Peninsular region
[C] Arakan Yoma folded zones
[D] None of the above
Correct Answer: A [Northern mountains] - Which of the following hill station is referred to as the “Kashmir of South India”?
[A] Ranni
[B] Munnar
[C] Panchalimedu
[D] Soordelu
Correct Answer: B [Munnar] - Which among the following districts are the part of the Western Himalayan cold desert region?
Lahaul & Spiti
Kinnaur
Kargil
Leh
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4] - Bhitarkanika mangrove is separated from the Bay of Bengal by which of the following beaches?
[A] Puri Beach
[B] Ganjam Beach
[C] Gahirmatha Beach
[D] Konark Beach
Correct Answer: C [Gahirmatha Beach] - Which of the following is the first beach of India to get Blue Flag certification?
[A] Konark Beach
[B] Puri Beach
[C] Chandrabhaga Beach
[D] Satpada Beach
Correct Answer: C [Chandrabhaga Beach] - Gulf of Mannar is separated from Palk Bay by which of the following?
[A] Gulf of Katchh
[B] Gulf of Khambat
[C] Adam’s Bridge
[D] None of the above
Correct Answer: C [Adam’s Bridge] - Which among the following plateau have a famous gold field?
[A] Karbi Anglong Plateau
[B] Karbi Meghalaya Plateau
[C] Kaas Plateau
[D] Kolar Plateau
Correct Answer: D [Kolar Plateau] - Damodar is a tributary of which of the following river?
[A] Ganga
[B] Hugli
[C] Subarnaekha
[D] Mahanadi
Correct Answer: B [Hugli] - Arrange the following tributaries of the Brahmaputra river from West to East
1. Lohit
2. Subansiri
3. Tista
4. Dibang
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1, 2, 3, 4
[B] 3, 2, 1, 4
[C] 3, 1, 2, 4
[D] 1, 4, 3, 2
Correct Answer: B) [3, 2, 1, 4] - The place located at the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers is known as which of the following?
A) Badrinath
B) Rishikesh
C) Devprayag
D) Rudraprayag
Correct Answer: C) [Devprayag] - Arrange the following river of peninsular India as per the descending order of their length
1. Narmada
2. Krishna
3. Godavari
4. Mahanadi
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 3, 1, 2, 4
[B] 3, 2, 1, 4
[C] 2, 3, 1, 4
[D] 4, 3, 2, 1
Correct Answer: B) [3, 2, 1, 4] - In which of the following State of India, Fulhar Lake is situated?
A) Bihar
B) Uttarakhand
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer: C) [Uttar Pradesh] - Which among the following pairs are correctly matched?
1. Govind Sagar — Sutlej
2. Kolleru Lake — Krishna
3. Ukai Reservoir — Tapi
4. Wular Lake — Jhelum
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1 & 3
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Correct Answer: C) [1, 3 & 4] - Leaching is the maximum in which of the following types of soil?
A) Desert soil
B) Laterite soil
C) Red soil
D) Regur soil
Correct Answer: B) [Laterite soil] - Which of the following groups of states accounts for about 90% of the annual coal production in India?
A) Orissa, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan
B) Jharkhand, Orissa and West Bengal
C) Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal
D) Jharkhand, Orissa and Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer: B) [Jharkhand, Orissa and West Bengal] - Which among the following types of coal is used to make coke?
A) Bituminous
B) Anthracite
C) Lignite
D) Peat
Correct Answer: A) [Bituminous] - Which among the following pairs are correct?
1. GMR Vasavi Power Plant- Diesel-based
2. Dabhol Power Station- Gas-based
3. Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Station- Coal-based
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1 & 3
[C] 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Correct Answer: D) [1, 2 & 3] - Dool Hasti project is situated across which of the following rivers?
A) Sutlej
B) Ravi
C) Chenab
D) Beas
Correct Answer: C) [Chenab]
