Q.191
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.192
Hard
Which Indian state has the lowest population density?
A
Himachal Pradesh
B
Arunachal Pradesh
C
Meghalaya
D
Mizoram
Correct Answer:
B. Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest population density among Indian states (approximately 17 persons per sq km) due to its challenging terrain and limited settlement areas.
Q.193
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.194
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.195
Easy
The Brahmaputra river originates from which mountain range?
A
Hindu Kush
B
Karakoram
C
Tibetan Plateau (Kailash range)
D
Aravalli Range
Correct Answer:
C. Tibetan Plateau (Kailash range)
Explanation:
The Brahmaputra originates from the Tibetan Plateau, specifically near Mount Kailash, and flows through Assam.
Q.196
Easy
Which Indian state has the maximum coastline length?
A
Kerala
B
Maharashtra
C
Gujarat
D
Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer:
C. Gujarat
Explanation:
Gujarat has the longest coastline in India, spanning approximately 1,214 km.
Q.197
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.198
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.
Q.199
Easy
The Western Ghats are mainly located in which part of India?
A
Central India
B
Western and Southern India
C
Northern India
D
Northeastern India
Correct Answer:
B. Western and Southern India
Explanation:
The Western Ghats run along the western coast of India, spanning from Gujarat to Kerala, and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Q.200
Medium
Which river is known as the 'Daksin Ganga' (South Ganga)?
A
Godavari
B
Krishna
C
Kaveri
D
Tungabhadra
Correct Answer:
A. Godavari
Explanation:
The Godavari river, which flows through South India, is traditionally known as 'Daksin Ganga' due to its sacred significance.
