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 Public Service Commissions 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 Office of Governor 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 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 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 World Malala Day is observed on:
(a) 11th July
(b) 12th July
(c) 13th July
(d) 14th July
Ans: (b) 12th July - Nelson Mandela International Day is observed on:
(a) 17th July
(b) 18th July
(c) 19th July
(d) 20th July
Ans: (b) 18th July - The International Day of World’s Indigenous People is observed on:
(a) 8th August
(b) 9th August
(c) 10th August
(d) 11th August
Ans: (b) 9th August - The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has its headquarters in:
(a) Geneva, Switzerland
(b) New York, USA
(c) Washington DC, United States
(d) Paris, France
Ans: (a) Geneva, Switzerland - The Ramsar site Renuka Lake is located in which state?
(a) Haryana
(b) Himachal Pradesh
(c) Assam
(d) Bihar
Ans: (b) Himachal Pradesh - 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 (ICR(c) 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 - Who introduced the Permanent Settlement of Bengal?
(a) Warren Hastings
(b) Lord Cornwallis
(c) Lord Wellesley
(d) Lord Minto I
Ans: (b) Lord Cornwallis - Which treaty was associated with the Third Mysore War?
(a) Treaty of Salbai
(b) Treaty of Seringapatam
(c) Treaty of Amritsar
(d) Treaty of Sagauli
Ans: (b) Treaty of Seringapatam - Who was responsible for the introduction of the Subsidiary Alliance System?
(a) Warren Hastings
(b) Lord Cornwallis
(c) Lord Wellesley
(d) Lord Amherst
Ans: (c) Lord Wellesley - Which Act is associated with Lord William Bentinck’s tenure?
(a) Charter Act of 1833
(b) Regulating Act of 1773
(c) Pitt’s India Act
(d) Government of India Act of 1858
Ans: (a) Charter Act of 1833 - What was the main outcome of the First Afghan War?
(a) Treaty of Amritsar
(b) Treaty of Lahore
(c) Treaty of Seringapatam
(d) Treaty of Peshawar
Ans: (d) Treaty of Peshawar - When is Andhra Pradesh Foundation Day celebrated?
(a) November 1
(b) January 21
(c) May 1
(d) June 2
Ans: (a) November 1 - Which state was formed on February 20, 1987?
(a) Arunachal Pradesh
(b) Goa
(c) Himachal Pradesh
(d) Chhattisgarh
Ans: (a) Arunachal Pradesh - Which act led to the formation of Haryana?
(a) States Reorganisation Act, 1956
(b) Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966
(c) Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960
(d) North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971
Ans: (b) Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 - On which date is Karnataka Foundation Day celebrated?
(a) November 1
(b) May 30
(c) January 24
(d) December 1
Ans: (a) November 1 - Which country shares the shortest border with India?
(a) Nepal
(b) Afghanistan
(c) Bhutan
(d) Sri Lanka
Answer: (b) Afghanistan - What is the capital of Bangladesh?
(a) Thimphu
(b) Dhaka
(c) Yangon
(d) Islamabad
Answer: (b) Dhaka - Which Indian states border Bangladesh?
(a) West Bengal, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura, Assam
(b) West Bengal, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam
(c) Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan
(d) Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh
Answer: (a) West Bengal, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura, Assam
