State PSC Previous Year Indian GK Questions MCQs for Competitive Exams

India General Knowledge

MODULE 15: Previous Year Indian GK Questions MCQs

Topic: State PSC Previous Year Indian GK Questions MCQs

Sub-Topic 1: Ancient & Medieval Indian History (State PSC PYQs)

Q1. Which archaeological site is associated with the Great Bath?

A. Harappa
B. Mohenjo-daro
C. Dholavira
D. Lothal

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
The Great Bath is one of the most important structures of the Indus Valley Civilization, located at Mohenjo-daro. It indicates advanced urban planning and ritual bathing practices.

Q2. The Rigvedic society was primarily:

A. Urban and industrial
B. Pastoral and rural
C. Agricultural and feudal
D. Commercial and maritime

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Rigvedic society was mainly pastoral, with cattle rearing as the main occupation. Agriculture became prominent in the Later Vedic period.

Q3. Who was the court poet of Samudragupta?

A. Kalidasa
B. Banabhatta
C. Harisena
D. Vishakhadatta

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Harisena, the court poet of Samudragupta, composed the Allahabad Pillar Inscription, an important historical source.

Q4. Which dynasty built the Khajuraho temples?

A. Cholas
B. Pallavas
C. Chandellas
D. Paramaras

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
The Chandella dynasty constructed the famous Khajuraho temples, known for their Nagara style architecture.

Q5. Who introduced the silver ‘Tanka’ and copper ‘Jital’?

A. Alauddin Khalji
B. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
C. Iltutmish
D. Balban

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Iltutmish standardized the silver Tanka and copper Jital, laying the foundation of medieval Indian coinage.

Q6. The Vijayanagara Empire was founded in:

A. 1336
B. 1347
C. 1398
D. 1526

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:
The Vijayanagara Empire was founded in 1336 by Harihara and Bukka to resist invasions in South India.

Sub-Topic 2: Modern Indian History & Freedom Movement

Q7. The Battle of Buxar was fought in:

A. 1757
B. 1764
C. 1772
D. 1784

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
The Battle of Buxar (1764) consolidated British control after defeating the combined forces of Indian rulers.

Q8. Who founded the Indian National Congress?

A. A. O. Hume
B. Dadabhai Naoroji
C. Surendranath Banerjee
D. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:
The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885 by A. O. Hume, a retired British civil servant.

Q9. The Swadeshi Movement began after which event?

A. Jallianwala Bagh
B. Partition of Bengal
C. Simon Commission
D. Champaran Satyagraha

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
The Swadeshi Movement (1905) began after the Partition of Bengal by Lord Curzon.

Q10. Who gave the slogan “Do or Die”?

A. Subhash Chandra Bose
B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C. Mahatma Gandhi
D. Jawaharlal Nehru

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Mahatma Gandhi gave the slogan “Do or Die” during the Quit India Movement (1942).

Q11. The Cabinet Mission Plan came to India in:

A. 1942
B. 1945
C. 1946
D. 1947

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
The Cabinet Mission (1946) aimed to transfer power and preserve India’s unity.

Q12. Who was the first Indian Governor-General of independent India?

A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. C. Rajagopalachari
C. Rajendra Prasad
D. Sardar Patel

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
C. Rajagopalachari was the first Indian Governor-General after Lord Mountbatten.

Sub-Topic 3: Indian Geography (State PSC High-Frequency Areas)

Q13. The Tropic of Cancer passes through which Indian state?

A. Kerala
B. Odisha
C. Gujarat
D. Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
The Tropic of Cancer passes through Gujarat and seven other Indian states.

Q14. Which river is known as the ‘Sorrow of Bihar’?

A. Gandak
B. Kosi
C. Son
D. Ganga

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
The Kosi River causes frequent floods in Bihar, hence the name.

Q15. Which soil is most suitable for wheat cultivation?

A. Black soil
B. Red soil
C. Alluvial soil
D. Laterite soil

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Alluvial soil is fertile and ideal for wheat and rice cultivation.

Q16. Which Indian state has the highest forest cover (area-wise)?

A. Assam
B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Chhattisgarh

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover in terms of area.

Q17. The Western Ghats are also known as:

A. Purvanchal
B. Sahyadris
C. Aravallis
D. Vindhyas

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
The Western Ghats are locally known as the Sahyadris.

Q18. Which is the longest river in India?

A. Brahmaputra
B. Yamuna
C. Godavari
D. Ganga

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:
The Ganga is the longest river in India.

Sub-Topic 4: Indian Polity & Constitution

Q19. The Constitution of India came into force on:

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

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
The Constitution came into effect on 26 January 1950, celebrated as Republic Day.

Q20. Which part of the Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?

A. Part II
B. Part III
C. Part IV
D. Part V

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Part III of the Constitution contains Fundamental Rights.

Q21. The concept of Fundamental Duties was borrowed from:

A. USA
B. UK
C. USSR
D. France

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Fundamental Duties were inspired by the USSR Constitution.

Q22. Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

A. Prime Minister
B. President
C. Vice-President
D. Speaker

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
The Vice-President of India acts as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

Q23. Which schedule deals with anti-defection law?

A. 9th
B. 10th
C. 11th
D. 12th

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
The 10th Schedule contains provisions related to anti-defection.

Q24. The minimum age to become the President of India is:

A. 25 years
B. 30 years
C. 35 years
D. 40 years

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
A person must be at least 35 years old to contest the Presidential election.

Sub-Topic 5: Indian Economy

Q25. Planning Commission was replaced by NITI Aayog in:

A. 2013
B. 2014
C. 2015
D. 2016

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
NITI Aayog replaced the Planning Commission in 2015.

Q26. Which sector is known as the backbone of the Indian economy?

A. Industrial
B. Service
C. Agricultural
D. IT

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Agriculture supports a large population and provides raw materials to industries.

Q27. Who is known as the ‘Father of Indian Budget’?

A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. R. K. Shanmukham Chetty
C. P. Chidambaram
D. Manmohan Singh

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
R. K. Shanmukham Chetty presented independent India’s first budget.

Q28. What is inflation?

A. Fall in prices
B. Rise in prices
C. Stable prices
D. Rise in income

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Inflation means a general increase in prices over time.

Q29. RBI was established in:

A. 1930
B. 1935
C. 1947
D. 1950

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India was established in 1935.

Q30. GST was implemented in India in:

A. 2015
B. 2016
C. 2017
D. 2018

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
GST came into effect on 1 July 2017.

Sub-Topic 6: Science & Technology

Q31. The SI unit of work is:

A. Watt
B. Joule
C. Newton
D. Pascal

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Work is measured in Joules in the SI system.

Q32. Which blood group is known as the universal donor?

A. A
B. B
C. AB
D. O

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:
O negative blood can be donated to all blood groups.

Q33. Which organ purifies blood in the human body?

A. Liver
B. Heart
C. Kidney
D. Lungs

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
The kidneys filter waste products from blood.

Q34. Which gas is essential for respiration?

A. Carbon dioxide
B. Nitrogen
C. Oxygen
D. Hydrogen

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Oxygen is essential for cellular respiration.

Q35. The speed of light is approximately:

A. 3 × 10⁵ m/s
B. 3 × 10⁶ m/s
C. 3 × 10⁸ m/s
D. 3 × 10¹⁰ m/s

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
The speed of light in vacuum is about 3 × 10⁸ m/s.

Q36. DNA stands for:

A. Deoxyribo Nucleic Acid
B. Deoxyribose Nitric Acid
C. Di-nuclear Acid
D. Dual Nucleic Acid

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:
DNA is the genetic material carrying hereditary information.

Sub-Topic 7: Environment, Culture & Miscellaneous GK

Q37. World Environment Day is celebrated on:

A. 5 June
B. 22 April
C. 16 September
D. 2 October

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:
5 June is observed as World Environment Day.

Q38. Classical dance form Kathak originated in:

A. Tamil Nadu
B. Kerala
C. North India
D. Odisha

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Kathak developed in North India and is known for storytelling.

Q39. National Emblem of India is adopted from:

A. Ashoka Pillar at Sanchi
B. Ashoka Pillar at Sarnath
C. Red Fort
D. Konark Temple

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
The Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath is India’s national emblem.

Q40. Which Indian festival marks the harvest season?

A. Diwali
B. Holi
C. Pongal
D. Eid

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Pongal is a harvest festival of Tamil Nadu.

Q41. Who wrote “Vande Mataram”?

A. Rabindranath Tagore
B. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
C. Sarojini Naidu
D. Subhash Chandra Bose

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Vande Mataram was written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.

Q42. National Animal of India is:

A. Lion
B. Elephant
C. Tiger
D. Leopard

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
The Tiger is India’s national animal.

Sub-Topic 8: Current Affairs & Static GK (State PSC Relevance)

Q43. The term of Lok Sabha is:

A. 4 years
B. 5 years
C. 6 years
D. 7 years

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
The Lok Sabha has a normal term of 5 years.

Q44. Who appoints the Governor of a state?

A. Prime Minister
B. Chief Minister
C. President
D. Parliament

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
The President of India appoints the Governor.

Q45. Which river is the longest in South India?

A. Krishna
B. Kaveri
C. Godavari
D. Tungabhadra

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
The Godavari is the longest river in South India.

Q46. The largest lake in India is:

A. Dal Lake
B. Wular Lake
C. Chilika Lake
D. Sambhar Lake

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Chilika Lake is the largest brackish water lake in India.

Q47. Who is known as the ‘Iron Man of India’?

A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Subhash Chandra Bose
C. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
D. B. R. Ambedkar

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Sardar Patel played a key role in integrating princely states.

Q48. Which country is known as the Land of Rising Sun?

A. China
B. Japan
C. Korea
D. Thailand

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Japan is called the Land of the Rising Sun.

Q49. First woman Prime Minister of India was:

A. Sarojini Naidu
B. Pratibha Patil
C. Indira Gandhi
D. Sucheta Kriplani

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Indira Gandhi was India’s first woman Prime Minister.

Q50. Which metal is used for galvanization?

A. Copper
B. Aluminium
C. Zinc
D. Iron

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Zinc is used to prevent rusting of iron.

Q51. The headquarters of WHO is located at:

A. New York
B. Paris
C. Geneva
D. London

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
The World Health Organization is headquartered in Geneva.

Q52. Which Indian state has the highest population?

A. Maharashtra
B. Bihar
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. West Bengal

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh has the highest population in India.

Q53. National Game of India is officially:

A. Hockey
B. Cricket
C. Football
D. Kabaddi

Correct Answer: None (No official national game)

Explanation:
India does not have an officially declared national game, a common State PSC trick question.

Q54. Which gas is used in refrigerators?

A. Oxygen
B. Ammonia
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Nitrogen

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Ammonia is commonly used as a refrigerant.

Q55. Largest desert in the world is:

A. Sahara
B. Thar
C. Gobi
D. Kalahari

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:
The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world.

Q56. Which day is celebrated as National Education Day in India?

A. 5 September
B. 11 November
C. 14 November
D. 26 January

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
11 November marks the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.

Q57. The largest democracy in the world is:

A. USA
B. China
C. India
D. UK

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
India has the largest electorate, making it the world’s largest democracy.

Q58. Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

A. Thermometer
B. Barometer
C. Hygrometer
D. Anemometer

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
A Barometer measures air pressure.

Q59. The Red Fort was built by:

A. Akbar
B. Jahangir
C. Shah Jahan
D. Aurangzeb

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
The Red Fort in Delhi was built by Shah Jahan.

Q60. The national currency of India is:

A. Dollar
B. Taka
C. Rupee
D. Yen

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
The official currency of India is the Indian Rupee (₹).

✅ Exam-Focused Note

This State PSC Previous Year Indian GK MCQs set is fully aligned with State Public Service Commission exam patterns, covering static GK, conceptual clarity, and frequently repeated questions.
It is equally useful for APSC, BPSC, UPPSC, RPSC, MPPSC, WBCS, GPSC, and other State PSC, SSC, Banking, and general competitive examinations.

• State PSC GK Previous Year Questions

• State Public Service Commission GK MCQs

• Indian GK for State PSC Exams

• PSC General Knowledge Questions with Answers

• State PSC GK Practice MCQs

• Previous Year GK Questions for PSC

• Indian GK MCQs for Competitive Exams

• PSC Exam GK Preparation Questions

⭐ 🔍 Why This State PSC Previous Year GK MCQs Set Is Highly Effective?

This State PSC Previous Year Indian GK MCQs set is carefully curated from actual PSC examination trends across various states. The questions cover high-frequency and concept-oriented topics from Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, Environment, Culture, and Current Affairs.

Each MCQ is accompanied by a clear answer and an easy-to-understand explanation, helping aspirants strengthen conceptual clarity, factual accuracy, and exam confidence.
Regular practice of this set significantly enhances revision efficiency and scoring potential in State PSC and other competitive examinations.

❓ FAQ Section

Q1. Are these GK questions based on State PSC previous year papers?

Yes. These MCQs are developed strictly from commonly asked and repeatedly appearing GK concepts in various State PSC examinations.

Q2. Which State PSC exams are covered by this GK MCQ set?

This content is useful for APSC, BPSC, UPPSC, MPPSC, RPSC, WBCS, GPSC, OPSC, KPSC, and other State PSC exams.

Q3. Are explanations suitable for beginners as well as advanced aspirants?

Absolutely. Each explanation is written in a simple, concept-clearing manner, making it ideal for beginners and experienced aspirants alike.

Q4. Can this GK content be used for SSC and other competitive exams?

Yes. Since the questions are India-specific and concept-based, they are also useful for SSC, Banking, Defence, and other competitive exams.

Q5. Is this MCQ set helpful for revision before State PSC exams?

Yes. It is specially designed for quick revision, mock practice, and last-minute preparation.

🎯 📌 Targeted Competitive Examinations

These State PSC Previous Year Indian GK MCQs are specially designed for:

• APSC (Assam Public Service Commission)

• UPPSC (Uttar Pradesh PSC)

• BPSC (Bihar PSC)

• MPPSC (Madhya Pradesh PSC)

• RPSC (Rajasthan PSC)

• WBCS (West Bengal Civil Service)

• GPSC (Gujarat PSC)

• OPSC, KPSC, TNPSC, APPSC

• SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS

• Banking & Insurance Exams

• Defence Exams (NDA, CDS, CAPF)

• School, College & University GK Assessments