MCQs on India

What is the capital of India?

• Mumbai

• New Delhi

• Kolkata

• Chennai

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

• Godavari

• Krishna

• Kaveri

• Yamuna

Who was the first Prime Minister of independent India?

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

• Dr. Rajendra Prasad

In which year did India gain independence from British rule?

• 1942

• 1945

• 1947

• 1950

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

• Kerala

• Karnataka

• Tamil Nadu

• Andhra Pradesh

What is the national animal of India?

• Lion

• Tiger

• Elephant

• Peacock

Which is the largest state in India by area?

• Uttar Pradesh

• Madhya Pradesh

• Maharashtra

• Rajasthan

Which Indian festival is known as the 'Festival of Lights'?

• Holi

• Diwali

• Navratri

• Pongal

The famous monument Taj Mahal is located in which Indian city?

• Jaipur

• Delhi

• Agra

• Varanasi

Which Indian scientist is known as the 'Missile Man of India'?

• C.V. Raman

• Homi Bhabha

• A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

• Vikram Sarabhai