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Which mountain range forms the natural boundary between India and Myanmar?
A
Hindu Kush
B
Arakan Mountains
C
Patkai Range
D
Pir Panjal
Correct Answer:
B. Arakan Mountains
EXPLANATION
The Arakan Mountains (also called Rakhine Mountains) form the natural boundary between India and Myanmar.
In 2024, which Indian film won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival?
A
Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara'
B
No Indian film won in 2024
C
Payal Kapadia's 'All We Imagine as Light'
D
Nag Ashwin's 'Kalki 2898 AD'
Correct Answer:
C. Payal Kapadia's 'All We Imagine as Light'
EXPLANATION
Payal Kapadia's debut feature 'All We Imagine as Light' won recognition at Cannes Film Festival 2024.
Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of religion?
A
Article 19
B
Article 25
C
Article 21
D
Article 16
Correct Answer:
B. Article 25
EXPLANATION
Article 25 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of religion to all citizens.
Which plateau in India is known as the 'Roof of the World'?
A
Deccan Plateau
B
Tibetan Plateau
C
Chota Nagpur Plateau
D
Malwa Plateau
Correct Answer:
B. Tibetan Plateau
EXPLANATION
The Tibetan Plateau is known as the 'Roof of the World' due to its highest average elevation among world plateaus.
In 2024, India won how many medals at the Paris Olympics?
A
29 medals
B
31 medals
C
32 medals
D
28 medals
Correct Answer:
B. 31 medals
EXPLANATION
India won 31 medals (6 gold, 7 silver, 18 bronze) at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
As of 2024, who was appointed as the Chief Justice of India after Justice D.Y. Chandrachud?
A
Justice Sanjiv Khanna
B
Justice Surya Kant
C
Justice B.R. Gavai
D
Justice Hrishikesh Roy
Correct Answer:
A. Justice Sanjiv Khanna
EXPLANATION
Justice Sanjiv Khanna was appointed as the Chief Justice of India in 2024, succeeding Justice D.Y. Chandrachud.
Which Himalayan peak is located on the India-Nepal border and is the third highest in India?
A
Makalu
B
Kangchenjunga
C
Lhotse
D
Nanda Devi
Correct Answer:
B. Kangchenjunga
EXPLANATION
Kangchenjunga (8,586m) is the third highest peak in India and is located on the India-Nepal border in Sikkim.
In 2024, which Indian state became the first to achieve 100% renewable energy capacity in its grid?
A
Karnataka
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Gujarat
D
Himachal Pradesh
Correct Answer:
D. Himachal Pradesh
EXPLANATION
Himachal Pradesh achieved 100% renewable energy capacity in its grid in 2024, becoming the first Indian state to do so.
In 2024, which Indian state launched the 'Subhadra Yojana' providing cash assistance to women?
A
Odisha
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Chhattisgarh
D
Jharkhand
Correct Answer:
A. Odisha
EXPLANATION
Odisha Chief Minister announced the Subhadra Yojana in 2024, providing annual financial assistance to eligible women.
The Deccan Plateau is bordered by which mountain ranges?
A
Himalayas and Vindhyas
B
Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats
C
Aravallis and Satpuras
D
Nilgiris and Cardamom Hills
Correct Answer:
B. Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats
EXPLANATION
The Deccan Plateau is bounded by the Western Ghats on the west and Eastern Ghats on the east.
