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This section includes 657 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Testing Subject knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Consider the following climatic and thematic facts 1. Condensation 2. High Temperature and Humidity 3. Mountain Science 4. Vertical Wind Roaring Cloud Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2,3 and 4 |
| C. | 1,3 and 4 |
| D. | all these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
The halo of the Sun is produced by the refraction of light. |
| A. | in the water vapor of layered clouds |
| B. | in the snowflakes of the cloudy clouds |
| C. | in the snowflakes of cloudy clouds |
| D. | in the dust particles of layered clouds |
| Answer» D. in the dust particles of layered clouds | |
| 3. |
In terms of value, during the three year period from the year 1997-98 to the year 1999-2000, which one of the following commodities was maximum agricultural export by India? |
| A. | Cereal |
| B. | sea products |
| C. | Spices |
| D. | Tea |
| Answer» C. Spices | |
| 4. |
With reference to India, which of the following statements is not correct? |
| A. | Nearly a third of the country receives more than 750 mm of rainfall in a year. |
| B. | Wells are the main sources of irrigation in the country |
| C. | Alluvial soil is the main type of soil of the northern plains of the country. |
| D. | The mountainous region covers about 30% of the country's surface area. |
| Answer» C. Alluvial soil is the main type of soil of the northern plains of the country. | |
| 5. |
The correct order of north-south of east flowing rivers in peninsular India is |
| A. | Swarnrekha, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Penna, Kaveri and Baigai |
| B. | Swarnrekha, Mahanadi, Krishna, Godavari, Kaveri, Baigai and Penna |
| C. | Mahanadi, Swarnarekha, Godavari, Kaveri, Penna and Baigai |
| D. | Mahanadi, Swarnarekha, Krishna, Godavari, Kaveri, Baigai and Penna |
| Answer» B. Swarnrekha, Mahanadi, Krishna, Godavari, Kaveri, Baigai and Penna | |
| 6. |
Consider the following ecological classifications 1. Taiga 2. Tropical evergreen 3. Tropical deciduous 4. Tundra The decreasing order of magnitude of these ecological classifications is |
| A. | 1,4,3,2 |
| B. | 4,1,2,3 |
| C. | 4,1,3,2 |
| D. | 1,4,2,3 |
| Answer» C. 4,1,3,2 | |
| 7. |
The mean annual temperature of a meteorological station is 26 °C. Its mean annual rainfall is 63 cm. Its annual range of temperature is 9 °C. is the reference center |
| A. | Allahabad |
| B. | Chennai |
| C. | Cherrapunji |
| D. | Kolkata |
| Answer» C. Cherrapunji | |
| 8. |
Protected blocked forests with long roots and pointed thorns or thorny shrubs and small trees are commonly found |
| A. | in eastern Orissa |
| B. | in Northeast Tamil Nadu |
| C. | Shivalik and Terai region |
| D. | in western Andhra Pradesh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9. |
The coastline of which of the following states has become famous as the ventricle of the giant Olive Ridley tortoises of South America? |
| A. | Goa |
| B. | Gujarat |
| C. | Orissa |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» D. Tamil Nadu | |
| 10. |
What is the root reason for Hindalco's aluminum factory located there at Renukoot? |
| A. | proximity to raw materials |
| B. | abundant power supply |
| C. | effective transport network |
| D. | proximity to market |
| Answer» C. effective transport network | |
| 11. |
Consider the following statements The Draft Electricity Bill, 2001 will replace 1. The Draft Bill Act, 1910. 2. of the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948. 3. of the Electricity Regulatory Commission Act, 1988. 4. State Electricity Boards. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? |
| A. | 1,2 and 3 |
| B. | 2,3 and 4 |
| C. | 1,2 and 4 |
| D. | 1,3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 2,3 and 4 | |
| 12. |
With which of the following does Israel share common borders? |
| A. | Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Egypt |
| B. | Lebanon, Syria, Turkey and Jordan |
| C. | Cyprus, Turkey, Jordan and Egypt |
| D. | Turkey, Syria, Iraq and Yemen |
| Answer» B. Lebanon, Syria, Turkey and Jordan | |
| 13. |
Which one of the following languages has the largest number of speakers in the world? |
| A. | Bengali |
| B. | French |
| C. | Japani |
| D. | Portuguese |
| Answer» B. French | |
| 14. |
Which one of the following countries has the maximum age potential in the world? |
| A. | Canada |
| B. | Germany |
| C. | Japan |
| D. | Norwegian |
| Answer» E. | |
| 15. |
The currency of which one of the following countries is Rupee? |
| A. | Bhutan |
| B. | Malaysia |
| C. | Maldives |
| D. | Sachilles (Seychelles) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16. |
Consider the following statements 1. The longitudinal line of Jabalpur lies between the longitude lines of Indore and Bhopal. 2. The latitude of Aurangabad is between the latitudes of Vadodara and Pune. 3. The location of Bangalore is more southerly than Chennai. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 3 |
| B. | only 2 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | all these |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 | |
| 17. |
Which one of the world forest area has the highest percentage of spread? |
| A. | temperate coniferous forest |
| B. | temperate deciduous forest |
| C. | tropical monsoon forest |
| D. | tropical rain forest |
| Answer» B. temperate deciduous forest | |
| 18. |
Which one of the following countries does not have a border with the ocean? |
| A. | Armenia |
| B. | Azerbaijan |
| C. | Kazakhstan |
| D. | Turkmenistan |
| Answer» E. | |
| 19. |
Which of the following states has the least area? |
| A. | Rajasthan |
| B. | Gujarat |
| C. | Karnataka |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» E. | |
| 20. |
Which of the following cities has the highest height above mean sea level? |
| A. | Bangalore |
| B. | Delhi |
| C. | Jodhpur |
| D. | Nagpur |
| Answer» B. Delhi | |
| 21. |
Where is Bokaro thermal power station located? |
| A. | in Bihar |
| B. | Chattisgarh |
| C. | in Jharkhand |
| D. | in Odisha |
| Answer» D. in Odisha | |
| 22. |
The approval of the Genetic Technology Approval Committee which has to be taken for the production of a genetically modified crop like cotton is subordinate to |
| A. | Of the Ministry of Agriculture |
| B. | Ministry of Environment and Forests |
| C. | Ministry of Commerce and Industry |
| D. | Ministry of Rural Development |
| Answer» C. Ministry of Commerce and Industry | |
| 23. |
Consider the following statements. 1. Molasses is a by-product in the sugar production process. 2. In sugar factories, the bagasse from sugar mills is used as fuel in boilers to make steam. 3. Sugar is produced only from sugarcane as a raw material. |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1,2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 | |
| 24. |
Indian Survey is subordinate to which of the following? |
| A. | Ministry of Defense |
| B. | Ministry of Environment and Forests |
| C. | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| D. | Science and Technology |
| Answer» D. Science and Technology | |
| 25. |
Which one of the following industries had the highest rate of growth in the year 2000-01? |
| A. | cement |
| B. | Coal |
| C. | Lightning |
| D. | steel |
| Answer» E. | |
| 26. |
Which one of the following states has the highest female literacy rate as per Census 2001? |
| A. | Chattisgarh |
| B. | Madhya Pradesh |
| C. | Orissa |
| D. | Rajasthan |
| Answer» B. Madhya Pradesh | |
| 27. |
Consider the following statements 1. India ranks first in the world in fruit production. 2. India ranks second in the world in the export of tobacco. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | only 2 |
| C. | 1 and 2 |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» B. only 2 | |
| 28. |
Consider the following statements 1. India is the original home of the cotton plant. 2. India is the first country in the world where cotton hybrids were developed resulting in increased production. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | only 2 |
| C. | 1 and 2 |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» D. none of these | |
| 29. |
Nanda Devi Peak |
| A. | Assam is a part of Himalayas |
| B. | Kumaon is a part of Himalayas |
| C. | Nepal is a part of Himalayas |
| D. | Punjab is a part of Himalayas |
| Answer» C. Nepal is a part of Himalayas | |
| 30. |
Where is the largest shipyard in India? |
| A. | Kolkata |
| B. | Kochi |
| C. | Mumbai |
| D. | Visakhapatnam |
| Answer» C. Mumbai | |
| 31. |
Which is the correct sequence of Godavari, Mahanadi, Narmada and Tapi in descending order of length of rivers? |
| A. | Godavari-Mahanadi-Narmada-Tapi |
| B. | Godavari-Narmada-Tapi-Mahanadi |
| C. | Narmada-Godavari-Tapi-Mahanadi |
| D. | Narmada-Tapi-Godavari-Mahanadi |
| Answer» C. Narmada-Godavari-Tapi-Mahanadi | |
| 32. |
Latvia does not share borders with which of the following countries? |
| A. | Russia |
| B. | Estonia |
| C. | Lithuania |
| D. | Poland |
| Answer» E. | |
| 33. |
Consider the following international languages 1. Arabic 2. French 3. Spanish Which is the correct descending order of the number of people who speak the above language? |
| A. | 3,1,2 |
| B. | 1,3,2 |
| C. | 3,2,1 |
| D. | 1,2,3 |
| Answer» B. 1,3,2 | |
| 34. |
In which of the following countries does the Mekong, the great river of Asia flow? |
| A. | China |
| B. | Malaysia |
| C. | Cambodia |
| D. | Laos |
| Answer» C. Cambodia | |
| 35. |
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? Where is the unit of Indian Railways located |
| A. | Railway Staff College Vadodara |
| B. | Central Railway Electrification Organization Varanasi |
| C. | wheel and axle factory bangalore |
| D. | Rail Coach Factory Kapurthala |
| Answer» C. wheel and axle factory bangalore | |
| 36. |
Which of the following cities (they were in discussion recently) is not correctly matched with their country? |
| A. | salamanca spain |
| B. | cannes italy |
| C. | Cancun Mexico |
| D. | Bridges Belgium |
| Answer» C. Cancun Mexico | |
| 37. |
Which one of the following is not a border of Panama? |
| A. | Costa Rica |
| B. | Pacific Ocean |
| C. | Colombia |
| D. | Tenezuela |
| Answer» E. | |
| 38. |
In which of the following Union Territories do the people of Aunj tribe live? |
| A. | Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
| B. | Dadra and Nagar Haveli |
| C. | Daman and Diu |
| D. | Lakshadweep |
| Answer» B. Dadra and Nagar Haveli | |
| 39. |
Who was the first independent Chief Minister of Bihar? |
| A. | Dr. Zakir Hussain |
| B. | Mahamaya Prasad Sinha |
| C. | abdul gafoor |
| D. | Mr. Krishna Singh |
| Answer» C. abdul gafoor | |
| 40. |
Which of the following National Highways has the longest length? |
| A. | Agra-Mumbai |
| B. | chennai-thane |
| C. | Kolkata-Hajira |
| D. | Pune - Machilipatnam |
| Answer» D. Pune - Machilipatnam | |
| 41. |
Sambhar lake is nearest to which of the following cities of Rajasthan? |
| A. | Bharatpur |
| B. | Jaipur |
| C. | Jodhpur |
| D. | Udaipur |
| Answer» C. Jodhpur | |
| 42. |
Consider the following. 1. Mahadev 2. Sahamadri mountain 3. Which is the correct sequence of the above range from north to south? |
| A. | 1,2,3 |
| B. | 2,1,3 |
| C. | 1,3,2 |
| D. | 2,3,1 |
| Answer» D. 2,3,1 | |
| 43. |
Which one of the following Indian states has the minimum total forest cover? |
| A. | Sikkim |
| B. | Goa |
| C. | Haryana |
| D. | Kerala |
| Answer» D. Kerala | |
| 44. |
Which district produces maximum sulfur in the state of Bihar? |
| A. | Kishanganj |
| B. | Rohtas |
| C. | Patna |
| D. | Bhagalpur |
| Answer» C. Patna | |
| 45. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Among the Indian states, Andhra Pradesh has the longest coastline. 2. Gujarat has the maximum number of airports. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | only 2 |
| C. | 1 and 2 |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» C. 1 and 2 | |
| 46. |
Consider the following statements 1. Damodar Valley Corporation is independent India's first multipurpose river valley project. 2. Damodar Valley Corporation also includes gas power house. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | only 2 |
| C. | 1 and 2 |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» D. none of these | |
| 47. |
Consider the following statements 1. National Thermal Power Corporation has diversified into hydropower sector. 2. Power Grid Corporation of India has diversified into the telecom sector. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | only 2 |
| C. | 1 and 2 |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» B. only 2 | |
| 48. |
Who was the first Muslim Chief Minister of Bihar? |
| A. | abdul gafoor |
| B. | Ahmed Molana |
| C. | Shakir Mohammed |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» B. Ahmed Molana | |
| 49. |
Spanish is not the official language of which one of the following countries? |
| A. | Chile |
| B. | Colombia |
| C. | Republic of the Congo |
| D. | Cuba |
| Answer» D. Cuba | |
| 50. |
Where is the volcano Mount St. Helens located? |
| A. | Chile |
| B. | Japan |
| C. | Philippines |
| D. | United States |
| Answer» E. | |