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Q.261 Easy Indian Geography
Which state in India is the largest producer of tea?
A Assam
B Darjeeling
C Himachal Pradesh
D Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer:  A. Assam
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Assam is the largest tea-producing state in India, accounting for over 50% of India's total tea production.

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Q.262 Medium Indian Geography
Who became the first Indian to win the World Chess Championship in 2000?
A Viswanathan Anand
B Garry Kasparov
C Pentala Harikrishna
D Nigel Short
Correct Answer:  A. Viswanathan Anand
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Viswanathan Anand became the first Indian-born player to win the FIDE World Chess Championship in 2000, though he later won the undisputed title in 2007.

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Q.263 Easy Indian Geography
The Aravalli Range runs through which Indian states?
A Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Haryana
B Rajasthan and Maharashtra
C Punjab and Haryana only
D Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer:  A. Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Haryana
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The Aravalli Range extends through Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Haryana, spanning over 700 km from southwest to northeast.

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Q.264 Easy Indian Geography
In which year did India successfully conduct the Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission?
A 2022
B 2023
C 2024
D 2021
Correct Answer:  B. 2023
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Chandrayaan-3 was successfully launched and landed on the Moon in 2023, making India the fourth country to land on the lunar south pole.

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Q.265 Hard Indian Geography
Which former Indian President passed away in 2024, leaving a significant legacy in science and politics?
A Pranab Mukherjee
B Pratibha Singh Patil
C Ramnath Kovind
D A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Correct Answer:  A. Pranab Mukherjee
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Pranab Mukherjee, the 13th President of India and an eminent statesman, passed away in 2024, leaving behind a remarkable career spanning politics, defense, and governance.

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Q.266 Hard Indian Geography
The Siwalik Range is the youngest mountain range in India. Which states does it primarily pass through?
A Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand
B Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh
C Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura
D Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal
Correct Answer:  A. Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand
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The Siwalik or Sub-Himalayan Range extends through Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and into Nepal, forming the southernmost part of the Himalayas.

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Q.267 Medium Indian Geography
In 2024, which Indian city hosted the G20 Presidency meetings?
A Delhi
B Mumbai
C Bangalore
D Various cities under Indian Presidency (2023)
Correct Answer:  A. Delhi
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Delhi hosted several important G20 presidency meetings during India's G20 Presidency in 2023-2024, with follow-up events in 2024.

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Q.268 Medium Indian Geography
Which of the following is a cold desert in India?
A Thar Desert
B Ladakh Desert
C Great Indian Desert
D Rann of Kutch
Correct Answer:  B. Ladakh Desert
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Ladakh Desert is located at high altitude in Ladakh, characterized by cold temperatures and is India's only cold desert region.

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Q.269 Hard Indian Geography
Who was appointed as the new Governor of the Reserve Bank of India in 2024?
A Sanjay Malhotra
B Urjit Patel
C Michael Patra
D Viral Acharya
Correct Answer:  A. Sanjay Malhotra
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Sanjay Malhotra was appointed as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India in 2024, succeeding Shaktikanta Das.

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Q.270 Easy Indian Geography
The Western Ghats run parallel to which coast of India?
A Eastern coast
B Western coast
C Northern coast
D Southern coast
Correct Answer:  B. Western coast
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The Western Ghats are a mountain range running parallel to India's western coast, stretching from Gujarat to Kerala and recognized as a biodiversity hotspot.

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