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Q.51 Medium Indian Geography
Which Indian state is the largest producer of cotton?
A Maharashtra
B Gujarat
C Tamil Nadu
D Telangana
Correct Answer:  B. Gujarat
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Gujarat is the largest cotton-producing state in India, contributing approximately 30% of the national cotton production.

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Which Indian river has the longest course entirely within India?
A Ganga
B Brahmaputra
C Godavari
D Indus
Correct Answer:  C. Godavari
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The Godavari River has the longest course entirely within India (approximately 1,465 km), earning it the title 'Dakshin Ganga' or South Ganges.

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Q.53 Medium Indian Geography
The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024 was held in which city?
A New Delhi
B Goa
C Mumbai
D Bangalore
Correct Answer:  B. Goa
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The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is annually held in Goa, typically in November-December, showcasing films from around the world.

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Q.54 Medium Indian Geography
Which state in India has the maximum area under forests?
A Chhattisgarh
B Madhya Pradesh
C Odisha
D Maharashtra
Correct Answer:  B. Madhya Pradesh
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Madhya Pradesh has the maximum forest area among Indian states, covering approximately 77,000 sq km.

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Q.55 Medium Indian Geography
The Indus Waters Treaty between India and Pakistan was signed in which year?
A 1960
B 1965
C 1972
D 1950
Correct Answer:  A. 1960
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The Indus Waters Treaty was signed on September 19, 1960, between India and Pakistan with the World Bank as mediator, managing the sharing of Indus River waters.

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Q.56 Medium Indian Geography
Which Indian athlete won the most medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
A Neeraj Chopra
B Mirabai Chanu
C Manu Bhaker
D Lakshya Sen
Correct Answer:  C. Manu Bhaker
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Manu Bhaker won two bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics in shooting events, making her one of India's best performers at the Games.

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Q.57 Medium Indian Geography
Which plateau is located between the Eastern and Western Ghats?
A Malwa Plateau
B Deccan Plateau
C Chota Nagpur Plateau
D Chhattisgarh Plateau
Correct Answer:  B. Deccan Plateau
EXPLANATION

The Deccan Plateau is a large plateau located in south-central India, bounded by the Western and Eastern Ghats.

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Q.58 Medium Indian Geography
Which Indian bureaucrat was appointed as the new RBI Governor in December 2024?
A Sanjay Malhotra
B Viral Acharya
C Michael Patra
D Shaktikanta Das
Correct Answer:  A. Sanjay Malhotra
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Sanjay Malhotra was appointed as the 26th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India in December 2024, succeeding Shaktikanta Das.

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Q.59 Medium Indian Geography
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway is located in which Indian state?
A Karnataka
B Tamil Nadu
C Kerala
D Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer:  B. Tamil Nadu
EXPLANATION

The Nilgiri Mountain Railway is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Tamil Nadu, connecting Mettupalayam to Ooty.

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Q.60 Medium Indian Geography
In 2024, which Indian Institute of Technology was ranked highest in the QS World University Rankings?
A IIT-Bombay
B IIT-Delhi
C IIT-Madras
D IIT-Kanpur
Correct Answer:  A. IIT-Bombay
EXPLANATION

IIT-Bombay consistently ranks as the top Indian IIT in international rankings including QS World University Rankings 2024.

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