Geography MCQs – Mountains of Central India (MPSC Focused) - 13 Jan 2026

1. Which mountain range forms the northern boundary of the Deccan Plateau?

  • A) Aravalli Range
  • B) Vindhya Range
  • C) Satpura Range
  • D) Maikal Range

2. The Satpura Range lies between which two major rivers?

  • A) Narmada and Tapi
  • B) Godavari and Krishna
  • C) Chambal and Betwa
  • D) Mahi and Luni

3. Which of the following peaks is the highest peak of the Satpura Range?

  • A) Dhupgarh
  • B) Guru Shikhar
  • C) Amarkantak
  • D) Kalsubai

4. The Maikal Range is best known for being the source region of which major Indian rivers?

  • A) Narmada and Tapi
  • B) Godavari and Krishna
  • C) Narmada and Son
  • D) Mahanadi and Godavari

5. Which of the following statements about the Vindhya Range is correct?

  • A) It runs parallel to the Western Ghats
  • B) It separates the Indo-Gangetic Plain from the Deccan Plateau
  • C) It is the highest mountain range in Central India
  • D) It is composed mainly of volcanic basalt
Answer Key
  1. B
  2. A
  3. A
  4. C
  5. B

Geography MCQs – Deccan (Dakkhan) Plateau | MPSC Focused - 12 Jan 2026

1. The Deccan (Dakkhan) Plateau is primarily composed of which type of rock?

  • A) Sedimentary rocks
  • B) Metamorphic rocks
  • C) Igneous basalt rocks
  • D) Limestone rocks

2. The general slope of the Deccan Plateau is towards:

  • A) East
  • B) West
  • C) North
  • D) South

3. Which river originates in the Western Ghats but flows eastward across the Deccan Plateau?

  • A) Narmada
  • B) Tapi
  • C) Godavari
  • D) Periyar

4. The black cotton soil found extensively over the Deccan Plateau is mainly formed due to:

  • A) River alluvium
  • B) Weathering of granite rocks
  • C) Weathering of basaltic lava
  • D) Deposition of wind-blown sediments

5. Which climatic feature of the Deccan Plateau is mainly responsible for its rain-shadow regions?

  • A) North-East monsoon winds
  • B) South-West monsoon blocked by Western Ghats
  • C) Cyclonic rainfall from Bay of Bengal
  • D) Continental air masses in winter
Answer Key
  1. C
  2. A
  3. C
  4. C
  5. B

Geography MCQs – Soils of Maharashtra (MPSC-Focused | Tricky) 11 Jan 2026

1. Which characteristic best distinguishes black soil (regur) of Maharashtra from alluvial soil?

  • A) High sand content
  • B) Formation from river deposits
  • C) High moisture retention due to clayey nature
  • D) Richness in nitrogen

2. Laterite soil in the Konkan region is mainly formed due to:

  • A) Mechanical weathering in dry climate
  • B) Chemical weathering under heavy rainfall
  • C) Volcanic lava deposition
  • D) Riverine sedimentation

3. Which pair of soil type and dominant region in Maharashtra is incorrectly matched?

  • A) Black soil – Vidarbha
  • B) Laterite soil – Konkan
  • C) Red soil – Eastern Vidarbha
  • D) Alluvial soil – Western Maharashtra Plateau

4. The problem of soil cracking during summer, common in parts of Maharashtra, is mainly associated with:

  • A) Laterite soil
  • B) Red soil
  • C) Black soil
  • D) Sandy alluvial soil

5. Which nutrient deficiency is most commonly observed in laterite soils of Maharashtra?

  • A) Iron
  • B) Aluminum
  • C) Nitrogen and phosphorus
  • D) Lime and potash
Answer Key
  1. C
  2. B
  3. D
  4. C
  5. C

Geography MCQs – Soils of Maharashtra (Tricky & Medium Difficulty) 10 Jan 2026

1. Black cotton soil of Maharashtra is best suited for the cultivation of which crop?

  • A) Rice
  • B) Wheat
  • C) Cotton
  • D) Tea

2. Which region of Maharashtra predominantly has laterite soil?

  • A) Vidarbha
  • B) Marathwada
  • C) Konkan
  • D) Western Maharashtra Plateau

3. The regur (black) soil of Maharashtra is mainly derived from:

  • A) Granite rocks
  • B) Basalt rocks
  • C) Sandstone rocks
  • D) Limestone rocks

4. Which soil type in Maharashtra is generally poor in nitrogen but rich in lime and potash?

  • A) Alluvial soil
  • B) Red soil
  • C) Black soil
  • D) Laterite soil

5. Which district of Maharashtra is most associated with laterite soil and mango cultivation?

  • A) Pune
  • B) Ahmednagar
  • C) Ratnagiri
  • D) Solapur
Answer Key
  1. C
  2. C
  3. B
  4. C
  5. C

Geography MCQs – Konkan Region (Tricky & Medium Difficulty) 09 Jan 2026

1. Which mountain range forms the eastern boundary of the Konkan region?

  • A) Aravalli Range
  • B) Vindhya Range
  • C) Satpura Range
  • D) Western Ghats (Sahyadri)

2. The Konkan region mainly consists of which type of soil?

  • A) Alluvial soil
  • B) Black cotton soil
  • C) Laterite soil
  • D) Desert soil

3. Which river of the Konkan region is the longest flowing entirely within Maharashtra?

  • A) Ulhas
  • B) Vashishti
  • C) Savitri
  • D) Shastri

4. Heavy rainfall in the Konkan region is mainly caused due to:

  • A) North-East Monsoon winds
  • B) Cyclonic depressions
  • C) Orographic rainfall due to Western Ghats
  • D) Convectional rainfall

5. Which of the following districts is NOT part of the Konkan division of Maharashtra?

  • A) Ratnagiri
  • B) Sindhudurg
  • C) Raigad
  • D) Satara
Answer Key
  1. D
  2. C
  3. A
  4. C
  5. D

Geography MCQs – High Accuracy & Tricky Questions 08 Jan 2026

1. Which of the following rivers does NOT drain into the Bay of Bengal?

  • A) Godavari
  • B) Krishna
  • C) Narmada
  • D) Mahanadi

2. The Tropic of Cancer does NOT pass through which of the following Indian states?

  • A) Rajasthan
  • B) Odisha
  • C) Jharkhand
  • D) Madhya Pradesh

3. Which ocean current is responsible for warming the climate of Western Europe?

  • A) Labrador Current
  • B) Canary Current
  • C) Gulf Stream
  • D) Benguela Current

4. Which of the following landforms is formed mainly due to river deposition?

  • A) Gorge
  • B) Delta
  • C) Waterfall
  • D) Canyon

5. Which latitude is known as the “Horse Latitudes” due to calm winds?

  • A) Equatorial region
  • B) Sub-polar region
  • C) Around 30° North and South
  • D) Around 60° North and South
Answer Key
  1. C
  2. B
  3. C
  4. B
  5. C

General Knowledge MCQs – Today’s Questions 07 Jan 2026

1. Which Indian state has the longest coastline?

  • A) Tamil Nadu
  • B) Andhra Pradesh
  • C) Maharashtra
  • D) Gujarat

2. Which monument in India is also known as the “Symbol of Love”?

  • A) Qutub Minar
  • B) Charminar
  • C) Taj Mahal
  • D) Hawa Mahal

3. Who was the first President of India?

  • A) Rajendra Prasad
  • B) Jawaharlal Nehru
  • C) Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
  • D) Zakir Husain

4. Which gas is used for artificial ripening of fruits?

  • A) Oxygen
  • B) Ethylene
  • C) Nitrogen
  • D) Carbon Dioxide

5. Which day is celebrated as National Science Day in India?

  • A) 15 August
  • B) 5 June
  • C) 28 February
  • D) 2 October
Answer Key
  1. D
  2. C
  3. A
  4. B
  5. C

General Knowledge MCQs – 6 Jan 2026

1. Which is the highest peak in Maharashtra?

  • A) Salher
  • B) Kalsubai
  • C) Harishchandragad
  • D) Mahabaleshwar

2. Which city is known as the “Orange City of India”?

  • A) Amravati
  • B) Jalgaon
  • C) Nagpur
  • D) Akola

3. Who was the first Indian to receive the Nobel Prize?

  • A) C. V. Raman
  • B) Rabindranath Tagore
  • C) Amartya Sen
  • D) Hargobind Khorana

4. The headquarters of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is located in:

  • A) New Delhi
  • B) Kolkata
  • C) Chennai
  • D) Mumbai

5. Which planet is known as the “Red Planet”?

  • A) Venus
  • B) Jupiter
  • C) Mars
  • D) Saturn
Answer Key
  1. B
  2. C
  3. B
  4. D
  5. C

Today’s GK Questions -05 Jan 2026

1. Which city in Maharashtra is known as the “Orange City of India”?

  • A) Amravati
  • B) Nagpur
  • C) Jalgaon
  • D) Akola

2. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is the richest municipal corporation in India mainly due to revenue from:

  • A) Agriculture tax
  • B) Industrial cess
  • C) Property tax
  • D) Tourism tax

3. Which Indian river originates near Trimbakeshwar in Maharashtra?

  • A) Krishna
  • B) Godavari
  • C) Tapi
  • D) Bhima

4. Who was the first Indian to receive the Nobel Prize?

  • A) C. V. Raman
  • B) Rabindranath Tagore
  • C) Hargobind Khorana
  • D) Amartya Sen

5. Which planet is closest to the Sun in the solar system?

  • A) Venus
  • B) Earth
  • C) Mercury
  • D) Mars
Correct Answers
  1. B) Nagpur
  2. C) Property tax
  3. B) Godavari
  4. B) Rabindranath Tagore
  5. C) Mercury

General Knowledge MCQs – Today’s Questions 04 Jan 2025

1. Which is the largest national park in Maharashtra by area?

  • A) Tadoba National Park
  • B) Sanjay Gandhi National Park
  • C) Navegaon National Park
  • D) Gugamal National Park

2. The headquarters of the World Health Organization is located in:

  • A) New York
  • B) Paris
  • C) Geneva
  • D) London

3. Which Indian freedom fighter is popularly known as “Lokmanya”?

  • A) Mahatma Gandhi
  • B) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  • C) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
  • D) Lala Lajpat Rai

4. The Indian Constitution came into effect on:

  • A) 15 August 1947
  • B) 26 January 1950
  • C) 26 November 1949
  • D) 2 October 1950

5. Which planet is known as the “Red Planet”?

  • A) Venus
  • B) Jupiter
  • C) Mars
  • D) Saturn
Correct Answers
  1. D) Gugamal National Park
  2. C) Geneva
  3. B) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  4. B) 26 January 1950
  5. C) Mars

General Knowledge MCQs – Today’s Questions 03 Jan 2025

1. Which river is known as the lifeline of Maharashtra?

  • A) Krishna
  • B) Tapi
  • C) Godavari
  • D) Bhima

2. The Supreme Court of India is located in which city?

  • A) Mumbai
  • B) New Delhi
  • C) Kolkata
  • D) Chennai

3. Which fort in Maharashtra is famous for the battle fought in 1659 between Shivaji Maharaj and Afzal Khan?

  • A) Raigad
  • B) Rajgad
  • C) Pratapgad
  • D) Sinhagad

4. Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?

  • A) Pratibha Patil
  • B) Sarojini Naidu
  • C) Indira Gandhi
  • D) Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit

5. Which day is celebrated as World Environment Day every year?

  • A) 22 April
  • B) 5 June
  • C) 16 September
  • D) 2 October
Correct Answers
  1. C) Godavari
  2. B) New Delhi
  3. C) Pratapgad
  4. C) Indira Gandhi
  5. B) 5 June

General Knowledge MCQs – Today’s Questions Updated on 02 Jan 2025

1. Which is the highest peak in Maharashtra?

  • A) Harishchandragad
  • B) Kalsubai
  • C) Salher
  • D) Mahabaleshwar

2. The Election Commission of India is established under which Article of the Indian Constitution?

  • A) Article 324
  • B) Article 280
  • C) Article 148
  • D) Article 356

3. Which Indian city is known as the “Orange City”?

  • A) Nagpur
  • B) Nashik
  • C) Aurangabad
  • D) Amravati

4. The Satyagraha movement was first successfully applied by Mahatma Gandhi in:

  • A) Champaran
  • B) Ahmedabad
  • C) Kheda
  • D) Bardoli

5. Which gas is mainly responsible for the greenhouse effect on Earth?

  • A) Oxygen
  • B) Nitrogen
  • C) Carbon Dioxide
  • D) Hydrogen
Correct Answers
  1. B) Kalsubai
  2. A) Article 324
  3. A) Nagpur
  4. A) Champaran
  5. C) Carbon Dioxide

Maharashtra & General Knowledge MCQs Updated on 01 Jan 2026

1. Which is the largest port in Maharashtra in terms of cargo handling?

  • A) Jawaharlal Nehru Port
  • B) Mumbai Port
  • C) Ratnagiri Port
  • D) Dabhol Port

2. The State Animal of Maharashtra is:

  • A) Indian Tiger
  • B) Indian Elephant
  • C) Indian Giant Squirrel
  • D) Black Buck

3. The headquarters of the Reserve Bank of India is located in which city?

  • A) New Delhi
  • B) Kolkata
  • C) Chennai
  • D) Mumbai

4. Which fort is known as the “Birthplace of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj”?

  • A) Rajgad
  • B) Raigad
  • C) Shivneri
  • D) Pratapgad

5. Which Indian river is also known as the “Dakshin Ganga”?

  • A) Krishna
  • B) Godavari
  • C) Kaveri
  • D) Tapi
Correct Answers
  1. A) Jawaharlal Nehru Port
  2. C) Indian Giant Squirrel
  3. D) Mumbai
  4. C) Shivneri
  5. B) Godavari

Today’s GK Questions - Updated on 31 Dec 2025

1. Which state is known as the “Sugar Bowl of India”?

  • A) Uttar Pradesh
  • B) Maharashtra
  • C) Karnataka
  • D) Tamil Nadu

2. The headquarters of the United Nations is located in:

  • A) Geneva
  • B) Paris
  • C) New York
  • D) London

3. Which river is the longest river in Maharashtra?

  • A) Godavari
  • B) Krishna
  • C) Tapi
  • D) Bhima

4. Who is known as the “Father of the Indian Constitution”?

  • A) Jawaharlal Nehru
  • B) Mahatma Gandhi
  • C) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
  • D) B. R. Ambedkar

5. Which planet in the solar system has the maximum number of moons (as per latest discoveries)?

  • A) Jupiter
  • B) Saturn
  • C) Uranus
  • D) Neptune
Correct Answers
  1. A) Uttar Pradesh
  2. C) New York
  3. A) Godavari
  4. D) B. R. Ambedkar
  5. B) Saturn

Maharashtra & General Knowledge MCQs - 30 Dec 2025

1. Which is the largest district in Maharashtra by area?

  • A) Pune
  • B) Ahmednagar
  • C) Nashik
  • D) Gadchiroli

2. The Gateway of India is located in which city?

  • A) Pune
  • B) Mumbai
  • C) Nagpur
  • D) Kolhapur

3. Who was the first Chief Minister of Maharashtra?

  • A) Yashwantrao Chavan
  • B) Vasantrao Naik
  • C) Sharad Pawar
  • D) Vilasrao Deshmukh

4. Which Indian state shares its western boundary with the Arabian Sea?

  • A) Gujarat
  • B) Maharashtra
  • C) Goa
  • D) All of the above

5. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has its headquarters in which city?

  • A) New Delhi
  • B) Kolkata
  • C) Chennai
  • D) Mumbai
Correct Answers
  1. D) Gadchiroli
  2. B) Mumbai
  3. A) Yashwantrao Chavan
  4. D) All of the above
  5. D) Mumbai

Maharashtra & Mumbai Municipal Corporation – GK MCQs 29-Dec-2025

1. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is the civic governing body of which city?

  • A) Pune
  • B) Thane
  • C) Mumbai
  • D) Navi Mumbai

2. In which year was the Mumbai Municipal Corporation established?

  • A) 1865
  • B) 1888
  • C) 1905
  • D) 1947

3. The administrative headquarters of the BMC is located at which iconic building?

  • A) Raj Bhavan
  • B) Mantralaya
  • C) BMC Headquarters (South Mumbai)
  • D) Mumbai High Court

4. Who is the head of the executive administration of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation?

  • A) Mayor
  • B) Deputy Mayor
  • C) Municipal Commissioner
  • D) Ward Officer

5. Which river, flowing through Mumbai, is maintained and monitored by the BMC for flood control and civic management?

  • A) Ulhas
  • B) Vaitarna
  • C) Mithi
  • D) Savitri
Correct Answers
  1. C) Mumbai
  2. B) 1888
  3. C) BMC Headquarters (South Mumbai)
  4. C) Municipal Commissioner
  5. C) Mithi

General Knowledge MCQs - 28-Dec-2025

1. Which city is known as the financial capital of Maharashtra and also houses India’s largest film industry?

  • A) Pune
  • B) Nagpur
  • C) Nashik
  • D) Mumbai

2. The Ajanta and Ellora Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are located in which district of Maharashtra?

  • A) Jalgaon
  • B) Aurangabad
  • C) Nashik
  • D) Ahmednagar

3. Stan Lee was best known for his work with which publishing company?

  • A) DC Comics
  • B) Dark Horse Comics
  • C) Image Comics
  • D) Marvel Comics

4. Which superhero was co-created by Stan Lee and first appeared in 1962?

  • A) Batman
  • B) Superman
  • C) Spider-Man
  • D) Iron Man

5. The traditional Paithani saree, famous in Maharashtra, originated from which town?

  • A) Kolhapur
  • B) Solapur
  • C) Paithan
  • D) Yeola
Correct Answers
  1. D) Mumbai
  2. B) Aurangabad
  3. D) Marvel Comics
  4. C) Spider-Man
  5. C) Paithan

General Knowledge MCQs (27 Dec 2025)

1. The longest river that flows entirely within Maharashtra is:

  • A) Godavari
  • B) Krishna
  • C) Bhima
  • D) Wainganga

2. The Sahyadri mountain range in Maharashtra is also known as:

  • A) Vindhya Range
  • B) Aravalli Range
  • C) Western Ghats
  • D) Satpura Range

3. Which fort in Maharashtra is associated with the coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1674?

  • A) Rajgad
  • B) Raigad
  • C) Pratapgad
  • D) Sinhagad

4. The classical dance form Lavani is traditionally performed to the rhythm of which musical instrument?

  • A) Tabla
  • B) Harmonium
  • C) Mridangam
  • D) Dholki

5. Which city is known as the “Cultural Capital of Maharashtra”?

  • A) Mumbai
  • B) Nagpur
  • C) Pune
  • D) Nashik
Correct Answers
  1. D) Wainganga
  2. C) Western Ghats
  3. B) Raigad
  4. D) Dholki
  5. C) Pune

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