General Knowledge - MCQ Practice Questions

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

Gujarat has the longest coastline among Indian states at approximately 1,214 km, including the Gulf of Kutch and Gulf of Cambay.

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

Mount Everest (8,849m) is called Sagarmatha in Nepali and Chomolungma in Tibetan, straddling the India-Nepal border.

Jaipur's old city was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2024, recognizing its unique grid-based urban design from the 18th century.

The Deccan Plateau is a large plateau in South India, located south of the Narmada River and covering parts of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.

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.

The Western Ghats are a mountain range running parallel to India's western coast, stretching from Gujarat to Kerala and recognized as a biodiversity hotspot.

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

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.

The Siwalik or Sub-Himalayan Range extends through Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and into Nepal, forming the southernmost part of the Himalayas.

Pranab Mukherjee, the 13th President of India and an eminent statesman, passed away in 2024, leaving behind a remarkable career spanning politics, defense, and governance.

Chandrayaan-3 was successfully launched and landed on the Moon in 2023, making India the fourth country to land on the lunar south pole.

The Aravalli Range extends through Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Haryana, spanning over 700 km from southwest to northeast.

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.

Assam is the largest tea-producing state in India, accounting for over 50% of India's total tea production.

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.