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
- Which Himalayan range is home to the Dal Lake and Kashmir Valley?
A) Himadri
B) Himachal
C) Shivalik
D) Pir Panjal
Answer: D) Pir Panja - Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
(a) President of India
(b) Vice President of India
(c) Prime Minister of India
(d) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Ans: (b) Vice President of India - Which of the following is not a component of India’s money supply (M3)?
(a) Currency with the public
(b) Demand deposits with banks
(c) Time deposits with banks
(d) Other deposits with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Ans: (c) Time deposits with banks - Which gas is responsible for the greenhouse effect on Earth?
(a) Oxygen (O2)
(b) Nitrogen (N2)
(c) Carbon dioxide (CO2)
(d) Hydrogen (H2)
Ans: (c) Carbon dioxide (CO2) - The Tropic of Cancer passes through which Indian states?
(a) Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh
(b) Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha
(c) West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh
(d) Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Goa
Ans: (a) Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh - The headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) is located in:
(a) Geneva, Switzerland
(b) New York, USA
(c) Paris, France
(d) Vienna, Austria
Ans: (c) Paris, France - Which country became the 55th member of the African Union on January 30, 2024?
(a) Ethiopia
(b) Morocco
(c) Nigeria
(d) South Africa
Ans: (b) Morocco - The headquarters of the Universal Postal Union is located in:
(a) Geneva, Switzerland
(b) New York, USA
(c) Berne, Switzerland
(d) Paris, France
Ans: (c) Berne, Switzerland - Kanwar Lake, a Ramsar site, is located in which state?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Haryana
(c) Bihar
(d) Assam
Ans: (c) Bihar - The headquarters of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is located in:
(a) Jakarta, Indonesia
(b) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
(c) Bangkok, Thailand
(d) Hanoi, Vietnam
Ans: (a) Jakarta, Indonesia - The Judiciary in the Indian Constitution is influenced by:
(a) USA
(b) UK
(c) Government of India Act 1935
(d) Canada
Ans: (c) Government of India Act 1935 - The Administrative Details in the Indian Constitution are influenced by: (a) USA
(b) UK
(c) Government of India Act 1935
(d) Canada
Ans: (c) Government of India Act 1935 - The provision for equal protection under the law in the Indian Constitution is influenced by:
(a) USA
(b) UK
(c) Canada
(d) Australia
Ans: (a) USA - The President of India as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces is influenced by:
(a) USA
(b) UK
(c) Canada
(d) Ireland
Ans: (a) USA - The idea of single citizenship in the Indian Constitution is influenced by:
(a) USA
(b) UK
(c) Canada
(d) Australia
Ans: (b) UK - The Preamble of the Indian Constitution is influenced by:
(a) USA
(b) UK
(c) Canada
(d) Ireland
Ans: (a) USA - The concept of Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution is influenced by:
(a) USA
(b) UK
(c) Canada
(d) Australia
Ans: (a) USA - The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution are influenced by:
(a) USA
(b) UK
(c) Canada
(d) Ireland
Ans: (d) Ireland - Which organization is responsible for maintaining international peace and security?
(a) United Nations (UN)
(b) World Trade Organization (WTO)
(c) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
(d) World Health Organization (WHO)
Ans: (a) United Nations (UN) - Which river is the longest in the world?
(a) Nile
(b) Amazon
(c) Yangtze
(d) Mississippi
Ans: (a) Nile 3 - Which city is situated on the banks of the River Thames?
(a) Paris
(b) London
(c) Rome
(d) Berlin
Ans: (b) London - Which city in Rajasthan is known as the “Blue City” and “Sun City”?
(a) Jaipur
(b) Jodhpur
(c) Udaipur
(d) Ajmer
Ans: (b) Jodhpur - Which city in Maharashtra is known as the “Cotton City of India”?
(a) Mumbai
(b) Pune
(c) Akola
(d) Nagpur
Ans: (c) Akola - Which city in Bihar is known as the “Silk City”?
(a) Patna
(b) Muzaffarpur
(c) Bhagalpur
(d) Gaya
Ans: (c) Bhagalpur - Which city in Rajasthan is known as the “City of Lakes” and “White City”?
(a) Jaipur
(b) Jodhpur
(c) Udaipur
(d) Kota
Ans: (c) Udaipur - Which city in Kerala is known as the “Venice of the East”?
(a) Kochi
(b) Thiruvananthapuram
(c) Alappuzha
(d) Kozhikode
Ans: (c) Alappuzha - The Trans-Himalayan Mountains include which of the following ranges?
(a) Zaskar, Ladakh, Karakoram
(b) Himadri, Himachal, Shivalik
(c) Vindhya, Satpura, Aravalli
(d) Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats, Nilgiri
Ans: (a) Zaskar, Ladakh, Karakoram - Which pass connects India to Tibet in the Sikkim region?
(a) Rohtang Pass
(b) Nathu La Pass
(c) Mana Pass
(d) Shipki La Pass
Ans: (b) Nathu La Pass - The Ladakh Plateau is located to the northeast of which range?
(a) Zanskar
(b) Karakoram
(c) Himadri
(d) Shivalik
Ans: (b) Karakoram - Which pass is known as the highest motorable pass in the world?
(a) Rohtang Pass
(b) Banihal Pass
(c) Khardung La Pass
(d) Jelep La Pass
Ans: (c) Khardung La Pass
