SSC MTS Geography Questions
6 questions on Geography for SSC MTS. Each comes with the correct answer and a worked explanation.
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Geography questions with solutions
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.
Which is the largest ocean in the world?
- (A)Atlantic Ocean
- (B)Indian Ocean
- (C)Pacific Ocean
- (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.
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.
The Sardar Sarovar Dam is built on which river?
- (A)Tapi
- (B)Krishna
- (C)Godavari
- (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.
Frequently asked questions
How many SSC MTS Geography questions can I practise here?
6 questions — 6 moderate. 6 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 MTS?
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.