Geography plays a crucial role in various competitive exams, including OSSSC RI, ARI, AMIN, SFS, and ICDS Supervisor. To assist candidates in their preparation, we have compiled a set of 30 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) at a moderate difficulty level. Each question is accompanied by a correct answer to enhance your geographical knowledge and better prepare you for the upcoming exams.
Top 30 Geography MCQS For OSSSC RI,ARI, Amin, SFS, ICDS Supervisor
These geography MCQs cover a range of topics, providing a comprehensive review for candidates preparing for OSSSC RI, ARI, AMIN, SFS, ICDS Supervisor exams.
- Which gas is most abundant in Earth’s atmosphere?
[A] Oxygen
[B] Nitrogen
[C] Carbon dioxide
[D] ArgonAnswer: B [Nitrogen] - What is the capital city of Brazil?
[A] Buenos Aires
[B] Rio de Janeiro
[C] Sao Paulo
[D] BrasiliaAnswer: D [Brasilia] - What is the tallest mountain in the world?
[A] Mount Everest
[B] K2
[C] Kangchenjunga
[D] LhotseAnswer: A [Mount Everest] - Which company operates the Bina Refinery in Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Indian Oil Corporation
[B] Bharat Oman Refineries Ltd
[C] Reliance Industries
[D] Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
Correct Answer: B [Bharat Oman Refineries Ltd] - Which two rivers empty into the Gulf of Khambhat?
[A] Narmada and Tapti rivers
[B] Jhelum and Tapti
[C] Jhelum and Ravi
[D] Tapti and Godavari
Correct Answer: A [Narmada and Tapti rivers] - What was the former name of the island that disappeared in the Bay of Bengal?
[A] New Caledonia Island
[B] South Talpatti Island
[C] Emerald Island
[D] Vanishing Isle
Correct Answer: B [South Talpatti Island] - Which cyclone led to the emergence of the island mentioned?
[A] Cyclone Phailin
[B] Bhola Cyclone
[C] Cyclone Amphan
[D] Cyclone Nargis
Correct Answer: B [Bhola Cyclone] - Which Indian product was the first to receive the geographical indication tag?
[A] Aranmula Kannadi
[B] Darjeeling Tea
[C] Katarina Rice
[D] Madhubani Paintings
Correct Answer: B [Darjeeling Tea] - In which year did Darjeeling Tea receive the geographical indication tag?
[A] 2002
[B] 2004
[C] 2006
[D] 2008
Correct Answer: B [2004] - Under which Act is the Geographical Indication (GI) tag given in India?
[A] Indian Copyright Act, 1957
[B] New Design Act, 2000
[C] Patent Act, 1970
[D] Geographical Indications (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999
Correct Answer: D [Geographical Indications (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999] - What state is the Bina Refinery located in?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Rajasthan
Correct Answer: C [Madhya Pradesh] - Who issues the GI tag in India?
[A] Geographical Indication Registry
[B] The patent authority of India
[C] World Trade Organisation
[D] Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India
Correct Answer: A [Geographical Indication Registry] - When did the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 come into force?
[A] 1990
[B] 1999
[C] 2003
[D] 2005
Correct Answer: C [2003] - What are cyclones called in the Caribbean Sea region?
[A] Typhoons
[B] Hurricanes
[C] Tropical cyclones
[D] Tornadoes
Correct Answer: B [Hurricanes] - What is the term used for cyclones in the China Sea region?
[A] Hurricanes
[B] Typhoons
[C] Tropical cyclones
[D] Tornadoes
Correct Answer: B [Typhoons] - What name do cyclones go by in the Indian Ocean region?
[A] Typhoons
[B] Hurricanes
[C] Tropical cyclones
[D] Taifu
Correct Answer: C [Tropical cyclones] - In which region are cyclones referred to as “Taifu”?
[A] Caribbean Sea
[B] Indian Ocean
[C] Japan
[D] Northern Australia
Correct Answer: C [Japan] - What term is used for cyclones in northern Australia?
[A] Typhoons
[B] Hurricanes
[C] Wily willies
[D] Tropical cyclones
Correct Answer: C [Wily willies] - What name do cyclones have in the Philippines?
[A] Typhoons
[B] Baguio
[C] Hurricanes
[D] Tropical cyclones
Correct Answer: B [Baguio] - What term is used for cyclones in the USA?
[A] Typhoons
[B] Hurricanes
[C] Tornadoes
[D] Tropical cyclones
Correct Answer: C [Tornadoes] - What is Tso Moriri?
[A] Mountain
[B] Lake
[C] River
[D] Mountain Pass
Correct Answer: B [Lake] - In which region are cyclones known as “Wily willies”?
[A] Caribbean Sea
[B] Indian Ocean
[C] Northern Australia
[D] Philippines
Correct Answer: C [Northern Australia] - Where did Cyclone Jasper make landfall?
[A] Southeast Asia
[B] Northeastern Australia
[C] South America
[D] Eastern Africa
Correct Answer: B [Northeastern Australia] - In which hemisphere does India lie entirely?
[A] Northern hemisphere
[B] Southern hemisphere
[C] Eastern hemisphere
[D] Western hemisphere
Correct Answer: A [Northern hemisphere] - What are the approximate latitudinal boundaries of mainland India?
[A] 10°N to 40°N
[B] 5°N to 35°N
[C] 8°4’N to 37°6’N
[D] 12°N to 38°N
Correct Answer: C [8°4’N to 37°6’N] - Which country shares the longest land border with India?
[A] Nepal
[B] China
[C] Pakistan
[D] Bangladesh
Correct Answer: D [Bangladesh] - Which of the following countries does not share a land border with India?
[A] Myanmar
[B] Bhutan
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Pakistan
Correct Answer: C [Sri Lanka] - What is the approximate longitudinal span of mainland India?
[A] 60°E to 100°E
[B] 65°E to 95°E
[C] 68°7’E to 97°25’E
[D] 70°E to 90°E
Correct Answer: C [68°7’E to 97°25’E] - Which two countries are India’s island neighbors?
[A] Bangladesh and Bhutan
[B] Sri Lanka and Maldives
[C] Pakistan and Nepal
[D] China and Myanmar
Correct Answer: B [Sri Lanka and Maldives] - Where is Tso Moriri located?
[A] Ladakh region
[B] Himalayan region
[C] Western Ghats
[D] Andaman Islands
Correct Answer: A [Ladakh region]
