Are you preparing for PEO, OPSC ASO, Odisha Police SI, and Constable 2026 examinations? Practicing GK/GS Previous Year Question Paper questions is one of the best ways to understand important topics and improve your exam preparation.
This practice set contains 20 important GK/GS questions covering Geography and Environmental Geography. The questions include important topics such as the Suez Canal, Panama Canal, Strait of Gibraltar, Bering Strait, Ural Mountains, Andes Mountains, Scandinavian Peninsula, Atlas Mountains, Rocky Mountains, Great Dividing Range, earthquakes, carrying capacity, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), renewable energy, carbon footprint, and Urban Heat Island Effect.
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For PEO, OPSC ASO, Odisha Police SI, and Constable 2026, General Knowledge and General Studies can play an important role in the overall examination preparation. Regular MCQ practice helps candidates improve their knowledge, accuracy, and speed.
This PEO, OPSC ASO, Odisha Police SI, Constable 2026 | GK/GS Previous Year Question Paper practice set can be useful for candidates who want to revise important Geography and Environment topics in MCQ format.
How to Use This Mock Test
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1. Which two seas are connected by the Suez Canal?
Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea
Arabian Sea and Red Sea
Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea
Caspian Sea and Red Sea
The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea.
2. The Panama Canal serves as a vital link between which two major oceans?
Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean and Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean and Pacific Ocean
The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.
3. Which strait separates the continents of Europe and Africa?
Strait of Malacca
Bering Strait
Strait of Gibraltar
Bosporus Strait
The Strait of Gibraltar separates Europe from Africa and connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Mediterranean Sea.
4. What is known as the longest strait in the world?
Bering Strait
Strait of Malacca
Strait of Gibraltar
Taiwan Strait
The Strait of Malacca is commonly cited in such geography questions as the longest strait.
5. The Bering Strait serves as the boundary between which two countries?
Canada and the United States
Russia and the United States
Russia and Canada
Japan and Russia
The Bering Strait lies between Russia and Alaska, United States.
6. What is the name of the highest peak in the Ural Mountains?
Mount Elbrus
Mount Narodnaya
Mount Kazbek
Mount Belukha
Mount Narodnaya, also called Narodnaya Mountain, is the highest peak of the Ural Mountains.
7. Where is the Cape of Good Hope located?
South Africa
Australia
India
Brazil
The Cape of Good Hope is located on the southwestern coast of South Africa.
8. Which mountain range is considered the longest in the world?
Rocky Mountains
Himalayas
Andes Mountains
Alps
The Andes Mountains are the longest continental mountain range in the world.
9. The Scandinavian Peninsula is home to which two countries?
Norway and Sweden
Sweden and Finland
Norway and Denmark
Finland and Denmark
The Scandinavian Peninsula is mainly occupied by Norway and Sweden.
10. Which imaginary line divides North Korea and South Korea?
49th Parallel
38th Parallel
45th Parallel
37th Parallel
The 38th Parallel historically served as the dividing line between North and South Korea.
11. The Atlas Mountains are primarily located in which region?
East Africa
North Africa
Central Asia
Southern Europe
The Atlas Mountains are primarily located in North Africa, especially Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia.
12. Which two countries does the Rocky Mountain range primarily extend through?
United States and Mexico
Canada and Mexico
United States and Canada
Canada and Greenland
The Rocky Mountains extend primarily through Canada and the United States.
13. Where is the Great Dividing Range located?
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Brazil
The Great Dividing Range is located along the eastern part of Australia.
14. What instrument is used to measure earthquake activity?
Barometer
Seismograph
Altimeter
Hygrometer
A seismograph or seismometer records and measures ground vibrations caused by earthquakes.
15. What instrument is used to measure altitude?
Altimeter
Barometer
Thermometer
Anemometer
An altimeter is an instrument used to measure altitude above a reference level.
16. What is the definition of carrying capacity in environmental geography?
The total area of an ecosystem
The maximum population an environment can sustainably support
The amount of rainfall in an area
The rate of population migration
Carrying capacity is the maximum population size that an environment can sustainably support with its available resources.
17. What are the 17 global goals adopted by the UN by 2030 called?
Millennium Development Goals
Sustainable Development Goals
Global Environmental Goals
World Development Targets
The 17 global goals are called the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a target year of 2030.
18. Which energy source is considered one of the cheapest and cleanest renewable energy sources?
Coal energy
Solar energy
Diesel energy
Petroleum energy
Solar energy is a clean and renewable energy source and is widely considered among the lowest-cost new electricity sources in many regions.
19. What is a carbon footprint?
The amount of carbon stored in soil
The total greenhouse gas emissions caused directly or indirectly by an activity
The amount of oxygen produced by forests
The area covered by coal mines
A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted directly or indirectly by a person, activity, organization or product.
20. What phenomenon occurs when urban areas retain more heat than rural areas?
Greenhouse Effect
Urban Heat Island Effect
Global Cooling
El Niño Effect
The Urban Heat Island effect occurs when urban areas become warmer than surrounding rural areas due to buildings, roads and human activities.
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Conclusion
Consistent practice is important for success in competitive examinations. Use this PEO, OPSC ASO, Odisha Police SI, Constable 2026 GK/GS Previous Year Question Paper practice set to revise important Geography and Environmental Geography concepts and strengthen your General Knowledge preparation.
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