Q.61
Easy
The Amazon Rainforest, the world's largest tropical rainforest, spans across multiple countries. Which country contains the largest percentage of the Amazon?
A
Peru
B
Colombia
C
Brazil
D
Bolivia
Correct Answer:
C. Brazil
Explanation:
Brazil contains approximately 60% of the Amazon Rainforest within its borders, making it crucial for global climate regulation.
Q.62
Easy
The Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on Earth, is primarily located in which South American country?
A
Peru and Bolivia
B
Chile and Peru
C
Argentina and Bolivia
D
Chile and Argentina
Correct Answer:
B. Chile and Peru
Explanation:
The Atacama Desert spans primarily along the Pacific coast of Chile and southern Peru, with some portions extending into Bolivia.
Q.63
Easy
Which Indian state has the longest coastline?
A
Gujarat
B
Maharashtra
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer:
A. Gujarat
Explanation:
Gujarat has the longest coastline among Indian states at approximately 1,214 km.
Q.64
Easy
Which country hosted the 2024 Paris Olympics where India won its best medal tally?
A
France
B
Germany
C
Italy
D
Spain
Correct Answer:
A. France
Explanation:
India won 6 medals (1 gold, 5 silver) at the 2024 Paris Olympics, with shooter Manu Bhaker winning gold in shooting.
Q.65
Easy
Which Indian state is known as the 'Land of Five Rivers'?
A
Himachal Pradesh
B
Punjab
C
Haryana
D
Uttarakhand
Correct Answer:
B. Punjab
Explanation:
Punjab derives its name from 'Panch' (five) and 'Ab' (water), referring to the five rivers: Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Chenab, and Jhelum.
Q.66
Easy
What is the capital of Telangana?
A
Visakhapatnam
B
Hyderabad
C
Vijayawada
D
Tirupati
Correct Answer:
B. Hyderabad
Explanation:
Hyderabad is the capital of Telangana, which was formed as a separate state on 1 June 2014.
Q.67
Easy
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
Explanation:
India's Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed near the Moon's South Pole in August 2023, making India the first country to achieve this feat.
Q.68
Easy
Which mountain range forms the boundary between India and Tibet?
A
Hindu Kush
B
Karakoram
C
Himalayas
D
Aravalli
Correct Answer:
C. Himalayas
Explanation:
The Himalayas form the northern boundary of India and separate it from Tibet and China.
Q.69
Easy
Which is the smallest state of India by area?
A
Sikkim
B
Tripura
C
Goa
D
Manipur
Explanation:
Goa is the smallest state in India with an area of 3,702 square kilometers.
Q.70
Easy
Which coastal state of India has the longest coastline?
A
Andhra Pradesh
B
Gujarat
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Maharashtra
Correct Answer:
B. Gujarat
Explanation:
Gujarat has the longest coastline among Indian states at approximately 1,214 km, including the Gulf of Kutch and Gulf of Cambay.
