SSC CHSL Geography Questions
5 questions on Geography for SSC CHSL. Each comes with the correct answer and a worked explanation.
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Geography questions with solutions
Which is the longest river in India?
- (A)Godavari
- (B)Yamuna
- (C)Ganga
- (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.
Through how many Indian states does the Tropic of Cancer pass?
- (A)9
- (B)8
- (C)6
- (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.
Which is the largest state of India by area?
- (A)Uttar Pradesh
- (B)Madhya Pradesh
- (C)Rajasthan
- (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.
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
- (A)Venus
- (B)Jupiter
- (C)Mars
- (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.
Chilika Lake is located in which Indian state?
- (A)Andhra Pradesh
- (B)Odisha
- (C)Kerala
- (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.
Frequently asked questions
How many SSC CHSL Geography questions can I practise here?
5 questions — 5 moderate. 5 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 CHSL?
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.