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SSC CGL Geography Questions

8 questions on Geography for SSC CGL. Each comes with the correct answer and a worked explanation.

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Geography questions with solutions

Q1.GeographyModerate

Which is the longest river in India?

  1. (A)Godavari
  2. (B)Yamuna
  3. (C)Ganga
  4. (D)Narmada
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Correct answer: (C) Ganga

The Ganga, with a length of about 2,525 km, is the longest river in India; the Godavari is the longest river of peninsular India. Hence, 'Ganga' is the correct answer among the given options.

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Q2.GeographyModerate

Through how many Indian states does the Tropic of Cancer pass?

  1. (A)9
  2. (B)8
  3. (C)6
  4. (D)7
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Correct answer: (B) 8

The Tropic of Cancer passes through eight states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram. Hence, '8' is the correct answer among the given options.

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Q3.GeographyModerate

Which is the largest state of India by area?

  1. (A)Uttar Pradesh
  2. (B)Madhya Pradesh
  3. (C)Rajasthan
  4. (D)Maharashtra
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Correct answer: (C) Rajasthan

Rajasthan is the largest Indian state by area, covering about 3.42 lakh square kilometres; Uttar Pradesh is the largest by population. Hence, 'Rajasthan' is the correct answer among the given options.

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Q4.GeographyModerate

Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

  1. (A)Venus
  2. (B)Jupiter
  3. (C)Mars
  4. (D)Mercury
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Correct answer: (C) Mars

Mars is called the Red Planet because iron oxide (rust) on its surface gives it a reddish appearance. Hence, 'Mars' is the correct answer among the given options.

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Q5.GeographyModerate

Which is the largest ocean in the world?

  1. (A)Atlantic Ocean
  2. (B)Indian Ocean
  3. (C)Pacific Ocean
  4. (D)Arctic Ocean
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Correct answer: (C) Pacific Ocean

The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean, covering roughly one-third of the Earth's surface. Hence, 'Pacific Ocean' is the correct answer among the given options.

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Q6.GeographyModerate

Chilika Lake is located in which Indian state?

  1. (A)Andhra Pradesh
  2. (B)Odisha
  3. (C)Kerala
  4. (D)West Bengal
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Correct answer: (B) Odisha

Chilika Lake, the largest brackish-water lagoon in India, lies on the east coast in the state of Odisha. Hence, 'Odisha' is the correct answer among the given options.

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Q7.GeographyModerate

Which type of soil is considered most suitable for the cultivation of cotton?

  1. (A)Laterite soil
  2. (B)Black soil
  3. (C)Alluvial soil
  4. (D)Red soil
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Correct answer: (B) Black soil

Black soil, also called regur soil, retains moisture well and is found largely in the Deccan plateau, making it ideal for cotton. Hence, 'Black soil' is the correct answer among the given options.

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Q8.GeographyModerate

The Sardar Sarovar Dam is built on which river?

  1. (A)Tapi
  2. (B)Krishna
  3. (C)Godavari
  4. (D)Narmada
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Correct answer: (D) Narmada

The Sardar Sarovar Dam is built on the Narmada river near Kevadia in Gujarat. Hence, 'Narmada' is the correct answer among the given options.

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Frequently asked questions

How many SSC CGL Geography questions can I practise here?

8 questions — 8 moderate. 8 are shown on this page with answers and explanations, and the practice set draws from all of them.

How should I practise Geography for SSC CGL?

Read through a few solved questions first to see the method, then take a timed practice set. Afterwards, check which questions you got wrong or spent longest on and redo those before moving on.