General Knowledge: India - 4
151. Which Indian city is known as the 'Pink City'?
Jaipur, Rajasthan Famous for the distinct color of its buildings.
152. Who was the first Indian woman to become a Grandmaster in chess?
Koneru Humpy She achieved this feat in 2007.
153. The 'Deccan Plateau' covers a large part of which Indian region?
Southern India A large plateau in southern India, covering parts of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.
154. What is the currency of India?
Indian Rupee (₹) The official currency.
155. Which Indian state is known for its 'Kathakali' classical dance form?
Kerala A major classical dance-drama.
156. The 'Ajanta Caves' are famous for their rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments and are located in which state?
Maharashtra Dating from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE.
157. Which Indian state is the largest producer of coffee?
Karnataka A significant cash crop in the state.
158. The 'Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)' was founded in which year?
1980 One of the two major political parties in India.
159. Who was the first Indian to go into space?
Rakesh Sharma He flew aboard Soyuz T-11 in 1984.
160. Which Indian city is known as the 'Silicon Valley of India'?
Bengaluru Its rapid growth in the information technology sector.
161. The 'Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)' was founded in which year?
1969 India's national space agency.
162. The 'Charminar' is a monument and mosque located in which city?
Hyderabad, Telangana A landmark and mosque.
163. Which Indian state is known as the 'God's Own Country'?
Kerala A popular tourism slogan.
164. The 'Bharat Ratna' is India's highest civilian award. Who was the first recipient of this award?
C. Rajagopalachari (along with Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and C. V. Raman) Awarded in 1954.
165. 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.
166. Which Indian state is famous for its 'Rann of Kutch'?
Gujarat A large salt marsh in the Thar Desert.
167. The 'Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)' is located in which city?
Mumbai India's premier nuclear research facility.
168. Which Indian city is known as the 'City of Lakes'?
Udaipur, Rajasthan Due to its numerous artificial lakes.
169. The 'President's Rule' in an Indian state is imposed under which article of the Constitution?
Article 356 It allows the central government to take direct control of state government machinery.
170. Which Indian state has the longest coastline?
Gujarat (excluding island territories) A long coastline with significant port activity.
171. The 'National Stock Exchange (NSE)' of India is located in which city?
Mumbai One of the leading stock exchanges in India.
172. Who is known as the 'Missile Man of India'?
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam His role in the development of India's ballistic missile and nuclear weapons programs.
173. The 'Jim Corbett National Park' is located in which state?
Uttarakhand India's oldest national park, famous for tigers.
174. Which Indian state is the largest producer of rice?
West Bengal A major food grain producer.
175. The 'Uniform Civil Code' is mentioned in which article of the Indian Constitution as a Directive Principle of State Policy?
Article 44 It advocates for a common set of laws governing personal matters for all citizens.
176. Which Indian city is famous for its 'Hyderabadi Biryani'?
Hyderabad, Telangana A world-renowned culinary specialty.
177. The 'Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)' functions under which ministry?
Ministry of Home Affairs A central armed police force.
178. Which Indian state is known for its 'Sun Temple' at Konark?
Odisha A 13th-century CE Konark Sun Temple.
179. What is the full form of UIDAI?
Unique Identification Authority of India The body responsible for Aadhaar.
180. The 'Khangchendzonga National Park' is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in which state?
Sikkim Known for its unique blend of cultural and natural heritage.
181. Which Indian city is known as the 'Cultural Capital of India'?
Kolkata, West Bengal Its rich cultural heritage and numerous festivals.
182. The 'Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act' was passed in India for what purpose? T
o establish an anti-corruption ombudsman for public servants To inquire into allegations of corruption against public functionaries.
183. Who was the first Chief Justice of India?
H. J. Kania Appointed in 1950.
184. Which Indian state is the largest producer of natural rubber?
Kerala A major plantation crop.
185. The 'Golden Triangle' in India refers to which three tourist cities?
Delhi, Agra, Jaipur A popular tourist circuit.
186. Which Indian state is known for its 'folk dance Ghoomar'?
Rajasthan A traditional folk dance of the Bhil tribe
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187. The 'International Day of Yoga' is celebrated annually on which date?
187. The 'International Day of Yoga' is celebrated annually on which date?
June 21 Recognized globally.
188. Which Indian city is known as the 'Textile City of India'?
Surat, Gujarat A major hub for textile manufacturing.
189. The 'Sardar Sarovar Dam' is built across which river?
Narmada River A large gravity dam in Gujarat.
190. Which Indian state is home to the 'Kaziranga National Park', famous for one-horned rhinoceroses?
Assam A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
191. Who was the first woman President of India?
Pratibha Patil Served from 2007 to 2012.
192. The 'GST (Goods and Services Tax)' was implemented in India in which year?
2017 A comprehensive indirect tax.
193. Which Indian city is known as the 'Orange City'?
Nagpur, Maharashtra Famous for its oranges.
194. The 'National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)' of India was established in which year?
1993 For the protection and promotion of human rights.
195. Which Indian state is the largest producer of sugarcane?
Uttar Pradesh A major agricultural state.
196. The 'Wular Lake' is the largest freshwater lake in India and is located in which state/UT?
Jammu and Kashmir A significant wetland.
197. Who wrote the epic 'Ramayana'?
Valmiki An ancient Indian Sanskrit epic.
198. Which Indian city is known as the 'City of Gardens'?
Bengaluru, Karnataka Often referred to by this name due to its numerous parks and green spaces.
199. The 'National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)' functions under which ministry?
Ministry of Home Affairs A specialized force for disaster response.
200. Which Indian state is known for its 'folk dance Lavani'?
Maharashtra A traditional folk dance often performed to the beats of Dholki.
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