Mount Kangto is the highest peak in which Indian state?
Answer: C
Mount Kangto (6,387 m) is the highest peak in Arunachal Pradesh, located in the eastern Himalayas.
Q.202Hard
Which Indian sports personality won India's first-ever gold medal in skateboarding at international competition in 2023?
Answer: B
# Solution: India's First Gold Medal in Skateboarding (2023)
This question tests knowledge of recent Indian sports achievements in emerging disciplines at the international level.
Step 1: Understanding the Context
India has been gradually expanding its presence in non-traditional Olympic sports, including skateboarding, which gained Olympic recognition in 2020. The question specifically refers to India's maiden gold medal in skateboarding at an international competition during 2023.
Step 2: Identifying the Achievement
Anandkumar Velkumar, an Indian skateboarder, won India's first-ever gold medal in skateboarding at an international competition in 2023. This historic achievement marked a significant milestone for Indian skateboarding on the global stage, putting India on the map in this emerging sport discipline.
Final Answer: (B) Anandkumar Velkumar
Q.203Easy
The Chambal River is a tributary of which major Indian river?
Answer: A
The Chambal River is the longest tributary of the Yamuna River, flowing through Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
Q.204Medium
Which Indian state passed the first law banning plastic bags and single-use plastics in 2024?
Answer: B
# Solution: Indian State Banning Single-Use Plastics (2024)
Environmental legislation in India varies by state, with some states taking pioneering action on plastic bans before others.
Step 1: Understanding the Question
The question asks which Indian state was the first to pass a comprehensive law banning plastic bags and single-use plastics specifically in 2024, requiring us to identify the state with the earliest legislative action on this environmental issue.
Step 2: Identifying the Correct Answer
Nagaland became the first Indian state to pass a comprehensive law banning plastic bags and single-use plastics in 2024. While other states like Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu have environmental initiatives, Nagaland holds the distinction of being the first to enact such a complete ban through formal legislation in 2024.
Answer: (B) Nagaland
Q.205Easy
The Thar Desert is also known as which desert?
Answer: A
The Thar Desert, located in northwestern India, is also called the Great Indian Desert and spans Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Punjab.
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Q.206Medium
In 2024, India's first fully electric inter-city bus service was launched in which state?
Answer: B
# India's First Fully Electric Inter-City Bus Service
This question tests knowledge of recent infrastructure developments and state-wise initiatives in India's public transportation sector.
Step 1: Understanding the Context
India has been actively promoting electric vehicle adoption to reduce carbon emissions and transition towards sustainable transport. Several states have launched EV initiatives, but only one launched the first fully electric inter-city bus service in 2024.
Step 2: Identifying the Correct State
Telangana launched India's first fully electric inter-city bus service in 2024 as part of its commitment to green mobility. This service operates between major cities in the state, marking a significant milestone in India's EV transportation infrastructure.
Final Answer: (B) Telangana
Q.207Medium
The Nilgiri Mountains are located at the junction of which two mountain ranges?
Answer: A
The Nilgiri Mountains form a junction between the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats in South India.
Q.208Medium
Which Indian economist was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2023?
Answer: C
No Indian economist won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2023. Abhijit Banerjee won it in 2019.
Q.209Easy
The Deccan Plateau is bordered by which mountain ranges?
Answer: B
The Deccan Plateau is bounded by the Western Ghats on the west and Eastern Ghats on the east.
Q.210Medium
In 2024, which Indian state launched the 'Subhadra Yojana' providing cash assistance to women?
Answer: A
Odisha Chief Minister announced the Subhadra Yojana in 2024, providing annual financial assistance to eligible women.
Q.211Medium
In 2024, which Indian state became the first to achieve 100% renewable energy capacity in its grid?
Answer: D
Himachal Pradesh achieved 100% renewable energy capacity in its grid in 2024, becoming the first Indian state to do so.
Q.212Easy
Which Himalayan peak is located on the India-Nepal border and is the third highest in India?
Answer: B
Kangchenjunga (8,586m) is the third highest peak in India and is located on the India-Nepal border in Sikkim.
Q.213Medium
As of 2024, who was appointed as the Chief Justice of India after Justice D.Y. Chandrachud?
Answer: A
Justice Sanjiv Khanna was appointed as the Chief Justice of India in 2024, succeeding Justice D.Y. Chandrachud.
Q.214Medium
In 2024, India won how many medals at the Paris Olympics?
Answer: B
India won 31 medals (6 gold, 7 silver, 18 bronze) at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Q.215Easy
Which plateau in India is known as the 'Roof of the World'?
Answer: B
The Tibetan Plateau is known as the 'Roof of the World' due to its highest average elevation among world plateaus.
Q.216Medium
Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of religion?
Answer: B
Article 25 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of religion to all citizens.
Q.217Medium
In 2024, which Indian film won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival?
Answer: C
Payal Kapadia's debut feature 'All We Imagine as Light' won recognition at Cannes Film Festival 2024.
Q.218Medium
Which mountain range forms the natural boundary between India and Myanmar?
Answer: B
The Arakan Mountains (also called Rakhine Mountains) form the natural boundary between India and Myanmar.
Q.219Medium
As of 2024, who became India's new Finance Minister?
Answer: C
Nirmala Sitharaman continued as Finance Minister in 2024 after the general elections and government formation.
Q.220Hard
Which Indian economist and Nobel laureate passed away in 2024?
Answer: C
No prominent Indian Nobel laureate economist passed away in 2024; this is a factual question requiring current awareness.
