Level 1
Which river is called the "Sorrow of Bihar"?
Ans. Kosi River .
Due to frequent floods, it causes immense destruction in Bihar, earning this name.
Who wrote the National Anthem of India?
Ans. Rabindranath Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore wrote the National Anthem of India, “Jana Gana Mana.” It was adopted as the national anthem in 1950 and symbolizes unity in diversity.
Who was the first Chief Justice of Bharat?
A) Sukumar Sen B) Harilal J. Kania
C) S.P. Sinha D) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Ans. B) Harilal J. Kania
He served as the first Chief Justice from 1950 to 1951.
What is the highest situated battlefield in Bharat?
A) Kargil B) Siachen
C) Dras D) Leh
Ans. Siachen.
It is located in Ladakh and is the highest battlefield.
What is the name of Bharat's longest road tunnel?
A) Jawahar Tunnel B) Atal Tunnel
C) Rohtang Tunnel D) Zojila Tunnel
Ans. Atal Tunnel.
It is 9 kms long and located in Himachal Pradesh
Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?
Ans. Indira Gandhi –
She Served as Prime Minister from 1966–77 and again from 1980–84.
Which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal?
Ans. Shah Jahan.
Built in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated in Agra.It is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a symbol of love.
Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bengal'?
A) Damodar River B) Mahanadi River
C) Koel River D) Narmada River
Ans. Damodar River.
It is known as the 'Sorrow of Bengal'.
Which Indian festival is known as the "Festival of Lights"?
A) Holi
B) Diwali
C) Eid
D) Baisakhi
Ans. Diwali.
The world’s highest mountain is—
A) K2
B) Mount Everest
C) Kanchenjunga
D) Annapurna
Ans. Mount Everest.
Mount Everest is 8,848 meters high.
How many times did Prithvi Raj defeat Mohammad Ghori?
A) 10 times B) 16 times C) 17 times D) 1 time
Ans. 16 Times.
Which mineral, used as a nuclear fuel, is found in abundance in Bharat?
A) Mica B) Thorium
C) Iron D) Coal
Ans. Thorium
Who was the first athlete to receive the Padmashree award?
A) Major Dhyan Chand B) Milkha Singh
C) Sachin Tendulkar D) Kapil Dev
Ans. Milkha Singh.
Milkha Singh, the legendary Indian sprinter also known as "The Flying Sikh," was awarded the Padma Shri in 1959 for his distinguished service to the nation in the field of sports. The Padma Shri is India's fourth-highest civilian award and was given to him in recognition of his outstanding achievements as an athlete, including his numerous gold medals at the Asian and Commonwealth Games.
What is the name of the largest district of Bharat by area?
A) Leh, Ladakh B) Kutch, Gujarat
C) Mahe, Pudducherry D) Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Ans. Kutch, Gujarat.
Which Indian king fought bravely against Alexander? A) Ambhik B) Porus (Puru)
C) Chandragupta Maurya D) Dhananand
Ans. Porus.
Porus (also spelled Pôros), the ruler of the Paurava kingdom. He famously fought against Alexander in the Battle of the Hydaspes in 326 BC, a formidable and well-fought battle in which Porus ultimately demonstrated great bravery and leadership, despite his defeat.
Who took the title 'Vikramaditya' in the Gupta dynasty?
A) Samudra Gupta B) Chandragupta-I
C) Chandragupta-II D) Kumaragupta
Ans. Chandragupta-II. He took the title 'Vikramaditya'
He defeated the Western Kshatrapas, a significant achievement for which he assumed the title 'Sakari' (enemy of the Sakas), and adopted the title 'Vikramaditya'.
During whose reign was the iron pillar near Qutub Minar built?
A) Chandragupta-I B) Samudra Gupta
C) Chandragupta-II D) Skandagupta
Ans. Chandragupta -II.
The iron pillar near Qutub Minar in Delhi was built by Chandragupta II, a Gupta emperor, during the 4th century CE. He is also known as Chandragupta Vikramaditya. The pillar was originally erected at another location, possibly Udayagiri, and later moved to its current location in the Qutb complex.
How many times did Mahmood Ghaznavi invade Bharat?
A) 10 times B) 12 times
C) 17 times D) 21 times
Ans. 17 Times.
Mahmood of Ghazni invaded the Indian subcontinent multiple times, with historical sources specifying he invaded medieval Punjab 17 times. These invasions involved plundering wealthy cities and temples, such as Mathura and Somnath, to fund his capital in Ghazni.
Which is the largest Gurudwara in Bharat?
A) Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, Delhi B) Hemkund Sahib, Uttarakhand
C) Golden Temple, Amritsar D) Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib, Delhi
Ans. Golden Temple.
The largest gurdwara in India by area and complex is Sri Harmandir Sahib, commonly known as the Golden Temple, in Amritsar, Punjab. It is the principal spiritual center of Sikhism and one of the most revered religious sites in the world.
Who was the first lady IPS Officer of Bharat?
A) Anna Malhotra B) Kiran Bedi
C) Sucheta Kriplani D) Sarojini Naidu
Ans. Kiran Bedi. She was the first lady IPS Officer .
The first lady officer of the Indian Police Service (IPS) in India was Kiran Bedi. She began her service in 1975 and went on to have a notable career as a police officer, activist, and politician, serving as the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry from 2016 to 2021.
What is the National Currency Symbol of Bharat?
A) $ B) €
C) ¥ D) ₹
Ans. ₹
What is the name of the largest exhibition ground in Bharat?
A) India Expo Centre B) Pragati Maidan
C) Bombay Exhibition Centre D) HITEX Exhibition Centre
Ans. Pragati Maidan.
The Indian state known as the "Land of Five Rivers" is—
A) Punjab
B) Haryana
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Rajasthan
Ans. Punjab.
The Indian state known as the "Land of Five Rivers" is Punjab. The name "Punjab" comes from the Persian words "Panj" (five) and "āb" (water), referring to its five major rivers: the Beas, Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi, and Sutlej.
The Indian Folk dance Bhangra belongs to which state?
A)Punjab
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Odisha
D) Karnataka
Ans. Punjab
The Indian city called the "City of Lakes" is—
A) Jaipur
B) Udaipur
C) Bhopal
D) Mysore
Ans. Udaipur.
The Indian city known as the "City of Lakes" is Udaipur in Rajasthan. This nickname is given to Udaipur due to its abundance of picturesque lakes, such as Lake Pichola and Fateh Sagar Lake, which contribute to the city's romantic charm and timeless beauty.