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What is the National Motto of Bharat?
Ans. Satyamev Jayate.
Satyameva Jayate is a part of a mantra from the Hindu scripture Mundaka Upanishad. Following the independence of India, it was adopted as the national motto of India on 26-January-1950, the day India became a republic. In the national emblem of India, it is inscribed in the Devanagari script below the Lion Capital of Ashoka and forms an integral part of the emblem. The emblem, including "Satyameva Jayate", is inscribed on one side of all Indian currency and national documents.
Which is the largest fresh water lake in India?
Ans. Wular Lake.
Wular Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the Indian subcontinent. It is located near Bandipora town in the Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Max. length=16 km (9.9 mi) Maximum Width =9.6 km (6.0 mi) Surface Area=30 to 189 km2 (12 to 73 sq mi) Depth =14 m (46 ft)
When Army Day celebrate in India?
Ans. 15th January.
Army Day is celebrated on 15 January every year in India, in recognition of Lieutenant General Kodandera M. Cariappa's (later who became Field Marshal ) taking over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from General Francis Roy Bucher, the last British Commander-in-Chief of India, on 15 January 1949. The day is celebrated in the form of parades and other military shows in the national capital New Delhi as well as in all headquarters. Army Day marks a day to salute the valiant soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect the country and its citizens.
While celebrations take place across the country, the main Army Day parade is conducted in Cariappa Parade ground in Delhi cantonment. Gallantry awards and Sena medals are also awarded on this day.
In India Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru Birthday is Celebrated as Which day?
Ans. Children's Day.
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru's birthday, 14 November, is celebrated annually in India as Children's Day. The day honors the first Prime Minister of India, who was known for his love for children and emphasis on their welfare and education.
In India Dr S Radhakrishnan Birthday is Celebrated as Which day?
Ans. Teacher's Day.
In India, the birthday of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, September 5, is celebrated as Teachers' Day to honor his contributions to education and his role as an exemplary teacher and philosopher. Since 1962, this day has been dedicated to recognizing the invaluable work of teachers and their impact on society.
Born = 5 September 1888
Thiruttani, Madras Presidency, British India
(present-day Tamil Nadu, India)
Died= 17 April 1975 (aged 86)
Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
(present-day Chennai)
Name the Largest Residential Building In Bharat?
Ans. Rashtrapati Bhawan
The President's House of India houses nearly 300 rooms, including the staff rooms in the Rashtrapati Bhavan. This enormous building was developed using the sketches Lutyens sent architect Herbert Baker in 1912. The British architect Edwin Landseer Lutyen's design was inspired by Indian architecture.Given its capacity and the rooms the palace houses, Rashtrapati Bhavan is said to be the second-largest residence of a head of the state in the world.
What is the duration of national anthem of India?
Ans. 52 Seconds.
The national anthem takes approximately 52 seconds. A shortened version consisting of the first and last lines (and taking about 20 seconds to play) is also staged occasionally Jana Gana Mana was first publicly sung on December 27, 1911, at the Calcutta session of the Indian National Congress by Rabindranath Tagore's niece, Sarala Devi Chowdhurani, along with other students. The song was written by Rabindranath Tagore himself.
What is the name of Classical dance of Tamil Nadu State?
Ans. Bharat Natyam.
Bharatanatyam is a major Indian classical dance form originating in Tamil Nadu, known for its intricate footwork, expressive hand gestures (mudras), and facial expressions, which are all based on ancient texts like the Natya Shastra. It is a storytelling art, integrating "bhava" (emotion), "raga" (melody), and "tala" (rhythm) through a combination of rhythmic movements, vocal music, and percussion, typically featuring a vocalist, mridangam player, and other musicians
What is the name of Folk dance performed by women of Punjab State?
Ans. Gidha .
The traditional and most famous dance of Punjab is the Bhangra, a vibrant folk dance associated with the harvest season and festivals like Baisakhi, celebrated for its lively energy, rhythmic music from the dhol drum, and expressive steps. There is also Giddha, the folk dance performed by women.
To which state does the dance 'Swang' belong?
Ans. Haryana.
It is dialogue-oriented rather than movement-oriented. Religious stories and folk tales are enacted by a group of ten or twelve persons in an open area or an open-air theatre surrounded by the audience. Swang as an art of imitation means Rang-Bharna, Nakal-Karna.
Name the Most Populous City of Bharat?
Ans. Mumbai.
Known otherwise as “city of dreams” and the “city that never sleeps”, Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra is home to the significant financial, economic and entertainment industries of the country and is the top most populated cities in India.
Area – 603.4 sq.km
Density - 21,000/sq.km
Population - 12,691,836
Name the Longest Dam in India.
Ans. The Hirakund Dam.
The Hirakud Dam is the longest dam in India, with a total length of 25.79 kilometers. Located on the Mahanadi River in the Sambalpur district of Odisha, it is a composite dam that serves purposes such as flood control, irrigation, and hydroelectric power generation.
Name the first car factory established in Bharat?
Ans. Hindustan Motors.
The first car factory in Bharat was established by Hindustan Motors in 1942, with its factory in Konnagar, near Kolkata. The company's first car, the Hindustan 10, rolled out in 1948 and was based on the Morris Motors model.
Who became the youngest President of India?
Ans. Droupadi Murmu.
She is the first person belonging to a tribal community and also the second woman, after Pratibha Patil, to hold the office. She is also the youngest person to occupy the post (at 64) and the first president born in independent India in Orrisa State.
Which part of Bharat was attacked by the Arabs for the first time?
a) Gujarat c) Punjab
b) Sindh d) Bengal
Ans. Sindh.
The first Arab expedition to India, led by Muhammad bin Qasim, took place in 711-713 AD, resulting in the conquest of the Sindh province and the displacement of Raja Dahir. This campaign under the Umayyad Caliphate was the first large-scale Arab invasion of the Indian subcontinent.
Who Design's the National Currency Symbol (₹) of Bharat?
Ans. D.Uday Kumar ( ₹)
Udaya Kumar Dharmalingam is an Indian academic and designer noted for his design of the Indian rupee sign. His design was selected from among five short listed symbols. According to Kumar, the design is based on the Indian tricolour.
Name the highest Railway Bridge in Bharat?
Ans. The Chenab Railway Bridge.
The Chenab Rail Bridge is a railway bridge over the Chenab River in Reasi district of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a steel and concrete bridge spanning 1,315 m (4,314 ft) across the river gorge. The structure consists of an approach bridge which is 530 m (1,740 ft) long and a 785 m (2,575 ft)-long deck arch bridge. With a deck height of 359 m (1,178 ft) from the river bed, the arch bridge is the highest rail bridge and arch bridge in the world. It is located between Kauri and Bakkal rail stations on the Jammu–Baramulla line.
What is the highest Civilian award of India?
Ans. Bharat Ratan.
The Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award of India. Instituted in 1954, it is awarded for exceptional service and performance of the highest order in any field of human endeavor. The award is presented by the President of India, with recommendations made by the Prime Minister.
Which country shares the longest International Border with India?
Ans. Bangladesh.
India shares its longest international land boundary with Bangladesh, measuring approximately 4,096 kilometers (2,545 miles). This border connects with the Indian states of West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram.
India's population is 142.7crore(UN Report).
Which country recently overtook China to became the world's most populous Nation?
a) India b) United States
c) United Kingdom d) Canada
Ans. India.
India recently overtook China to become the world's most populous nation, a status it achieved in 2023. This shift was reported by the United Nations (UN), with India's population growing while China's began to decline due to a lower birth rate.
Who was the first Indian born lady Cosmonaut?
Ans. Kalpana Chawla
The first Indian-born lady cosmonaut (and astronaut) was Kalpana Chawla. She was an Indian-American astronaut who was born in Karnal, India, and made her historic first space flight in 1997 aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia.
Chawla's second flight was in 2003 on STS-107, the final flight of Columbia. She was one of the seven crew members who died in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster when the spacecraft disintegrated during its reentry into Earth's atmosphere on February 1, 2003.
Chawla was posthumously awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor, the NASA Space Flight Medal, and the NASA Distinguished Service Medal. Several buildings, spacecraft, and extraterrestrial landmarks have been named in her honor.
Which place is called as the 'Shimla Of Rajasthan"?
Ans. Mount Abu.
Mount Abu is a hill station in the Aravalli Range in the Sirohi district of the state of Rajasthan in western India. Here, the mountain forms a rocky plateau 22 km long by 9 km wide. It is referred to as 'an oasis in the desert' as its heights are home to rivers, lakes, waterfalls and evergreen forests
During the time of which king was Sanchi Stoop (Tower of Sanchi) built?
Ans. Ashoka.
The great main stupa at Sanchi was built by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC. It was built by Emperor Ashoka, the founder of the Mauryan Empire, as one of his first important Buddhist monuments, which was expanded and renovated by subsequent dynasties. Ashoka built the stupa at Sanchi because it was a place associated with Buddhism. Although Buddha had no direct connection with Sanchi, he built this important Buddhist monument at this place.
When Brahmaputra river enters into Bangladesh by what name it is known?
Ans. Jamuna.
When the Brahmaputra River enters Bangladesh, it is known as the Jamuna River. The river's name changes from the Brahmaputra to Jamuna after it crosses the border into Bangladesh. The Jamuna River in Bangladesh eventually merges with the Padma River (the Ganges) and then the Meghna River before flowing into the Bay of Bengal.
During the time of King Harshvardhan which Chinese traveller visited India?
Ans. Hiuen Tsang.
At age 27, he began his seventeen-year overland journey to India. He defied his nation's ban on travel abroad, making his way through central Asian cities such as Khotan to India. He visited, among other places, the famed Nalanda University in modern day Bihar, India, where he studied with the monk Śīlabhadra. He departed from India with numerous Sanskrit texts on a caravan of twenty packhorses. His return was welcomed by Emperor Taizong in China, who encouraged him to write a travelogue.