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The Deccan Plateau is primarily located in which part of India?
A North India
B South India
C Northeast India
D Western India
Correct Answer:  B. South India
EXPLANATION

The Deccan Plateau is a large plateau in South India, located south of the Narmada River and covering parts of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.

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Which mountain peak in India is also known as 'Sagarmatha' in Nepali?
A K2
B Kangchenjunga
C Mount Everest
D Nanda Devi
Correct Answer:  C. Mount Everest
EXPLANATION

Mount Everest (8,849m) is called Sagarmatha in Nepali and Chomolungma in Tibetan, straddling the India-Nepal border.

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Which coastal state of India has the longest coastline?
A Andhra Pradesh
B Gujarat
C Tamil Nadu
D Maharashtra
Correct Answer:  B. Gujarat
EXPLANATION

Gujarat has the longest coastline among Indian states at approximately 1,214 km, including the Gulf of Kutch and Gulf of Cambay.

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Which is the smallest state of India by area?
A Sikkim
B Tripura
C Goa
D Manipur
Correct Answer:  C. Goa
EXPLANATION

Goa is the smallest state in India with an area of 3,702 square kilometers.

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Which mountain range forms the boundary between India and Tibet?
A Hindu Kush
B Karakoram
C Himalayas
D Aravalli
Correct Answer:  C. Himalayas
EXPLANATION

The Himalayas form the northern boundary of India and separate it from Tibet and China.

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In 2024, India became the first country to land on which lunar region?
A North Pole
B South Pole
C Dark Side
D Equatorial Region
Correct Answer:  B. South Pole
EXPLANATION

India's Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed near the Moon's South Pole in August 2023, making India the first country to achieve this feat.

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What is the capital of Telangana?
A Visakhapatnam
B Hyderabad
C Vijayawada
D Tirupati
Correct Answer:  B. Hyderabad
EXPLANATION

Hyderabad is the capital of Telangana, which was formed as a separate state on 1 June 2014.

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Which Indian state is known as the 'Land of Five Rivers'?
A Himachal Pradesh
B Punjab
C Haryana
D Uttarakhand
Correct Answer:  B. Punjab
EXPLANATION

Punjab derives its name from 'Panch' (five) and 'Ab' (water), referring to the five rivers: Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Chenab, and Jhelum.

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Which country hosted the 2024 Paris Olympics where India won its best medal tally?
A France
B Germany
C Italy
D Spain
Correct Answer:  A. France
EXPLANATION

India won 6 medals (1 gold, 5 silver) at the 2024 Paris Olympics, with shooter Manu Bhaker winning gold in shooting.

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Which Indian state has the longest coastline?
A Gujarat
B Maharashtra
C Tamil Nadu
D Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer:  A. Gujarat
EXPLANATION

Gujarat has the longest coastline among Indian states at approximately 1,214 km.

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