Indian Geography
In 2024, which Indian state became the first to achieve 100% tap water coverage under Jal Jeevan Mission?
A
Himachal Pradesh
B
Kerala
C
Goa
D
Haryana
Goa became the first state in India to provide tap water connections to all households under the Jal Jeevan Mission scheme in 2024.
Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bengal' due to its devastating floods?
A
Brahmaputra
B
Kosi River
C
Meghna
D
Surma
Correct Answer:
B. Kosi River
The Kosi River is called the 'Sorrow of Bengal' because it frequently causes catastrophic floods in Bihar and Nepal, changing its course and causing immense damage.
What is the primary focus of India's National Geographic Information System (NGIS) project initiated in 2024?
A
Space exploration
B
Geospatial data integration and mapping
C
Climate research
D
Archaeological surveys
Correct Answer:
B. Geospatial data integration and mapping
NGIS is designed to create a unified geospatial platform integrating data from various ministries and departments for better planning and governance.
Which is the smallest state of India by area?
A
Sikkim
B
Tripura
C
Goa
D
Manipur
Goa is the smallest state in India with an area of 3,702 square kilometers.
In 2024, which Indian state was granted the status of 'Aspirational District'?
A
Bihar
B
Odisha
C
Uttar Pradesh
D
Multiple states
Correct Answer:
D. Multiple states
The Government of India continues to identify and support multiple aspirational districts across different states for development through NITI Aayog's Aspirational Districts Programme.
Which mountain range forms the boundary between India and Tibet?
A
Hindu Kush
B
Karakoram
C
Himalayas
D
Aravalli
Correct Answer:
C. Himalayas
The Himalayas form the northern boundary of India and separate it from Tibet and China.
Who was appointed as the new Governor of Reserve Bank of India in 2024?
A
Sanjay Malhotra
B
Shaktikanta Das
C
Raghuram Rajan
D
D. Subbarao
Correct Answer:
A. Sanjay Malhotra
Sanjay Malhotra took over as the 26th Governor of RBI on 10 December 2024, replacing Shaktikanta Das.
Which state has the maximum number of Union Territories adjacent to it?
A
Gujarat
B
Rajasthan
C
Haryana
D
Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer:
B. Rajasthan
Rajasthan borders three Union Territories: Ladakh, Delhi, and Puducherry (indirectly through Daman and Diu).
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
India's Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed near the Moon's South Pole in August 2023, making India the first country to achieve this feat.
Which plateau is the largest in India by area?
A
Chota Nagpur Plateau
B
Deccan Plateau
C
Malwa Plateau
D
Telangana Plateau
Correct Answer:
B. Deccan Plateau
The Deccan Plateau is the largest plateau in India, covering about 500,000 square kilometers across central and southern India.
