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
- The World Meteorological Day is observed on:
(a) 21st March
(b) 22nd March
(c) 23rd March
(d) 24th March
Ans: (c) 23rd March - The World Earth Day is observed on:
(a) 20th April
(b) 21st April
(c) 22nd April
(d) 23rd April
Ans: (c) 22nd April - Majuli, the biggest riverine island, is located on which river?
(a) Ganga
(b) Yamuna
(c) Brahmaputra
(d) Godavari
Ans: (c) Brahmaputra - The World Book and Copyright Day is observed on:
(a) 22nd April
(b) 23rd April
(c) 24th April
(d) 25th April
Ans: (b) 23rd April - The Gandak River originates from:
(a) Yamunotri Glacier
(b) Dhaulagiri
(c) Mapchachungo Glacier
(d) Milan Glacier
Ans: (b) Dhaulagiri - The Kosi River is also known as:
(a) Sapt Kosi
(b) Arun Kosi
(c) Tamur Kosi
(d) Son Kosi
Ans: (a) Sapt Kosi - The Yamuna River merges with the Ganga at:
(a) Varanasi
(b) Kanpur
(c) Prayagraj
(d) Patna
Ans: (c) Prayagraj - The main stream of the Kosi River is:
(a) Yamuna
(b) Arun
(c) Chambal
(d) Ghaghra
Ans: (b) Arun - The emergency provisions in the Indian Constitution are derived from: (a) Germany
(b) USA
(c) Canada
(d) Russia
Ans: (a) Germany - The Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution are taken from:
(a) USA
(b) USSR
(c) UK
(d) Canada
Ans: (b) USSR - The concept of Judicial Review in India is borrowed from:
(a) USA
(b) UK
(c) Canada
(d) Australia
Ans: (a) USA - The provision for the President as the Supreme Commander of Armed Forces is taken from:
(a) USA
(b) UK
(c) Canada
(d) Australia
Ans: (a) USA - The idea of the Rule of Law in the Indian Constitution is influenced by: (a) USA
(b) UK
(c) Canada
(d) Australia
Ans: (b) UK - The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution are influenced by:
(a) USA
(b) UK
(c) Canada
(d) Ireland
Ans: (d) Ireland - The Preamble of the Indian Constitution includes the ideals of:
(a) Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
(b) Justice, Liberty, Equality
(c) Sovereignty, Socialism, Secularism
(d) Democracy, Republic, Unity
Ans: (a) Liberty, Equality, Fraternity - The Independence of the Judiciary in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from:
(a) USA
(b) UK
(c) Canada
(d) Ireland
Ans: (a) USA - The idea of Parliamentary form of government in the Indian Constitution is influenced by:
(a) USA
(b) UK
(c) Canada
(d) Australia
Ans: (b) UK - 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 - Khijadiya, a Ramsar site, is located in which state?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Haryana
(c) Himachal Pradesh
(d) Assam
Ans: (a) Gujarat - The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has its headquarters in:
(a) Geneva, Switzerland
(b) New York, USA
(c) Washington DC, United States
(d) Paris, France
Ans: (a) Geneva, Switzerland - Sultanpur National Park, a Ramsar site, is located in which state?
(a) Bihar
(b) Haryana
(c) Himachal Pradesh
(d) Assam
Ans: (b) Haryana - The headquarters of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is located in:
(a) Geneva, Switzerland
(b) New York, USA
(c) Washington DC, United States
(d) Paris, France
Ans: (a) Geneva, Switzerland - The Ramsar site Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?
(a) Haryana
(b) Himachal Pradesh
(c) Assam
(d) Bihar
Ans: (b) Himachal Pradesh - The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has its headquarters in:
(a) Geneva, Switzerland
(b) New York, USA
(c) Montreal, Canada
(d) Paris, France
Ans: (c) Montreal, Canada - Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary, a Ramsar site, is located in which state? (a) Bihar
(b) Haryana
(c) Himachal Pradesh
(d) Assam
Ans: (b) Haryana - The headquarters of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is located in:
(a) Geneva, Switzerland
(b) New York, USA
(c) Paris, France
(d) Vienna, Austria
Ans: (d) Vienna, Austria - What is the capital city of France?
(a) Berlin
(b) Madrid
(c) Rome
(d) Paris
Ans: Paris - Which vitamin is also known as ascorbic acid?
(a) Vitamin A
(b) Vitamin B
(c) Vitamin C
(d) Vitamin D
Ans: Vitamin C - What is the largest planet in our solar system?
(a) Earth
(b) Mars
(c) Jupiter
(d) Saturn
Ans: Jupiter - Who is the author of ‘Harry Potter’ series?
(a) J.K. Rowling
(b) J.R.R. Tolkien
(c) George R.R. Martin
(d) Suzanne Collins
Ans: J.K. Rowling
