Q.81
Medium
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
Explanation:
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.
Q.82
Medium
The Indus Waters Treaty between India and Pakistan was signed in which year?
A
1960
B
1965
C
1972
D
1950
Explanation:
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.
Q.83
Medium
Which state in India has the maximum area under forests?
A
Chhattisgarh
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Odisha
D
Maharashtra
Correct Answer:
B. Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh has the maximum forest area among Indian states, covering approximately 77,000 sq km.
Q.84
Medium
The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024 was held in which city?
A
New Delhi
B
Goa
C
Mumbai
D
Bangalore
Explanation:
The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is annually held in Goa, typically in November-December, showcasing films from around the world.
Q.85
Medium
Which Indian state is the largest producer of cotton?
A
Maharashtra
B
Gujarat
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Telangana
Correct Answer:
B. Gujarat
Explanation:
Gujarat is the largest cotton-producing state in India, contributing approximately 30% of the national cotton production.
Q.86
Medium
Which Indian space organization successfully launched the Aditya-L1 mission in 2023?
A
HAL
B
ISRO
C
DRDO
D
BHATNIR
Explanation:
ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) successfully launched the Aditya-L1 mission on September 2, 2023, India's first solar mission to study the Sun.
Q.87
Medium
Which Indian state became the first to achieve 100% rural electrification under Saubhagya scheme in 2018?
A
Bihar
B
Odisha
C
Jharkhand
D
Chhattisgarh
Correct Answer:
B. Odisha
Explanation:
Odisha became the first state to achieve 100% rural electrification under the Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (Saubhagya) scheme.
Q.88
Medium
In 2024, India's first underwater metro tunnel was inaugurated in which city?
A
Mumbai
B
Kolkata
C
Kochi
D
Chennai
Explanation:
Kochi Metro's underwater tunnel became India's first metro tunnel to cross a water body, completed in 2024.
Q.89
Medium
In 2024, who became the first female chief of the Indian Air Force?
A
Padmavati Sahgal
B
Anjali Singh
C
No female chief appointed yet
D
Priya Sharma
Correct Answer:
C. No female chief appointed yet
Explanation:
As of 2024, no female has been appointed as Chief of Indian Air Force; Air Chief Marshal Brijesh D Jayal is the current chief.
Q.90
Medium
Which national park is located in Uttarakhand and is home to the endangered Alpine musk deer?
A
Jim Corbett National Park
B
Nanda Devi National Park
C
Rajaji National Park
D
Valley of Flowers National Park
Correct Answer:
B. Nanda Devi National Park
Explanation:
Nanda Devi National Park in Uttarakhand protects the alpine musk deer and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
