General Knowledge - MCQ Practice Questions

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

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

Punjab derives its name from 'Panch' (five) and 'Ab' (water), referring to the five rivers: Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Chenab, and Jhelum.

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.

Hyderabad is the capital of Telangana, which was formed as a separate state on 1 June 2014.

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.

India's Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed near the Moon's South Pole in August 2023, making India the first country to achieve this feat.

Rajasthan borders three Union Territories: Ladakh, Delhi, and Puducherry (indirectly through Daman and Diu).

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

The Himalayas form the northern boundary of India and separate it from Tibet and China.

The Government of India continues to identify and support multiple aspirational districts across different states for development through NITI Aayog's Aspirational Districts Programme.

# Understanding India's Smallest State by Area

India has 28 states and 8 union territories, each with varying geographical sizes that are important geographical facts to know.

Step 1: Identify the Candidate States

The question asks us to compare four states: Sikkim, Tripura, Goa, and Manipur. These are all northeastern or western coastal states of India with relatively smaller areas compared to larger states like Rajasthan or Maharashtra.

Step 2: Compare Areas of Each State

Goa has an area of approximately 3,702 km², Sikkim covers about 7,096 km², Tripura spans around 10,486 km², and Manipur covers approximately 22,327 km². When arranged in ascending order by area, Goa is the smallest among these four options.

The correct answer is (C) Goa, which is the smallest state of India by area at 3,702 square kilometers.

NGIS is designed to create a unified geospatial platform integrating data from various ministries and departments for better planning and governance.

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.

Goa became the first state in India to provide tap water connections to all households under the Jal Jeevan Mission scheme in 2024.

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.

Rajiv Kumar was appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner of India, taking office in 2024 after the retirement of the previous CEC.