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 General Knowledge: India -2

51. What is the classical dance form of Kerala? 

Kathakali and Mohiniyattam. Both are prominent classical dances from Kerala.

52. What is the classical dance form of Uttar Pradesh?

 Kathak. Originated from the travelling bards of ancient northern India.

53. The 'Taj Mahal' is located in which city? 

Agra. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.

54. Who built the Red Fort in Delhi? 

Shah Jahan. A historic fort in the old city of Delhi.

55. Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar'? 

Kosi River. Due to its frequent floods and shifting course.

56. Which is the largest state in Northeast India by area?

 Arunachal Pradesh. "Land of Dawn-Lit Mountains."

57. What is the name of the Indian Parliament's Upper House? 

Rajya Sabha (Council of States). Members are indirectly elected or nominated.

58. What is the name of the Indian Parliament's Lower House? 

Lok Sabha (House of the People). Members are directly elected by the people.

59. What is the minimum age to be a member of the Lok Sabha? 

25 years. This is the age to contest general elections.

60. What is the minimum age to be a member of the Rajya Sabha? 

30 years. To be elected to the upper house.

61. Who is the current Chief Justice of India?

 Justice Kawai. 

62. What is the highest gallantry award in India? 

Param Vir Chakra. Awarded for the most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice.

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

Rakesh Sharma. He flew aboard the Soviet Soyuz T-11 in 1984.

64. The 'Bharati' and 'Maitri' are India's research stations in which region? 

Antarctica. Dedicated to scientific research.

65. Which city is known as the 'Financial Capital of India'? 

Mumbai. Home to major financial institutions like RBI, BSE, NSE.

66. Which state in India has the longest coastline? 

Gujarat. Its coastline extends approximately 1,600 km.

67. Which state in India has the largest forest cover by area? 

Madhya Pradesh. A significant portion of its land is covered by forests.

68. The 'Gir National Park' is famous for which animal?

 Asiatic Lion. It is the only place in the world where Asiatic lions are found in their natural habitat.

69. The 'Kaziranga National Park' is famous for which animal? 

One-horned Rhinoceros. It holds two-thirds of the world's great one-horned rhinoceros population.

70. What is the full form of RBI? 

Reserve Bank of India. India's central bank.

71. Who is the current Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (as of June 2025)? 

Shaktikanta Das. He is the 25th Governor of RBI. (Note: This answer is based on his current tenure, which extends beyond June 2025).

72. The 'Sundarbans' are famous for which type of forest? 

Mangrove forests. A unique ecosystem found in deltaic regions.

73. What is the name of the traditional martial art form of Kerala? 

Kalaripayattu. One of the oldest surviving martial arts.

74. Which festival is known as the 'Festival of Lights' in India?

 Diwali. Celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhists.

75. What is the traditional New Year festival celebrated in Punjab? 

Baisakhi. Marks the spring harvest and the formation of the Khalsa.

76. Who composed the music for the film 'Slumdog Millionaire' and won an Oscar for it? 

A.R. Rahman. A globally renowned Indian music composer.

77. Which city is known as the 'City of Lakes' in Rajasthan? 

Udaipur. Famous for its historic lakes and palaces.

78. Who was the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal? 

Karnam Malleswari. She won a bronze medal in Weightlifting at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

79. Which state is known as the 'Spice Garden of India'? 

Kerala. Famous for its spices since ancient times.

80. What is the highest waterfall in India? 

Kunchikal Falls (or Barehipani Falls by some). Located in Karnataka, Kunchikal Falls is generally considered the highest, though there's debate based on classification.

81. The 'Vivekananda Rock Memorial' is located in which place? 

Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. Built in honor of Swami Vivekananda.

82. What is the full form of GST in India? 

Goods and Services Tax. A comprehensive indirect tax introduced in 2017.

83. Who is the head of the NITI Aayog?

 Prime Minister of India (ex-officio Chairperson). NITI Aayog is a policy think tank of the Government of India.

84. Which state is the largest producer of natural rubber in India? 

Kerala. Accounts for the majority of India's rubber production.

85. Which ancient Indian university was one of the world's first residential universities? 

Nalanda University. Located in Bihar, it was a renowned center of learning.

86. The 'Charminar' is located in which city? 

Hyderabad. A famous mosque and monument built by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah.

87. Who is known as the 'Missile Man of India'? 

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. Former President of India and a distinguished aerospace scientist.

88. Which Indian state is known as 'God's Own Country'? 

Kerala. A popular tourism tagline.

89. The 'Bhakra Nangal Dam' is built on which river? 

Sutlej River. One of the largest dams in India.

90. Which is the longest bridge over water in India? 

Dhola Sadiya Bridge (Bhupen Hazarika Setu). Connects Assam and Arunachal Pradesh over the Lohit River.

91. Who was the first Indian to win an individual gold medal at the Olympics? 

Abhinav Bindra. Won gold in 10m Air Rifle at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

92. What is the full form of DRDO? 

Defence Research and Development Organisation. India's premier agency for military research and development.

93. Which state is the birthplace of the classical dance form 'Odissi'? 

Odisha. One of the oldest surviving Indian classical dances.

94. The 'National Flag of India' was adopted on which date? 

July 22, 1947. Just before India gained independence.

95. What does the 'Ashoka Chakra' in the center of the Indian flag represent? 

The Dharma Chakra (Wheel of Law/Righteousness). It has 24 spokes representing 24 hours of the day.

96. Which major port is located on the East Coast of India, known as the 'Jewel of the East Coast'? 

Visakhapatnam Port. A deepwater port in Andhra Pradesh.

97. Who was the architect of the city of Chandigarh? 

Le Corbusier. The renowned Swiss-French architect.

98. Which Indian state is known as the 'Land of Dawn-Lit Mountains'? 

Arunachal Pradesh. Its name literally means "land of the dawn-lit mountains."

99. The 'Statue of Unity', the world's tallest statue, is dedicated to which Indian leader? 

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Located in Gujarat, it commemorates the 'Iron Man of India'.

100. What is the 'Pink Revolution' in India associated with? 

Meat and Poultry Processing / Onions. It refers to the growth of the meat and poultry sector, and also sometimes associated with pharmaceutical production or onion production.