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Q.1 Easy Indian Geography
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.

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Q.2 Easy Indian Geography
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.

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Q.3 Medium Indian Geography
What is the highest peak in the Western Ghats?
A Anai Mudi
B Doddabetta
C Mahableshwar
D Mullayanagiri
Correct Answer:  A. Anai Mudi
Explanation:

Anai Mudi at 2,695 meters is the highest peak in the Western Ghats, located in Kerala.

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Q.4 Medium Indian Geography
Who was appointed as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in 2024?
A General Anil Chauhan
B General Bipin Rawat
C General Manoj Pande
D Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari
Correct Answer:  A. General Anil Chauhan
Explanation:

General Anil Chauhan was appointed as Chief of Defence Staff in September 2023 and continued in 2024.

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Q.5 Easy Indian Geography
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.

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Q.6 Medium Indian Geography
In 2024, which city hosted the Global Ayurveda Summit?
A New Delhi
B Kochi
C Bengaluru
D Jaipur
Correct Answer:  A. New Delhi
Explanation:

The Global Ayurveda Summit 2024 was held in New Delhi in November 2024.

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Q.7 Medium Indian Geography
Which river is known as the 'Dakshin Ganga' or 'South Ganges'?
A Godavari
B Krishna
C Cauvery
D Narmada
Correct Answer:  A. Godavari
Explanation:

The Godavari River is called 'Dakshin Ganga' as it is the second longest river in India and revered like the Ganges in South India.

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Q.8 Medium Indian Geography
Who won the 2024 Bharat Ratna Award?
A Lata Mangeshkar
B Atal Bihari Vajpayee
C C. N. R. Rao
D Lal Krishna Advani
Correct Answer:  D. Lal Krishna Advani
Explanation:

The Bharat Ratna is India's highest civilian honor, awarded annually to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to their respective fields and to the nation.

Step 1: Understanding the Bharat Ratna Award

The Bharat Ratna is India's highest civilian decoration, instituted in 1954 and awarded to recognize exceptional service of the highest order in any field of human endeavor. It is presented on Republic Day (26th January) each year.

Step 2: Identifying the 2024 Recipient

In 2024, Lal Krishna Advani, a prominent Indian politician and founding member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), was awarded the Bharat Ratna in recognition of his significant contributions to Indian politics and public life over several decades.

The correct answer is (D) Lal Krishna Advani.

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Q.9 Easy Indian Geography
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.

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Q.10 Medium Indian Geography
Which Indian scientist won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2024?
A No Indian won in 2024
B Jayant Narlikar
C Venkatraman Ramakrishnan
D Rajendra Pachauri
Correct Answer:  A. No Indian won in 2024
Explanation:

No Indian scientist won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2024. The prize was awarded to international scientists for work on machine learning.

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