POSTMEN / MTS EXAMINATION 2025. - STUDY MATERIALS 1.

 General Knowledge: India - 5

201. Which ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer is credited with the invention of the concept of zero? 

Aryabhata His work, Aryabhatiya, includes a place-value system with zero.

202. The 'Rann of Kutch' is a vast salt marsh located in which Indian state? 

Gujarat Famous for its white salt desert landscape.

203. Which Indian state is known for its 'Chikankari' embroidery? 

Uttar Pradesh (specifically Lucknow) A traditional embroidery style from Lucknow.

204. What is the minimum age to be appointed as a Governor of an Indian state? 

35 years Similar to the President and Vice-President.

205. The 'National Voters' Day' is celebrated annually on which date in India?

 January 25 To encourage young voters to participate in the electoral process.

206. Which Indian state is often referred to as the 'Fruit Bowl of India'?

 Himachal Pradesh Due to its significant production of apples and other fruits.

207. The 'Khajuraho Group of Monuments' are famous for their intricate sculptures and temples and are located in which state? 

Madhya Pradesh A UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its Nagara-style architecture.

208. Which Indian city is known as the 'Leather City of India'? 

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh A major hub for the leather industry.'

209. The 'Pichavaram Mangrove Forest', one of the largest in India, is located in which state? 

Tamil Nadu Known for its unique ecosystem and backwaters.

210. Who was the first Indian to cross the English Channel? 

Mihir Sen He achieved this in 1958.

211. Which Indian physicist won the Nobel Prize for his work on the scattering of light (Raman Effect)? 

C.V. Raman He received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930.

212. What is the name of the highest civilian award for children in India? 

Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Formerly known as National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement.

213. Which Indian state is known for the 'Boat Races' during Onam festival?

 Kerala Specifically, the Snake Boat Races (Vallam Kali).

214. The 'National Ganga Council' is chaired by whom? 

Prime Minister of India Established for rejuvenation, protection, and management of the Ganga River.

215. Which Indian military operation led to the liberation of Goa from Portuguese rule in 1961? Operation Vijay A 36-hour military operation by the Indian Armed Forces.

216. The 'Sunderbans National Park' is a UNESCO World Heritage Site primarily located in which state? 

West Bengal Part of the world's largest delta and mangrove forest, also a tiger reserve.

217. What is the primary role of the Lokpal in India? 

To inquire into allegations of corruption against public functionaries It is an anti-corruption authority.

218. Which Indian city is known as the 'Queen of the Hills'? 

Darjeeling, West Bengal Famous for its tea plantations and scenic beauty.

219. The 'International Yoga Day' is celebrated annually on which date? 

June 21 Endorsed by the United Nations General Assembly.

220. Which Indian state is the largest producer of silk?

 Karnataka Known as the 'Silk Capital of India'.

221. The 'National Museum' in New Delhi was established in which year? 

1949 One of the premier museums in India.

222. The 'Bara Imambara' and 'Chota Imambara' are historical complexes located in which city? Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Famous for their unique architecture, especially the Bhulbhulaiya in Bara Imambara.

223. Which is the longest river in South India? 

Godavari Often referred to as the 'Dakshin Ganga' (Ganges of the South)

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224. The 'Purna Swaraj' (Complete Independence) resolution was passed in which session of the Indian National Congress? 

Lahore Session, 1929 Presided over by Jawaharlal Nehru.

225. Who was the first Indian woman to become the President of the UN General Assembly? 

Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit She was elected in 1953.

226. Which Indian state is known for its 'Warli Painting'? 

Maharashtra A tribal art form created by the Warli tribe.

227. The 'Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports' (NSNIS) is located in which city? 

Patiala, Punjab Asia's largest sports institute.

228. The 'Central Rice Research Institute' is located in which city? 

Cuttack, Odisha A premier institute for rice research in India.

229. Which Indian state is known as the 'Orchid Paradise of India'? 

Arunachal Pradesh Home to a vast diversity of orchid species.

230. What is the maximum age limit for a person to be appointed as a judge of a High Court? 

62 years Retirement age for High Court judges.

231. The 'Pokhran-II' nuclear tests were conducted by India in which year? 1

998 A series of five nuclear bomb test explosions.

232. Which Indian state is the largest producer of spices (overall)? 

Madhya Pradesh While Kerala is the 'spice garden' historically, MP now often leads in overall spice production.

233. The 'Gaganyaan' mission is related to which aspect of India's space program?

 India's first human spaceflight program Aims to send Indian astronauts to low Earth orbit.

234. Which city is known as the 'Blue City of India'? 

Jodhpur, Rajasthan Named for its distinctively blue-painted houses.

235. Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India? 

Sukumar Sen He served from 1950 to 1958.

236. The 'Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)' is located in which city? 

Mumbai (Trombay) India's premier nuclear research facility.

237. What is the full form of UIDAI? 

Unique Identification Authority of India Responsible for issuing Aadhaar numbers.

238. Which Indian state is known for its 'Manipuri' classical dance? 

Manipur An ancient classical dance form of India, known for its graceful and fluid movements.

239. The 'Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project' connects India with which neighboring country? 

Myanmar A major infrastructure project to provide connectivity.

240. Which Indian state has the largest number of districts? 

Uttar Pradesh It has 75 districts.

241. The 'National Bravery Awards' for children are presented by which organization? 

Indian Council for Child Welfare (ICCW) Awarded to children for meritorious acts of bravery.

242. Which is the longest road tunnel in India? 

Chenani-Nashri Tunnel (Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel) Located on NH 44 in Jammu and Kashmir.

243. Who was the first Indian to win a Grand Slam title (in tennis)? 

Mahesh Bhupathi Won the French Open mixed doubles in 1997 with Rika Hiraki.

244. Which Indian state has the longest railway network?

 Uttar Pradesh Due to its large area and population density.

245. The 'Indian Institute of Science' (IISc) is located in which city? 

Bengaluru A premier institute for scientific research and education.

246. Which is the deepest river valley in India? 

Bhagirathi and Alaknanda valleys Located in the Himalayas, these are extremely deep.

247. What is the name of the Indian Army's highest peace-time gallantry award? 

Ashok Chakra Awarded for valor, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield.

248. Which Indian city is known as the 'Queen of the Arabian Sea'? 

Kochi (Cochin) Due to its natural harbor and historical trading importance.

249. Who was the first Indian to be a member of the British Parliament?

 Dadabhai Naoroji Elected in 1892 from Finsbury Central.

250. The 'Uniform Civil Code' (UCC) is a Directive Principle of State Policy mentioned in which Article of the Indian Constitution?

 Article 44 It directs the state to secure a uniform civil code for citizens throughout India.