Union Legislature & Executive
What is the Lok Sabha?
What is the Supreme Court of India?
The highest judicial authority in India.
What is coal?
The most abundant fossil fuel resource found in India.
What is the most widespread soil type?
When did the First War of Independence start?
1857 (also known as the Revolt of 1857)
How are Rajya Sabha members elected in India?
Through the system of voting
What are Fundamental Rights?
The basic rights which are entitled to every citizen
What is an earthquake?
This type of disaster is caused by the movement of the Earth's tectonic plates.
Where is the Royal Bengal Tiger found?
The Sundarbans in India and Bangladesh
When did the British East India Company start?
1600 A.D.
How many members are allowed in the Rajya Sabha?
250 members
What is a republic?
A sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic nation
Which state is the largest producer of wind energy?
Tamil Nadu
What is Keibul Lamjao National Park famous for?
The only floating national park in the world is located in India.
What is the Dandi March (or Salt Satyagraha)?
The movement launched by Gandhi in 1930 to break the salt law.
Who is the President of India?
Constitutional head of the Union Executive in India.
How many rights are included in the Constitution?
What is a cyclone?
This oceanic phenomenon leads to heavy rainfall and flooding along the Indian coastline.
What is Mawsynram famous for?
The wettest place in India, known for its high annual rainfall.
What is the Rowlatt Act?
This act passed in 1919 allowed the British to arrest Indians without trial.
Who is the Prime Minister?
The real head of the government in India.
What is judicial review?
The doctrine that allows the Supreme Court to invalidate unconstitutional laws.
What is the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)?
The main agency responsible for disaster management in India.
Which river is known as the lifeline of South India?
The Godavari River
What is the Jallianwala Bagh massacre?
The massacre that took place on April 13, 1919, in Punjab, killing hundreds of Indians.