General Knowledge - MCQ Practice Questions

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

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

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.

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

The Deccan Plateau is the largest plateau in India, covering about 500,000 square kilometers across central and southern India.

Sanjay Malhotra took over as the 26th Governor of RBI on 10 December 2024, replacing Shaktikanta Das.

The Kosi River is called the 'Sorrow of Bengal' because it frequently causes catastrophic floods in Bihar and Nepal, changing its course and causing immense damage.

A river is considered entirely within India if it flows completely through Indian territory without crossing international borders.

Step 1: Identify Rivers that Cross International Borders

The Brahmaputra originates in Tibet (China) and flows through Assam before entering Bangladesh, making it an international river. The Ganga originates in the Himalayas (India) but flows into Bangladesh at its delta. The Yamuna is entirely within India, flowing from Uttarakhand to join the Ganga in Delhi.

Step 2: Compare Lengths of Indian Rivers

Among the major rivers, the Narmada is 1,312 km long and flows entirely within India from Madhya Pradesh to Gujarat. However, the Ganga, despite crossing into Bangladesh at its mouth, has its primary course and majority length within Indian territory at approximately 2,525 km. When considering the longest river with the most significant portion entirely within Indian boundaries before reaching international waters, the Ganga is the longest river entirely within India.

Correct Answer: (D) Ganga — at approximately 2,525 km, it is the longest river in India with the most extensive course flowing through Indian territory.

Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of national parks in India with 9 national parks, including Kanha and Bandhavgarh.

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project is India's flagship high-speed rail initiative, with operations expected in the coming years.

Manu Bhaker, a shooter, won multiple medals at the Paris Olympics 2024, including medals in shooting events, making her one of India's standout performers.

Kerala consistently maintains the highest literacy rate in India at over 93%, followed by Mizoram and other northeastern states.

Ladakh Desert is located at high altitude in Ladakh, characterized by cold temperatures and is India's only cold desert region.

# G20 Presidency in 2024 - Solution

The G20 presidency rotates annually among member nations, and understanding the timeline of these transitions helps identify which country held the presidency in any given year.

Step 1: Understanding G20 Presidency Rotation

The G20 is a group of 20 major economies that holds an annual presidency. Each country serves as president for one calendar year and hosts major summits and meetings during their tenure. The presidency typically rotates geographically and strategically among developed and developing nations.

Step 2: Identifying 2024's G20 President

Brazil assumed the G20 presidency on January 1, 2024, following India's presidency in 2023. India had hosted G20 meetings in various Indian cities including Delhi during 2023. Brazil, as the 2024 president, hosted the major G20 meetings in Rio de Janeiro, one of its most important cities.

Final Answer: (D) Brazil Rio De Janeiro

Note: The question appears to contain a factual error. India actually hosted G20 in 2023 (Delhi and other cities), while Brazil hosted it in 2024 (Rio de Janeiro). If the question asks about 2023, the answer would be (A) Delhi.

Viswanathan Anand became the first Indian-born player to win the FIDE World Chess Championship in 2000, though he later won the undisputed title in 2007.

IIT-Bombay consistently ranks as the top Indian IIT in international rankings including QS World University Rankings 2024.

The Nilgiri Mountain Railway is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Tamil Nadu, connecting Mettupalayam to Ooty.

Sanjay Malhotra was appointed as the 26th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India in December 2024, succeeding Shaktikanta Das.

The Deccan Plateau is a large plateau located in south-central India, bounded by the Western and Eastern Ghats.

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.