General Knowledge for Grade 12

Who was the first President of India?

• Indira Gandhi

• Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Dr. Rajendra Prasad

What is the capital city of India?

• Mumbai

• Kolkata

• New Delhi

• Bangalore

Which river is known as the 'Ganga of the South'?

• Narmada

• Krishna

• Cauvery

• Godavari

What is the main function of the Rajya Sabha in India?

• To manage the Indian economy

• To represent the states and union territories and review legislation.

• To elect the President of India

• To conduct foreign affairs

Which Indian state is known as the 'Land of Five Rivers'?

• Maharashtra

• Punjab

• Uttar Pradesh

• Haryana

What is the significance of the year 1947 in Indian history?

• India gained independence from British rule.

• The first general elections were held.

• India became a republic.

• The partition of India was reversed.

Which mountain range separates India from Tibet?

• Alps

• Himalayas

• Andes

• Karakoram

What is the primary source of income for the Indian economy?

• Information Technology

• Tourism

• Manufacturing

• Agriculture

Who is known as the 'Father of the Indian Constitution'?

• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

• Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Jawaharlal Nehru

What is the official language of India?

• Marathi

• Bengali

• Hindi and English

• Tamil