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Category Description: India is a vast and diverse country located in South Asia. It is the world's second-most populous nation, with a rich cultural heritage and a complex history. India is known for its vibrant traditions, ancient civilizations, and stunning landscapes. It is a land of contrasts, with bustling cities, serene rural villages, and breathtaking natural beauty. India is a melting pot of cultures, religions, and languages, reflecting its diverse population. The country is home to some of the world's most iconic landmarks, such as the Taj Mahal, the Red Fort, and the Hawa Mahal. India is a rapidly developing nation with a growing economy and a vibrant democracy.
Q1. Where is thar desert located in India?
Q1. Where is thar desert located in India?
Answer: (B) Rajasthan
The Great Indian Desert is also known as the Thar Desert. It is located partly in Rajasthan, and partly in Punjab and Sindh. Jaisalmer and Bikaner are cities in Rajasthan which are located in the desert region.
Q2. Who was the first governor general of free India?
Q2. Who was the first governor general of free India?
Answer: (C) Lord Mountbatten
Lord Mountbatten (1947-48) was the last viceroy of the British Indian Empire and the first Governor-General of independent India.
Q3. Who was the final ruler of the Chutiyas?
Q3. Who was the final ruler of the Chutiyas?
Answer: (B) Nitipal
Nitipal, also known as Nitai, was the last king of the Chutiya dynasty. He ruled alongside his legendary wife, Queen Sadhani.
Q4. When did Gandhi returned from South Africa to India?
Q4. When did Gandhi returned from South Africa to India?
Answer: (C) 1915
Mahatma Gandhi Returned From South Africa on 9 January 1915. He reached Bombay sailing from South Africa, having lived there for more than two decades. This date was chosen in 2003 to be observed as Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (Non-Resident Indian Day).
Q5. India is
Q5. India is
Answer: (C) Mixed Economy
Mixed Economy. Both private and govt sector exists.
Q6. Who is known as "Father of All India Services"?
Q6. Who is known as "Father of All India Services"?
Answer: (C) Sardar vallabhbhai Patel
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is known as the father of All India Services. He was a key figure in the constituent assembly and was instrumental in the creation of the All India Services. He described the All India Services as the country's "Steel Frame".
Q7. Which script is used to write the Bodo language?
Q7. Which script is used to write the Bodo language?
Answer: (A) Devanagari
The Bodo language is primarily written using the Devanagari script, which is also used for Hindi and many other Indian languages.
Q8. Where did Gandhi started his first Satyagraha in India?
Q8. Where did Gandhi started his first Satyagraha in India?
Answer: (B) Champaran
The Champaran Satyagraha of 1917 was the first Satyagraha movement led by Gandhi in India and is considered a historically important revolt in the Indian Independence Movement. It was a farmer's uprising that took place in Champaran district of Bihar, India, during the British colonial period.
Q9. How many times India has won the ODI cricket world cup?
Q9. How many times India has won the ODI cricket world cup?
Answer: (C) 2
2 times
Q10. In which year was the Oil India Limited formed?
Q10. In which year was the Oil India Limited formed?
Answer: (B) 1959
Oil India Limited was incorporated as a private limited company on February 18, 1959.
Q11. Who was the first president of India?
Q11. Who was the first president of India?
Answer: (C) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Dr.Rajendra Prasad was the first president of India.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Dr.Rajendra Prasad was the first president of India.
Q12. Which of the following Monsoons account for most of the rainfall in India?
Q12. Which of the following Monsoons account for most of the rainfall in India?
Answer: (B) South West Monsoon
The Southwest Monsoon is responsible for most of the rainfall in India, bringing over 75% of the country's annual precipitation. It lasts from June to September. The Southwest Monsoon winds originate from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal.
Q13. When did Cripps Mission came to India?
Q13. When did Cripps Mission came to India?
Answer: (A) March 1942
March 1942
Q14. The famous Quit India Resolution was passed on
Q14. The famous Quit India Resolution was passed on
Answer: (A) 8 August 1942
8 August 1942
Q15. The Tehri Dam is located in -
Q15. The Tehri Dam is located in -
Answer: (A) Uttrakhand
With a height of 260.5 m (855 ft) Tehri Dam is the tallest dam in India and 13th tallest dam in the world. It is a multi-purpose rock and earth-fill embankment dam on the Bhagirathi River in New Tehri, Tehri Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, India.
Q16. When was Hindi adopted as official language of India?
Q16. When was Hindi adopted as official language of India?
Answer: (B) 14 September 1949
Hindi was adopted as the official language of the Union of India on the 14th of September 1949. Subsequently, in 1950, Hindi in the Devanagari script was declared as the official language of India.
Q17. When did Simon Commission arrived in India?
Q17. When did Simon Commission arrived in India?
Answer: (D) 1928
1928
Q18. What percentage of India's land area is covered by Assam?
Q18. What percentage of India's land area is covered by Assam?
Answer: (A) 2.4%
Assam, a state in Northeast India, occupies approximately 78,438 square kilometers, which constitutes roughly 2.39% of India's total land area of 3,287,263 square kilometers.
Q19. When was Hindi adopted as official language of India?
Q19. When was Hindi adopted as official language of India?
Answer: (D) 14 September 1949
Hindi was adopted as the official language of the Union of India on the 14th of September 1949. Subsequently, in 1950, Hindi in the Devanagari script was declared as the official language of India.
Q20. The famous camel trading event is a part of this annual fair?
Q20. The famous camel trading event is a part of this annual fair?
Answer: (D) Pushkar mela
The Pushkar Fair, also known as the Pushkar Camel Fair, is a yearly event that features a well-known camel trading event. It's held in the town of Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, between October and November. The Pushkar Fair is one of the world's largest camel fairs, and also features horse and cattle trading.