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
- Who was honored with the KISS Humanitarian Award in 2021?
A) Achyuta Samanta
B) Ratan Tata
C) Binod Kumar Pasayat
D) Guru Gopinath Swain
Answer: B) Ratan Tata - Who initiated the KISS Humanitarian Award?
A) Ratan Tata
B) Achyuta Samanta
C) Guru Gopinath Swain
D) Binod Kumar Pasayat
Answer: B) Achyuta Samanta - What does the KISS Humanitarian Award trophy symbolize?
A) Wealth and prosperity
B) Power and influence
C) Selfless service to humanity
D) Artistic excellence
Answer: C) Selfless service to humanity - What does the single pair of hands holding the heart symbolize in the KISS Humanitarian Award trophy?
A) Compassionate service to humanity
B) Personal achievement
C) Cultural diversity
D) Technological innovation
Answer: A) Compassionate service to humanity - What significant social message does the KISS Humanitarian Award trophy convey?
A) Pursuit of wealth and power
B) Advancement of technology
C) Empowerment and enlightenment of individuals
D) Political activism
Answer: C) Empowerment and enlightenment of individuals - Who among the following received the Padma Shri award for contributions to Sambalpuri/Koshli literature?
A) Ratan Tata
B) Binod Kumar Pasayat
C) Guru Gopinath Swain
D) Achyuta Samanta
Answer: B) Binod Kumar Pasayat - Which award did Shri Binod Kumar Pasayat receive in 2008?
A) Padma Shri
B) Sarala Puraskar
C) Odisha Sahitya Academy Puraskar
D) Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi award
Answer: B) Sarala Puraskar - What is Guru Gopinath Swain known for?
A) Traditional barbering
B) Traditional Krishna Leela
C) Modern dance forms
D) Sculpture art
Answer: B) Traditional Krishna Leela - At what age did Guru Gopinath Swain start learning Krishna Leela?
A) 5
B) 10
C) 15
D) 20
Answer: B) 10 - What language is the Krishna Leela authored by Babaji Dukhisyama Dasa?
A) Sanskrit
B) Hindi
C) Odia
D) Bengali
Answer: C) Odia - When were Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) first used in India?
a) 1984
b) 1982
c) 1992
d) 2002
Answer: b) 1982 - What is the primary purpose of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)?
a) Enhancing voter turnout
b) Streamlining the voting process
c) Reducing election costs
d) Ensuring secrecy of votes
Answer: b) Streamlining the voting process - Which component of the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) is operated by election officials?
a) Balloting unit
b) Voter unit
c) Control unit
d) Tallying unit
Answer: c) Control unit - What is the purpose of Voter-Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT)?
a) To provide a physical printout of the voter’s ballot
b) To record votes electronically
c) To verify candidates’ qualifications
d) To conduct opinion polls
Answer: a) To provide a physical printout of the voter’s ballot - When was Voter-Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) first introduced in India?
a) 2009
b) 2014
c) 2019
d) 2020
Answer: b) 2014 - In which constituency did a special polling team trek 18 kilometers inside a forest to record a single home vote?
a) Parur Assembly constituency
b) Idukki Lok Sabha constituency
c) Munnar forest division
d) Nooradi tribal settlement
Answer: d) Nooradi tribal settlement - Who are the primary targets of the “Vote-from-home” exercise?
a) Voters below 30 years of age
b) Pregnant women
c) Elderly voters above 80 years of age and persons with disabilities
d) Election officials
Answer: c) Elderly voters above 80 years of age and persons with disabilities - Is participation in the “Vote-from-home” exercise mandatory?
a) Yes
b) No, it is voluntary
c) Only for certain age groups
d) Only for persons with disabilities
Answer: b) No, it is voluntary - What form must voters fill out to apply for the “Vote-from-home” facility?
a) Form 10A
b) Form 7C
c) Form 12D
d) Form 8B
Answer: c) Form 12D - How many randomly selected polling booths undergo EVM-VVPAT cross-verification in a constituency?
a) 10
b) 5
c) 20
d) 100
Answer: b) 5 - What caused the rapid spread of the fire in the Sulthan Bathery forest range?
A) Heavy rainfall
B) Dried bamboo pods
C) Low temperature
D) Thick fog
Answer: B) Dried bamboo pods - Which factor contributed to the high temperature facilitating the fire’s spread?
A) Winter rain
B) Absence of summer rain
C) Snowfall
D) Coastal breeze
Answer: B) Absence of summer rain - Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to the rapid spread of the fire?
A) Strong wind
B) Withered undergrowth
C) Dense fog
D) Dried bamboo pods
Answer: C) Dense fog - What was the geographical location of the Sulthan Bathery forest range?
A) Karnataka
B) Kerala
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: B) Kerala - How did the fire affect the nearby rubber plantation?
A) Enhanced rubber production
B) No impact on the plantation
C) Damaged the plantation
D) Improved soil fertility
Answer: C) Damaged the plantation - Which river flows through the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary?
A) Ganges
B) Yamuna
C) Kabini
D) Godavari
Answer: C) Kabini - What is the primary objective of the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary?
A) Promoting tourism
B) Conserving biological heritage
C) Industrial development
D) Agricultural expansion
Answer: B) Conserving biological heritage - Which species is NOT found in the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary?
A) Indian elephant
B) Bengal tiger
C) Polar bear
D) Gaur
Answer: C) Polar bear - What threat does the sanctuary face from human activities?
A) Excessive tree planting
B) Illegal poaching
C) Controlled burning
D) Environmental conservation
Answer: B) Illegal poaching - What rare phenomena have been observed at Mount Etna?
A) Snowstorms
B) Earthquakes
C) Volcanic vortex rings
D) Tornadoes
Answer: C) Volcanic vortex rings
