Which plateau in India is home to the majority of the country's mineral resources and is known as the 'Mineral Hub of India'?
AMalwa Plateau
BChota Nagpur Plateau
CDeccan Plateau
DTibetan Plateau
Correct Answer:
B. Chota Nagpur Plateau
EXPLANATION
The Chota Nagpur Plateau, located in eastern India (Jharkhand, Odisha, and parts of other states), is rich in mineral resources including coal, iron ore, mica, and bauxite.
Which Indian institute was ranked as Asia's number one university in the QS World University Rankings 2025?
AIIT Bombay
BIIT Delhi
CIndian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore
DDelhi University
Correct Answer:
C. Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore
EXPLANATION
IISc Bangalore was ranked as the top university in Asia in QS World University Rankings 2025, marking a significant achievement for Indian higher education.
Who was appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India in 2025?
AGeneral Manoj Pande
BGeneral Anil Chauhan
CAdmiral R. Hari Kumar
DAir Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa
Correct Answer:
B. General Anil Chauhan
EXPLANATION
General Anil Chauhan was appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff in 2025, following the previous CDS. He is responsible for coordinating between the three armed forces.
Kailash Mansarovar, a sacred lake in Himalayan mythology, is located in which country?
AIndia
BNepal
CTibet (China)
DBhutan
Correct Answer:
C. Tibet (China)
EXPLANATION
Mount Kailash and Kailash Mansarovar are located in Tibet, which is part of China. The lake is considered sacred in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Indian pilgrims undertake the pilgrimage to this lake.
In 2024, India's coal production surpassed which milestone for the first time?
A800 million tonnes
B900 million tonnes
C1 billion tonnes
D1.2 billion tonnes
Correct Answer:
C. 1 billion tonnes
EXPLANATION
India surpassed the 1 billion tonne coal production mark in 2024, making it the world's second-largest coal producer after China and reflecting its growing energy demand.
