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 India Geography MCQs For OSSSC RI,ARI, Amin, SFS, ICDS Supervisor 01 July 2024
- Which state houses the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, designated in 2000?
A) Kerala
B) Karnataka
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: C) Tamil Nadu - The Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve, designated in 2001, is located in which Indian state?
A) Kerala
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Gujarat
D) Karnataka
Answer: B) Tamil Nadu - In which year was the Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve in West Bengal designated?
A) 2000
B) 2001
C) 2004
D) 2009
Answer: B) 2001 - Which city in India falls under Earthquake Zone III?
A) Delhi
B) Chennai
C) Kolkata
D) Guwahati
Answer: C) Kolkata - Guwahati is classified under which Earthquake Zone in India?
A) Zone II
B) Zone III
C) Zone IV
D) Zone V
Answer: D) Zone V - Delhi is situated in which Earthquake Zone according to Indian seismic zoning?
A) Zone II
B) Zone III
C) Zone IV
D) Zone V
Answer: C) Zone IV - The Nokrek Biosphere Reserve, designated in 2009, is located in which state?
A) Assam
B) Meghalaya
C) Arunachal Pradesh
D) Manipur
Answer: B) Meghalaya - Simlipal Biosphere Reserve, designated in 2009, belongs to which Indian state?
A) West Bengal
B) Odisha
C) Jharkhand
D) Bihar
Answer: B) Odisha - Which Indian territory is home to the Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve, designated in 2013?
A) Andaman Islands
B) Great Nicobar
C) Lakshadweep
D) Kavaratti
Answer: B) Great Nicobar - The Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve, designated in 2016, spans which states?
A) Kerala and Karnataka
B) Kerala and Tamil Nadu
C) Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh
D) Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
Answer: B) Kerala and Tamil Nadu - Kanchenjunga Biosphere Reserve, designated in 2018, is part of which state’s districts?
A) Sikkim
B) Arunachal Pradesh
C) West Bengal
D) Assam
Answer: A) Sikkim - Panna Biosphere Reserve, designated in 2020, is located in which Indian state?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Rajasthan
D) Gujarat
Answer: A) Madhya Pradesh - What percentage of the Earth’s atmosphere is composed of Nitrogen (N2)?
A) 20.95%
B) 78.08%
C) 0.93%
D) 0.036%
Answer: B) 78.08% - Which gas in the Earth’s atmosphere has a percentage volume of 20.95%?
A) Oxygen (O2)
B) Carbon dioxide (CO2)
C) Argon (Ar)
D) Nitrogen (N2)
Answer: A) Oxygen (O2) - What is the approximate percentage of Argon (Ar) in the Earth’s atmosphere?
A) 0.05%
B) 0.93%
C) 0.036%
D) 0.002%
Answer: B) 0.93% - Which layer of the Earth’s atmosphere contains the ozone layer?
A) Troposphere
B) Stratosphere
C) Mesosphere
D) Thermosphere
Answer: B) Stratosphere - The layer of the atmosphere where meteorites burn up upon entry is called:
A) Troposphere
B) Stratosphere
C) Mesosphere
D) Thermosphere
Answer: C) Mesosphere - In which layer of the atmosphere does temperature increase with height due to absorption of UV radiation?
A) Troposphere
B) Stratosphere
C) Mesosphere
D) Thermosphere
Answer: D) Thermosphere - Which layer of the atmosphere helps in radio transmission by reflecting radio waves?
A) Troposphere
B) Stratosphere
C) Ionosphere
D) Exosphere
Answer: C) Ionosphere - The uppermost layer of the Earth’s atmosphere is called:
A) Troposphere
B) Stratosphere
C) Mesosphere
D) Exosphere
Answer: D) Exosphere - Which wind is known for causing early ripening of mangoes in Kerala and Karnataka?
A) Chinook
B) Loo
C) Mango shower
D) Mistral
Answer: C) Mango shower - Harmattan winds, known as “doctor winds,” are associated with which region?
A) Sahara desert
B) Coastal regions
C) Hill regions
D) Mediterranean
Answer: A) Sahara desert - Which wind causes “blood rain” in Italy and is harmful to agriculture?
A) Mistral
B) Sirocco
C) Foehn
D) Bora
Answer: B) Sirocco - Which wind affects the North Indian plains with heat waves and heat strokes?
A) Loo
B) Bora
C) Blizzard
D) Harmattan
Answer: A) Loo - Which is the single largest cottage industry in the state of Manipur, India?
A) Sericulture Industry
B) Handloom Industry
C) Leather Industry
D) Jute Industry
Answer: B) Handloom Industry - How many states share their borders with Uttar Pradesh?
A) 5
B) 6
C) 7
D) 8
Answer: D) 8 - Zawar mines, known for zinc, are located in which Indian state?
A) Rajasthan
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Maharashtra
Answer: A) Rajasthan - Tehri Dam, the tallest dam in India, is built on which river?
A) Alaknanda
B) Bhagirathi
C) Gandak
D) Ghagghar
Answer: B) Bhagirathi - Jadugoda mines in Jharkhand are famous for which mineral deposit?
A) Iron ore
B) Mica deposits
C) Gold deposits
D) Uranium deposits
Answer: D) Uranium deposits - The Barak Valley in Assam is famous for which cultivation?
A) Petroleum Production
B) Tea Cultivation
C) Bamboo Industry
D) Cottage Industries
Answer: B) Tea Cultivation
