General Knowledge: India -1
1. What is the national animal of India?
Bengal Tiger. It was adopted as the national animal in 1972, replacing the lion.
2. What is the national bird of India?
Indian Peafowl (Peacock). It was declared the national bird in 1963.
3. What is the national flower of India?
Lotus. It holds cultural and religious significance in India.
4. What is the national tree of India?
Banyan Tree. Its extensive roots symbolize unity.
5. What is the national fruit of India?
Mango. India is the largest producer of mangoes in the world.
6. What is the national river of India?
Ganga (Ganges). It was declared the National River in 2008.
7. What is the national aquatic animal of India?
Ganges River Dolphin. Declared in 2009, it signifies the health of the river ecosystem.
8. What is the national anthem of India?
Jana Gana Mana. Composed by Rabindranath Tagore, it was adopted on January 24, 1950.
9. What is the national song of India?
Vande Mataram. Composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, it played a significant role in the independence movement.
10. What is the official language of the Union of India?
Hindi (in Devanagari script). As per Article 343 of the Constitution.
11. Which city is known as the 'Pink City of India'?
Jaipur. Named so due to the distinctive color of its buildings.
12. Which Indian city is known as the 'Silicon Valley of India'?
Bengaluru. Due to its thriving IT industry.
13. Which is the highest mountain peak entirely within India?
Kangchenjunga (partially in Nepal), or Nanda Devi (entirely in India). Kangchenjunga is the highest in India, but Nanda Devi (Uttarakhand) is the highest peak entirely within Indian territory.
14. Which state has the largest area in India?
Rajasthan. It covers an area of over 342,239 sq km
15. Which state has the largest population in India (as per 2011 Census)?
Uttar Pradesh. It is the most populous state in India.
16. Which is the smallest state in India by area?
Goa. It has an area of just 3,702 sq km.
17. Which is the smallest state in India by population (as per 2011 Census)?
Sikkim. It is the least populous state.
18. Who was the first President of India?
Dr. Rajendra Prasad. He served from 1950 to 1962.
19. Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
Jawaharlal Nehru. He served from 1947 to 1964.
20. Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?
Indira Gandhi. She served multiple terms.
21. Who was the first woman President of India?
Pratibha Patil. She served from 2007 to 2012.
22. Which is the longest river in India (flowing entirely within India)?
Godavari. Though the Ganges is longer, a significant part of it flows through Bangladesh.
23. Which dam is the highest dam in India?
Tehri Dam. It is located on the Bhagirathi River in Uttarakhand.
24. Which is the largest freshwater lake in India?
Wular Lake. Located in Jammu and Kashmir.
25. Which desert is located in India?
Thar Desert (Great Indian Desert). Primarily located in Rajasthan.
26. The 'Gateway of India' is located in which city?
Mumbai. A famous monument built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary.
27. The 'India Gate' is located in which city?
New Delhi. A war memorial to commemorate soldiers of the British Indian Army.
28. Which is the oldest mountain range in India?
Aravalli Range. Located in northwestern India.
29. Who is known as the 'Father of the Indian Constitution'?
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. He was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution.
30. Which fundamental right was abolished from the list of Fundamental Rights in 1978?
Right to Property. It was made a legal right under Article 300A.
31. How many official languages are recognized in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
22. Originally 14, more languages have been added over time.
32. Which is the largest producer of rice in India?
West Bengal. It is a major agricultural state.
33. Which state is the largest producer of wheat in India?
Uttar Pradesh. A significant agricultural state in the Indo-Gangetic plain.
34. Which state is the largest producer of coffee in India?
Karnataka. Dominates coffee production, particularly Arabica and Robusta.
35. Which state is the largest producer of tea in India?
Assam. Famous for its Assam tea variety.
36. The 'Konark Sun Temple' is located in which state?
Odisha. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its architecture.
37. The 'Ajanta Caves' and 'Ellora Caves' are located in which state?
Maharashtra. Famous for ancient rock-cut Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain monuments.
38. Who wrote the Indian National Anthem, 'Jana Gana Mana'?
Rabindranath Tagore. He is also the only person to have written the national anthems for two countries (India and Bangladesh).
39. Who wrote the Indian National Song, 'Vande Mataram'?
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. From his novel 'Anandamath'.
40. Who was the first Indian to win the Nobel Prize?
Rabindranath Tagore. For Literature in 1913.
41. Which Indian sportsperson is known as the 'Flying Sikh'?
Milkha Singh. A legendary Indian track and field sprinter.
42. India's first satellite, 'Aryabhata', was launched in which year?
1975. Named after the ancient Indian astronomer.
43. What is the full form of ISRO?
Indian Space Research Organisation. India's premier space agency
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44. What is the currency of India?
44. What is the currency of India?
Indian Rupee (INR). The official currency.
45. Which is the highest civilian award in India?
Bharat Ratna. Instituted in 1954.
46. Who was the first recipient of the Bharat Ratna?
C. Rajagopalachari, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, and C.V. Raman (all in 1954). All three were the inaugural recipients.
47. Which Indian state is known as the 'Land of Five Rivers'?
Punjab. Named after the five major rivers flowing through it.
48. The 'Sunderbans Delta' is formed by which two major rivers?
Ganga and Brahmaputra. The world's largest mangrove forest.
49. Which city is the capital of two Indian states?
Chandigarh. It serves as the capital for both Punjab and Haryana.
50. What is the classical dance form of Tamil Nadu?
Bharatanatyam. One of the oldest classical dance forms in India.
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