History
In 1947, the partition of British India led to the creation of independent nations. What are these nations?
India and Pakistan
Which Indian state is known as the "Land of Five Rivers?
Punjab
In which year did India adopt its Constitution, and who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee
1950, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
What classical dance form originated in the temple town of Tanjore?
Bharatnatayam
The Trans Harbor link has been recently inaugurated in Mumbai. Name the famous politician the bridge is named after.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
This Mughal emperor, known for his architectural legacy including the Red Fort, ruled India in the 17th century. Who is he?
Shah Jahan
The southernmost point of the Indian subcontinent, located in the state of Tamil Nadu, is known by this name. What is it?
Kanyakumari
What is the full name of APJ Abdul Kalaam
Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam
Who composed the Indian national Song- Vande Mataram?
Bankimchandra Chaterjee
According to the most recent Census, which state in India has the highest literacy rate?
Kerala
Who was the first Emperor of the Maurya Dynasty and founder of the Maurya Empire?
Chandragupta Maurya
The Deccan Plateau, a large plateau in southern India, is bounded by two mountain ranges. Name both of these mountain ranges.
Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats
How many seats are there in the Lok Sabha?
543
Gulab Jamun does not have an Indian origin. True of False?
False
Indore has received the Swachh Survekshan Award for seven years in a row. This year, another city along with Indore received the title. Name the city.
Surat
This Buddhist emperor, who ruled over a vast empire in ancient India, is famous for spreading the teachings of Buddhism. Who is he?
Ashoka
There is only one river in the country which flows in reverse. It does not flow from west to east, but from east to west.
Narmada
Which ancient Indian text is considered one of the earliest treatises on statecraft and military strategy?
Arthashathra
Which Indian author won the Man Booker Prize for Fiction in 1997 for the novel "The God of Small Things"?
Arundhati Roy
Lakshadweep has been gaining a lot of traction recently. How many islands does Lakshadweep consist of?
36
Name the ancient city that was one of the major centers of the Indus Valley Civilization. It's ruins are now located in present day Pakistan.
Harappa
This mountain pass, located in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, is one of the highest motorable passes in the world. What is its name?
Umling La Pass
Which is the worlds highest battlefield?
Siachen Glacier
Who is the first certified pilot of India?
J.R.D Tata
Name the rover that was part Chandrayaan - 3, a lunar mission developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Pragyan