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30 MCQs on Indian Social Science for Competitive Exams

By Abdur Rohman / July 17, 2024

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Welcome to our collection of 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on Indian Social Science. These questions are designed to help you prepare for various competitive exams such as UPSC, SSC, and State PSC exams. Each question is carefully crafted to test your knowledge and understanding of Indian Social Science.

Whether you’re revising or practicing, these MCQs will be a valuable resource.

30 MCQs on Indian Social Science

1. Who was the first President of India?

A. Rajendra Prasad B. Jawaharlal Nehru C. Mahatma Gandhi D. Sardar Patel

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

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

3. In which year did India gain independence from British rule?

A. 1945 B. 1947 C. 1950 D. 1952

4. Who wrote the national anthem of India?

A. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee B. Subhash Chandra Bose C. Rabindranath Tagore D. Mahatma Gandhi

5. What is the capital city of Assam?

A. Dispur B. Guwahati C. Jorhat D. Tezpur

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

A. Jawaharlal Nehru B. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel C. Subhash Chandra Bose D. Bhagat Singh

7. Which Indian state was the first to be formed on a linguistic basis?

A. Tamil Nadu B. Andhra Pradesh C. Kerala D. Karnataka

8. Who was the founder of the Indian National Congress?

A. Mahatma Gandhi B. Allan Octavian Hume C. Bal Gangadhar Tilak D. Dadabhai Naoroji

9. Which monument in India is also known as the ‘Black Taj’?

A. The Black Pagoda B. Gol Gumbaz C. Qutub Minar D. Charminar

10. Which Indian state is known as the ‘Land of Five Rivers’?

A. Haryana B. Punjab C. Himachal Pradesh D. Uttarakhand

11. Which movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1942?

A. Quit India Movement B. Non-Cooperation Movement C. Salt March D. Civil Disobedience Movement

12. Who was the first Indian woman to become the President of the Indian National Congress?

A. Indira Gandhi B. Sarojini Naidu C. Annie Besant D. Sucheta Kriplani

13. Which Indian freedom fighter is known for his slogan ‘Give me blood and I will give you freedom’?

A. Bhagat Singh B. Mahatma Gandhi C. Subhash Chandra Bose D. Jawaharlal Nehru

14. What is the official language of Nagaland?

A. English B. Assamese C. Hindi D. Naga

15. Which Indian state is famous for the dance form ‘Kathakali’?

A. Tamil Nadu B. Kerala C. Andhra Pradesh D. Karnataka

16. Who was the first Indian to win a Nobel Prize?

A. C. V. Raman B. Rabindranath Tagore C. Mother Teresa D. Hargobind Khorana

17. Which Indian leader is known as the ‘Father of the Nation’?

A. Jawaharlal Nehru B. Bhagat Singh C. Mahatma Gandhi D. Sardar Patel

18. Which is the largest state in India by area?

A. Rajasthan B. Madhya Pradesh C. Maharashtra D. Uttar Pradesh

19. Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?

A. Pratibha Patil B. Indira Gandhi C. Sonia Gandhi D. Sushma Swaraj

20. Which Indian state has the highest literacy rate?

A. Maharashtra B. Tamil Nadu C. Karnataka D. Kerala

21. In which year was the Indian Constitution adopted?

A. 1947 B. 1949 C. 1950 D. 1952

22. Who is known as the ‘Nightingle of India’?

A. Indira Gandhi B. Sarojini Naidu C. Lata Mangeshkar D. Aruna Asaf Ali

23. What is the national animal of India?

A. Elephant B. Lion C. Bengal Tiger D. Peacock

24. Which Indian state is known for the folk dance ‘Bihu’?

A. Punjab B. West Bengal C. Assam D. Odisha

25. Who is the author of the book ‘Discovery of India’?

A. Mahatma Gandhi B. Jawaharlal Nehru C. Rabindranath Tagore D. Subhash Chandra Bose

26. Which is the smallest state in India by area?

A. Sikkim B. Goa C. Manipur D. Tripura

27. Who was the first Indian to go to space?

A. Rakesh Sharma B. Kalpana Chawla C. Sunita Williams D. Satyendra Nath Bose

28. Which state is known as the ‘Sugar Bowl of India’?

A. Punjab B. Tamil Nadu C. Uttar Pradesh D. Gujarat

29. What is the currency of India?

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

30. Which is the highest civilian award in India?

A. Padma Shri B. Padma Bhushan C. Padma Vibhushan D. Bharat Ratna

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We hope these MCQs on Indian Social Science were helpful for your exam preparation. Regular practice is key to success in competitive exams. Keep revising and practicing to strengthen your understanding. Best of luck with your studies and upcoming exams!

Abdur Rohman

Abdur Rohman is an Electrical Engineer from Charaideo, Assam, who wears multiple hats as a part-time teacher, blogger, entrepreneur, and digital marketer. Passionate about education, he founded The Assam School blog to provide free, comprehensive textbook solutions, MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions), and other academic content for students from Class V to XII.