General Knowledge and Awareness Quiz
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General Knowledge and Awareness Quiz — Questions with Solutions
All 25 questions from this quiz with the correct answer and explanation. Attempt them yourself first, then open each solution to check your reasoning.
Q1.The capital of India is:
- A.New Delhi
- B.Mumbai
- C.Kolkata
- D.Chennai
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Answer: A. New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital of India.
Q2.India's national bird is the:
- A.Peacock
- B.Sparrow
- C.Eagle
- D.Parrot
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Answer: A. Peacock
The peacock is India's national bird.
Q3.India's national animal is the:
- A.Bengal Tiger
- B.Lion
- C.Elephant
- D.Deer
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Answer: A. Bengal Tiger
The Bengal Tiger is India's national animal.
Q4.India's national flower is the:
- A.Lotus
- B.Rose
- C.Sunflower
- D.Marigold
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Answer: A. Lotus
The lotus is India's national flower.
Q5.The longest river in India is the:
- A.Ganga
- B.Yamuna
- C.Godavari
- D.Narmada
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Answer: A. Ganga
The Ganga is India's longest river.
Q6.India gained independence from British rule in the year:
- A.1947
- B.1950
- C.1930
- D.1942
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Answer: A. 1947
India became independent on 15 August 1947.
Q7.The Constitution of India came into effect on:
- A.26 January 1950
- B.15 August 1947
- C.26 November 1949
- D.2 October 1948
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Answer: A. 26 January 1950
The Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950.
Q8.India's national language status is held officially by:
- A.Hindi (along with English as official languages)
- B.Only English
- C.Only Sanskrit
- D.Only Tamil
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Answer: A. Hindi (along with English as official languages)
Hindi and English serve as the official languages of the Union.
Q9.The highest civilian award in India is:
- A.Bharat Ratna
- B.Padma Shri
- C.Padma Bhushan
- D.Ashoka Chakra
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Answer: A. Bharat Ratna
Bharat Ratna is India's highest civilian award.
Q10.The first Prime Minister of independent India was:
- A.Jawaharlal Nehru
- B.Mahatma Gandhi
- C.Sardar Patel
- D.Dr. Rajendra Prasad
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Answer: A. Jawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru served as India's first Prime Minister.
Q11.India's currency is the:
- A.Rupee
- B.Dollar
- C.Pound
- D.Yen
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Answer: A. Rupee
India's official currency is the Indian Rupee.
Q12.The Indian Ocean is bordered by which of these countries?
- A.India
- B.Only Africa
- C.Only Australia
- D.None of these
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Answer: A. India
India lies on the shores of the Indian Ocean.
Q13.The Himalayas are located to the which direction of India?
- A.North
- B.South
- C.East
- D.West
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Answer: A. North
The Himalayan mountain range lies to the north of India.
Q14.The Indian tricolour flag has how many colors?
- A.3
- B.2
- C.4
- D.5
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Answer: A. 3
The Indian flag has three colors: saffron, white, and green.
Q15.The Ashoka Chakra on the Indian flag has how many spokes?
- A.24
- B.20
- C.28
- D.12
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Answer: A. 24
The Ashoka Chakra has 24 spokes.
Q16.India's Republic Day is celebrated on:
- A.26 January
- B.15 August
- C.2 October
- D.14 November
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Answer: A. 26 January
Republic Day is celebrated on 26 January every year.
Q17.India's Independence Day is celebrated on:
- A.15 August
- B.26 January
- C.2 October
- D.14 November
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Answer: A. 15 August
Independence Day is celebrated on 15 August every year.
Q18.Mahatma Gandhi's birthday is observed as:
- A.Gandhi Jayanti on 2 October
- B.Republic Day
- C.Independence Day
- D.Children's Day
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Answer: A. Gandhi Jayanti on 2 October
Gandhi Jayanti, observed on 2 October, marks Gandhi's birth anniversary.
Q19.India's national anthem was composed by:
- A.Rabindranath Tagore
- B.Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
- C.Sarojini Naidu
- D.Subhas Chandra Bose
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Answer: A. Rabindranath Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore composed 'Jana Gana Mana'.
Q20.India's national song is:
- A.Vande Mataram
- B.Jana Gana Mana
- C.Sare Jahan Se Achha
- D.Ae Mere Watan Ke Logo
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Answer: A. Vande Mataram
'Vande Mataram' is recognised as India's national song.
Q21.The Indian Parliament building is located in:
- A.New Delhi
- B.Mumbai
- C.Kolkata
- D.Chennai
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Answer: A. New Delhi
The Parliament of India is located in New Delhi.
Q22.Which is the smallest state in India by area?
- A.Goa
- B.Sikkim
- C.Tripura
- D.Manipur
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Answer: A. Goa
Goa is the smallest Indian state by area.
Q23.Which is the largest state in India by population?
- A.Uttar Pradesh
- B.Maharashtra
- C.Bihar
- D.West Bengal
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Answer: A. Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is India's most populous state.
Q24.The Sabarmati Ashram, associated with Mahatma Gandhi, is located in which state?
- A.Gujarat
- B.Maharashtra
- C.Bihar
- D.Punjab
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Answer: A. Gujarat
Sabarmati Ashram is located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Q25.The 'Land of Five Rivers' refers to which Indian state?
- A.Punjab
- B.Haryana
- C.Rajasthan
- D.Gujarat
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Answer: A. Punjab
Punjab, meaning 'land of five rivers', is named for its river geography.
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