General Knowledge: India - 3
101. Which is the longest railway platform in India?
Hubballi Junction (Karnataka) Officially known as Shree Siddharoodha Swamiji Hubballi Junction, its platform No. 1 is over 1,500 meters long.
Hubballi Junction (Karnataka) Officially known as Shree Siddharoodha Swamiji Hubballi Junction, its platform No. 1 is over 1,500 meters long.
102. Which Indian state is known as the 'Land of Temples'?
Tamil Nadu Due to its rich heritage of ancient Hindu temples.
103. The 'Elephanta Caves' are primarily associated with which Hindu deity?
Lord Shiva The caves house magnificent rock-cut sculptures dedicated to Shiva.
104. The 'Group of Monuments at Hampi' is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in which state?
Karnataka It was once the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire.
105. Who was the first Indian to receive the Magsaysay Award?
Vinoba Bhave He received the award for Community Leadership in 1958.
106. Which Indian state is the largest producer of cotton?
Gujarat A major cash crop in the state.
107. The 'Bharatnatyam' classical dance originated from the temples of which state?
Tamil Nadu It is a classical dance form that originated in the Hindu temples of Tamil Nadu.
108. The 'Kalbelia' folk dance is primarily performed by a community from which state?
Rajasthan It is performed by the Kalbelia snake charmer community and is a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
109. Which port is known as the 'Queen of the Arabian Sea'?
Kochi (Cochin) Port A major port city in Kerala with historical trade links.
110. Which Indian city is known as the 'City of Palaces'?
Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) Due to its numerous grand colonial-era buildings and palaces.
111. The 'Golden Temple' (Harmandir Sahib) is located in which city?
Amritsar, Punjab The holiest gurdwara of Sikhism.
112. The 'Valley of Flowers National Park' is located in which state?
Uttarakhand A UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its endemic alpine flowers.
113. Which is the longest national highway in India?
NH 44 It runs from Srinagar (J&K) to Kanyakumari (Tamil Nadu).
114. What is the full form of NITI in NITI Aayog?
National Institution for Transforming India Replaced the Planning Commission in 2015.
115. Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
The President of India Appointed for a term of six years, or until they reach the age of 65.
116. The 'Bandhavgarh National Park' is known for its high density of which animal?
Tigers Located in Madhya Pradesh, it's a popular tiger reserve.
117. Which ancient Indian text is considered the earliest work on political philosophy and statecraft?
Arthashastra Attributed to Chanakya (Kautilya).
118. Which Indian state has the highest literacy rate (as per 2011 Census)?
Kerala Known for its high educational standards.
119. Which Indian state is the largest producer of iron ore?
Odisha A leading mineral-rich state.
120. The 'Konkan Railway' primarily runs along the coast of which Indian Sea?
Arabian Sea It connects Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka.
121. Which Indian city is known as the 'Diamond City'?
Surat, Gujarat A major hub for diamond cutting and polishing.
122. Who was the first Indian to win an Oscar for Lifetime Achievement?
Satyajit Ray The renowned filmmaker received it in 1992.
123. The 'Chipko Movement' was primarily associated with the conservation of what?
Forests/Trees A non-violent social and ecological movement by rural villagers, particularly women, in India in the 1970s.
124. Which Indian scientist is known as the 'Father of the Indian Space Program'?
Vikram Sarabhai He envisioned India's space ambitions.
125. Which Indian city hosted the first Asian Games in 1951?
New Delhi India was the first host of the Asian Games.
126. The 'Pushkar Fair' is an annual livestock and cultural fair held in which state?
Rajasthan Famous for its camel trading and cultural events.
127. Which is the largest Union Territory of India by area?
Ladakh Created as a separate UT in 2019.
128. Which Indian state is famous for the 'Onam' festival?
Kerala A harvest festival celebrated with great enthusiasm.
129. The 'Gangotri Glacier' is the source of which major river?
Bhagirathi River (headstream of Ganga) It is one of the largest glaciers in the Himalayas.
130. Who was the first woman to climb Mount Everest from India?
Bachendri Pal She achieved this feat in 1984.
131. Which Indian state is known as the 'Land of Dawn-Lit Mountains'?
Arunachal Pradesh Its name literally translates to this.
132. The 'Sagar Mala Project' is related to the development of what in India?
Ports and Coastal Infrastructure A government initiative for port-led development.
133. What is the minimum support price (MSP) in India related to?
Agricultural produce It is a government policy to protect farmers from sharp falls in farm prices.
134. Which Indian city is famous for its 'Meenakshi Amman Temple'?
Madurai, Tamil Nadu A historic Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi.
135. The 'Dadasaheb Phalke Award' is India's highest honor in which field?
Cinema It is presented annually at the National Film Awards ceremony.
136. Who was the first recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award?
Devika Rani She received it in 1969.
137. The 'Golden Quadrilateral' project connects which four major Indian cities?
Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata A network of highways connecting India's major industrial, agricultural, and cultural centres.
138. The 'Pulwama attack' in 2019 took place in which Indian state/UT?
Jammu and Kashmir A major terrorist attack on Indian security forces.
139. Which Indian city is known as the 'Electronic City of India'?
Bengaluru Another name for its prominence in the IT and electronics industry.
140. The 'Asiatic Society' was founded in Calcutta in 1784 by whom?
Sir William Jones A learned society dedicated to oriental research.
141. Which Indian state is famous for its 'Backwaters' and houseboat tourism?
Kerala A popular tourist attraction.
142. The 'India Meteorological Department (IMD)' operates under which ministry?
Ministry of Earth Sciences Responsible for weather forecasting and seismology.
143. Which Indian city is known as the 'Manchester of South India'?
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Due to its extensive textile industry.
144. Who composed the popular patriotic song 'Ae Mere Watan Ke Logo'?
C. Ramchandra (music), Kavi Pradeep (lyrics) A famous song honoring Indian soldiers.
145. The 'Battle of Plassey' (1757) was fought between the British East India Company and whom?
Siraj-ud-Daulah (Nawab of Bengal) A decisive victory for the British, establishing their foothold in India.
146. The 'Battle of Buxar' (1764) was fought between the British East India Company and whom? Combined forces of Mir Qasim, Shuja-ud-Daulah, and Shah Alam II It further consolidated British power in Bengal.
147. Which Indian state is known for its 'Houseboats' on Dal Lake?
Jammu and Kashmir A famous tourist attraction in Srinagar.
148. The 'Hornbill Festival' is a major cultural event celebrated in which state?
Nagaland Known as the 'Festival of Festivals'.
149. The 'Kalachakra Mandalam' is a significant Buddhist ritual associated with which place?
Bodh Gaya, Bihar A major pilgrimage site for Buddhists.
150. The 'National Green Tribunal (NGT)' was established for what purpose?
For effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation Established in 2010
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