Indian Geography
Q.51
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.
Q.52
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.53
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.54
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.55
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.56
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.57
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.58
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.59
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.60
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.
