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
- India’s rank in the production of sugarcane is:
a) First
b) Second
c) Third
d) FourthCorrect answer: b) Second
- Which award did Bhupen Hazarika receive in 2019?
A) Padma Shri
B) Padma Bhushan
C) Bharat Ratna
D) None of the above
Answer: C) Bharat Ratna - Who is the father of Indian missile technology?
A) Dr. Homi Bhabha
B) Dr. Chidambaram
C) Dr. U.R. Rao
D) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Answer: D) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam - What is the largest public sector undertaking in India?
A) Airways
B) Roadways
C) Railways
D) Iron and Steel Plants
Answer: C) Railways - Why do bats fly in the dark?
A) They produce high-pitched sounds called ultrasonics.
B) They are startled by light.
C) They have perfect vision in the dark.
D) None of the above
Answer: A) They produce high-pitched sounds called ultrasonics. - What is the weak zone of the earth’s crust known as?
A) Mantle
B) Lithosphere
C) Seismic zone
D) Tectonic zone
Answer: C) Seismic zone - What is the name of the planet known as the “green planet”?
A) Earth
B) Mars
C) Venus
D) Uranus
Answer: D) Uranus - What plant is essential in sericulture?
A) Cassia
B) Legumes
C) Pea
D) Mulberry
Answer: D) Mulberry - Which of the following power stations is based on coal and uses water from the Brahmani River?
A) Kaniha Power Plant
B) Jharsuguda Power Plant
C) Talcher Thermal Power Station
D) Darlipali Super Thermal Power Station
Answer: C) Talcher Thermal Power Station - Which industry is considered a small-scale industry in India?
A) Jute industry
B) Paper industry
C) Textile industry
D) Handloom industry
Answer: D) Handloom industry - Which public sector undertaking is responsible for the development and maintenance of railway infrastructure in India?
A) NHAI
B) AIIMS
C) BSNL
D) Indian Railways
Answer: D) Indian Railways - What Indian organization provides coal to power plants in the country?
A) ONGC
B) Coal India Limited
C) Oil India
D) Hindustan Petroleum
Answer: B) Coal India Limited - Where is the National Museum of Indian Cinema located?
A) New Delhi
B) Chennai
C) Kolkata
D) Mumbai
Answer: D) Mumbai - Which two committees were established to upgrade the National Museum of Indian Cinema?
A) Amitabh Bachchan and A.R. Rahman
B) Prasoon Joshi and Shyam Benegal
C) Ranbir Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap
D) Karan Johar and Rani Mukerji
Answer: B) Prasoon Joshi and Shyam Benegal - Who is known as the “Sudhakantha” in Indian music?
A) Bhupen Hazarika
B) Lata Mangeshkar
C) Kishore Kumar
D) A.R. Rahman
Answer: A) Bhupen Hazarika - What event does the National Museum of Indian Cinema depict?
A) History of Indian sports
B) History of Indian culture
C) History of Indian cinema
D) History of Indian politics
Answer: C) History of Indian cinema - Who manages the coal-based power plant at Talcher?
A) Tata Power
B) Adani Power
C) NTPC
D) Reliance Power
Answer: C) NTPC - Which committee is tasked with upgrading the National Museum of Indian Cinema in Mumbai?
A) Raj Kapoor and Guru Dutt
B) Prasoon Joshi and Shyam Benegal
C) Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone
D) Anil Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit
Answer: B) Prasoon Joshi and Shyam Benegal - The Nuakhai festival is predominantly observed in which state?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Odisha
C) Karnataka
D) Sikkim
Answer: B) Odisha - Who built a temple of Augustus at Muzris?
A) Romans
B) Cholas
C) Pandyas
D) Cheras
Answer: A) Romans - Dr. M. Balmuralikrishna was a renowned artist of which musical genre?
A) Hindustani Vocal
B) Carnatic Vocal
C) Dhrupad Style
D) Carnatic Instrumental
Answer: B) Carnatic Vocal - What is Nabakalebara with reference to Indian culture?
A) An annual Hindu festival held in the Padmanabhaswamy Temple at Thiruvananthapuram
B) A festival observed in the Jagannath Temple at Puri
C) A festival held on the occasion of Makar Sankranti at Sagardwip Island near Kolkata
D) A festival observed once in six years at Ganga Ghats, of Varanasi
Answer: B) A festival observed in the Jagannath Temple at Puri - Which ancient Indian scriptures are characterized by five characteristics (Pancha-Lakshana) such as history, cosmology, and genealogy?
A) Itihasas
B) Agamas
C) Puranas
D) Subhasitas
Answer: C) Puranas - What genre of music did Bhupen Hazarika famously promote?
A) Rock music
B) Classical music
C) Assamese culture and folk music
D) Western pop music
Answer: C) Assamese culture and folk music - Where is the National Museum of Indian Cinema located?
A) New Delhi
B) Chennai
C) Kolkata
D) Mumbai
Answer: D) Mumbai - What does Part I of the Indian Constitution deal with?A) Citizenship
B) Fundamental Rights
C) The Union & Its Territory
D) Directive Principles
Answer: C) The Union & Its Territory - Which Articles of the Indian Constitution are related to citizenship?
A) Articles 12-35
B) Articles 5-11
C) Articles 52-151
D) Articles 1-4
Answer: B) Articles 5-11 - Which Part of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?A) Part I
B) Part II
C) Part III
D) Part IV
Answer: C) Part III - What does Part IV of the Indian Constitution focus on?
A) Fundamental Rights
B) The Union
C) The States
D) Directive Principles
Answer: D) Directive Principles - Which Article outlines the Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution?
A) Article 12
B) Article 51A
C) Article 35
D) Article 5
Answer: B) Article 51A
