Q.181
Medium
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.
Q.182
Medium
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
Explanation:
Sanjay Malhotra was appointed as the 26th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India in December 2024, succeeding Shaktikanta Das.
Q.183
Medium
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.
Q.184
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.185
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.186
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.187
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.188
Hard
Which Indian river has the longest course entirely within India?
A
Ganga
B
Brahmaputra
C
Godavari
D
Indus
Correct Answer:
C. Godavari
Explanation:
The Godavari River has the longest course entirely within India (approximately 1,465 km), earning it the title 'Dakshin Ganga' or South Ganges.
Q.189
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.190
Hard
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) was established in India in which year?
A
2008
B
2010
C
2012
D
2015
Explanation:
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) was established on June 18, 2010, as a quasi-judicial body to handle environmental disputes.
