General Knowledge - India (MCQs)

Which river is known as the lifeline of Madhya Pradesh?

• Ganga

• Yamuna

• Narmada

• Tapi

The first Indian satellite was named after which ancient astronomer?

• Bhaskara

• Aryabhata

• Varahamihira

• Chanakya

Which state in India has the maximum number of official languages?

• Maharashtra

• Uttar Pradesh

• Sikkim

• Jammu & Kashmir

Where is India's only active volcano located?

• Nicobar Islands

• Lakshadweep

• Barren Island

• Rameshwaram

Which Indian scientist is known for the discovery of the 'Raman Effect'?

• C.V. Raman

• Homi Bhabha

• Vikram Sarabhai

• S.N. Bose

Which Indian festival is also celebrated in Nepal as 'Tihar'?

• Holi

• Diwali

• Raksha Bandhan

• Pongal

Which Indian state is the largest producer of silk?

• Tamil Nadu

• West Bengal

• Karnataka

• Assam

Who was the first woman ruler of Delhi Sultanate?

• Razia Sultana

• Rani Durgavati

• Chand Bibi

• Nur Jahan

Which Indian biosphere reserve is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

• Nilgiri

• Sunderbans

• Gulf of Mannar

• Nokrek

The Indian Standard Time (IST) is calculated from which longitude?

• 78°E

• 82.5°E

• 80°E

• 75°E