These MCQ questions cover topics common to all State PSC examinations including WBPSC (West Bengal), UPPSC (Uttar Pradesh), MPSC (Maharashtra), BPSC (Bihar), KPSC (Karnataka) and other State PCS exams 2026. Topics include Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy and State-specific GK. Click Show Answer for explanations. For unlimited MCQ practice, visit Vooo AI Education.
🗺️ State Geography & GK (Q1–Q15)
1The capital of West Bengal is:
Answer: A — Kolkata
Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal. It was the capital of British India until 1911 when the capital was shifted to New Delhi.
Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal. It was the capital of British India until 1911 when the capital was shifted to New Delhi.
2Which is the largest state in India by area?
Answer: A — Rajasthan
Rajasthan is the largest state in India by area at 342,239 km². Madhya Pradesh is the second largest.
Rajasthan is the largest state in India by area at 342,239 km². Madhya Pradesh is the second largest.
3Which state is known as the "Rice Bowl of India"?
Answer: B — Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh is called the "Rice Bowl of India" due to its large rice production. The Krishna-Godavari delta is a major rice-growing region.
Andhra Pradesh is called the "Rice Bowl of India" due to its large rice production. The Krishna-Godavari delta is a major rice-growing region.
4Which state has the highest population in India?
Answer: A — Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in India with over 200 million people — more than most countries in the world.
Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in India with over 200 million people — more than most countries in the world.
5The Ajanta Caves are located in which state?
Answer: B — Maharashtra
The Ajanta Caves are located in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra. They are UNESCO World Heritage Sites famous for Buddhist cave paintings.
The Ajanta Caves are located in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra. They are UNESCO World Heritage Sites famous for Buddhist cave paintings.
6The Sunderbans is located in which Indian state?
Answer: A — West Bengal
The Indian part of the Sunderbans is in West Bengal. It is the world's largest delta and is famous for the Royal Bengal Tiger.
The Indian part of the Sunderbans is in West Bengal. It is the world's largest delta and is famous for the Royal Bengal Tiger.
7Which state is called the "Land of Five Rivers"?
Answer: A — Punjab
Punjab means "Land of Five Rivers" — Panj (five) + Aab (water). The five rivers are Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas and Sutlej.
Punjab means "Land of Five Rivers" — Panj (five) + Aab (water). The five rivers are Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas and Sutlej.
8The Nalanda University ruins are located in which state?
Answer: B — Bihar
The ruins of Nalanda University are in Rajgir, Bihar. Nalanda was one of the greatest centres of learning in ancient world, flourishing from 5th to 12th century CE.
The ruins of Nalanda University are in Rajgir, Bihar. Nalanda was one of the greatest centres of learning in ancient world, flourishing from 5th to 12th century CE.
9Which state has the longest coastline in India?
Answer: A — Gujarat
Gujarat has the longest coastline among Indian states at approximately 1,600 km due to its irregular peninsular shape including the Gulf of Kutch and Gulf of Khambhat.
Gujarat has the longest coastline among Indian states at approximately 1,600 km due to its irregular peninsular shape including the Gulf of Kutch and Gulf of Khambhat.
10The Pichavaram Mangrove Forest is in which state?
Answer: B — Tamil Nadu
Pichavaram is one of the largest mangrove forests in the world, located in Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu. It is the second largest mangrove forest in India.
Pichavaram is one of the largest mangrove forests in the world, located in Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu. It is the second largest mangrove forest in India.
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Start Free Practice →⚖️ Indian Polity & Governance (Q11–Q25)
11The Governor of a state is appointed by:
Answer: A — The President of India
The Governor is appointed by the President of India under Article 155 of the Constitution. The Governor acts as the constitutional head of the state.
The Governor is appointed by the President of India under Article 155 of the Constitution. The Governor acts as the constitutional head of the state.
12State PSC exams recruit candidates for:
Answer: B — State government civil services
State Public Service Commissions recruit candidates for state government administrative services such as IAS (state cadre), state PCS, and other state government departments.
State Public Service Commissions recruit candidates for state government administrative services such as IAS (state cadre), state PCS, and other state government departments.
13The Panchayati Raj system was introduced by which amendment?
Answer: B — 73rd Amendment
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment (1992) gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions — the three-tier rural local self-government system.
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment (1992) gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions — the three-tier rural local self-government system.
14The State Legislative Assembly is also known as:
Answer: C — Vidhan Sabha
Vidhan Sabha is the lower house of the state legislature. Vidhan Parishad is the upper house (exists only in some states).
Vidhan Sabha is the lower house of the state legislature. Vidhan Parishad is the upper house (exists only in some states).
15WBPSC stands for:
Answer: B — West Bengal Public Service Commission
WBPSC conducts examinations for recruitment to the West Bengal Civil Services and other state government posts in West Bengal.
WBPSC conducts examinations for recruitment to the West Bengal Civil Services and other state government posts in West Bengal.
16Article 356 of the Indian Constitution deals with:
Answer: B — President's Rule in States
Article 356 provides for imposition of President's Rule (also called State Emergency) when the constitutional machinery in a state breaks down.
Article 356 provides for imposition of President's Rule (also called State Emergency) when the constitutional machinery in a state breaks down.
17The State List in the Indian Constitution contains subjects over which:
Answer: B — Only State Governments can legislate
The State List contains 61 subjects (Police, Public Health, Agriculture etc.) on which only State Governments can make laws under normal circumstances.
The State List contains 61 subjects (Police, Public Health, Agriculture etc.) on which only State Governments can make laws under normal circumstances.
18Finance Commission is constituted every:
Answer: B — 5 years
Under Article 280, the Finance Commission is constituted every 5 years to recommend distribution of tax revenues between the Centre and States.
Under Article 280, the Finance Commission is constituted every 5 years to recommend distribution of tax revenues between the Centre and States.
📜 History & Culture (Q19–Q30)
19The Tagore family belonged to which city?
Answer: A — Kolkata
Rabindranath Tagore was born in Jorasanko, Kolkata in 1861. He was the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913.
Rabindranath Tagore was born in Jorasanko, Kolkata in 1861. He was the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913.
20Tipu Sultan was the ruler of:
Answer: B — Mysore
Tipu Sultan (1750-1799) was the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore. He was called the "Tiger of Mysore" and is remembered for his resistance against British colonialism.
Tipu Sultan (1750-1799) was the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore. He was called the "Tiger of Mysore" and is remembered for his resistance against British colonialism.
21The famous Meenakshi Temple is located in:
Answer: B — Madurai
The Meenakshi Amman Temple is located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar.
The Meenakshi Amman Temple is located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar.
22The Battle of Buxar (1764) was fought between the British and:
Answer: B — Mir Qasim, Nawab of Awadh, and Mughal Emperor
The Battle of Buxar (22 Oct 1764) was fought between the British East India Company and the combined forces of Mir Qasim, Shuja-ud-Daula (Nawab of Awadh), and Shah Alam II.
The Battle of Buxar (22 Oct 1764) was fought between the British East India Company and the combined forces of Mir Qasim, Shuja-ud-Daula (Nawab of Awadh), and Shah Alam II.
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