Q.1:- As per the results of the 2011 Population Census, which of the following groups occupies the three top places in respect of literacy ?
- Kerala, Goa, West Bengal
- Chandigarh, Goa, Kerala
- Kerala, Lakshadweep, Mizoram
- Mizoram, Kerala, Tripura
Q.2:- Where are the Todas found ?
- Madhya Pradesh
- Tamil Nadu
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Rajasthan
Q.3:- In which one of the following places is the Shopmen tribe found ?
- Nilgiri Hills
- Nicobar Islands
- Spiti Valley
- Lakshadweep Islands
Q.4:- According to 2011 Cenus, the state having maximum population is ?
- Maharashtra
- Tamil Nadu
- Uttar Pradesh
- Kerala
Q.5:- What percentage of India population is below the official poverty line ?
- Below 30 percent
- 30 percent to 35 percent
- Above 35 percent but below 40 percent
- Between 40 percent and 45 percent
Q.6:- Identify the Indian State which has the lowest sex ratio ?
- Haryana
- Punjab
- Uttar Pradesh
- Arunachal Pradesh
Q.7:- In terms of Billionaire population. Mumbai ranks at world level ?
- Sixth
- Fifth
- Fourth
- Seventh
Q.8:- Which one of the following states of India is surrounded by Bangladesh on three sides ?
- Mizoram
- Meghalaya
- Tripura
- West Bengal
Q.9:- Which is the artificial port of India ?
- Kandla
- Mangalore
- Chennai or Madras
- Haldia
Q.10:- India’s first Jan Shatabdi Express between Mumbai-Goa was commenced on
- April 16, 2002
- April 20, 2002
- June 20, 2002
- June 16, 2002
Q.11:- Which one of the following is the longest National Highway in India ?
- NH 2
- NH 7
- NH 8
- NH 31
Q.12:- The state which has registered the highest population growth rate according to 2001 census is ?
- Kerala
- Uttar Pradesh
- Nagaland
- Sikkim
Q.13:- As per 2011 census, in India the number of females per thousand males is ?
- 940
- 934
- 933
- 972
Q.14:- Heavy engineering industries are located in ?
- Jamshedpur-Asansol
- Bombay-Pune
- Kanpur and Lucknow
- Bangalore and Madras
Q.15:- The Visvesvaraya Iron & Steel Ltd. Is located at ?
- Bangalore
- Bhadravati
- Mangalore
- Mysore
Q.16:- Veliconda group of low hills is structural part of ?
- Cardamom Hills
- Western Ghats
- Eastern Ghats
- Nilgiri Hills
Q.17:- Which of the following is the worst flood affected area in India ?
- Assam
- Nagaland
- Manipur
- Tripura
Q.18:- Which one among the following cities is called the ‘Zero-Mile Centre’ of India ?
- Kanpur
- Allahabad
- Nagpur
- New Delhi
Q.19:- Which one among the following systems contains the oldest rock formation of India ?
- Aravalli System
- Archean System
- Cuddapah System
- Vindhyan System
Q.20:- Which one among the following states is smallest in area ? (SSC – Stenographer : 2014)
- Gujarat
- Karnataka
- Tamil Nadu
- Andhra Pradesh
Q.21:- What is the name of Research Station established by Indian Govt for conducting research at Antarctic ?
- Dakshin Gangotri
- None of the options
- Yamunotri
- Uttari Gangotri
Q.22:- Doddabetta Peak is located in the ?
- Anaimalai
- Mahendragiri
- Shevaroys
- Nilgiris
Q.23:- Which one among the following cities never get the vertical rays of the Sun all through the year ?
- Chennai
- Mumbai
- Kolkata
- Srinagar
Q.24:- The main cause of floods in the rivers is ?
- Heavy snowfall at the mountains
- Construction of dams
- Deforestation
- Earthquakes
Q.25:- Which one among the following states does not form part of the Narmada basin ?
- Madhya Pradesh
- Gujarat
- Rajasthan
- Maharashtra
