Q.111
Medium
Which Indian institute was ranked as Asia's number one university in the QS World University Rankings 2025?
A IIT Bombay
B IIT Delhi
C Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore
D Delhi University
Correct Answer:
C. Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore Explanation:
IISc Bangalore was ranked as the top university in Asia in QS World University Rankings 2025, marking a significant achievement for Indian higher education.
Q.112
Medium
Which plateau in India is home to the majority of the country's mineral resources and is known as the 'Mineral Hub of India'?
A Malwa Plateau
B Chota Nagpur Plateau
C Deccan Plateau
D Tibetan Plateau
Correct Answer:
B. Chota Nagpur Plateau Explanation:
The Chota Nagpur Plateau, located in eastern India (Jharkhand, Odisha, and parts of other states), is rich in mineral resources including coal, iron ore, mica, and bauxite.
Q.113
Medium
In 2024, which Indian athlete won the silver medal in shooting at the Paris Olympics?
A Manu Bhaker
B Neeraj Chopra
C Abhinav Bindra
D Sania Mirza
Correct Answer:
A. Manu Bhaker Explanation:
Manu Bhaker won silver in the 10m air pistol event at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Q.114
Medium
Who was appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India in 2024?
A Anil Chauhan
B Manoj Pandey
C M.M. Naravane
D Bipin Rawat
Correct Answer:
A. Anil Chauhan Explanation:
General Anil Chauhan was appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff in September 2023 and continued in 2024.
Q.115
Medium
Which Indian freedom fighter is known as 'The Lion of Punjab'?
A Bhagat Singh
B Lala Lajpat Rai
C Khudiram Bose
D Chandrashekhar Azad
Correct Answer:
B. Lala Lajpat Rai Explanation:
Lala Lajpat Rai was known as 'The Lion of Punjab' for his prominent role in the freedom struggle.
Q.116
Medium
Which Mauryan emperor renounced war after the Kalinga War?
A Chandragupta Maurya
B Ashoka
C Bindusar
D Brihadratha
Correct Answer:
B. Ashoka Explanation:
Emperor Ashoka renounced violence and war after witnessing the bloodshed in the Kalinga War (260 BCE).
Q.117
Medium
Which Indian classical dancer is credited with reviving Bharatanatyam dance form?
A Rukmini Devi
B Padma Subrahmanyam
C Yamini Krishnamurthy
D Sonal Mansingh
Correct Answer:
A. Rukmini Devi Explanation:
Rukmini Devi played a pioneering role in reviving and promoting the Bharatanatyam dance form in the 20th century.
Q.118
Medium
Who became the first woman Chief Justice of India in 2024?
A Indu Malhotra
B Bela M. Trivedi
C No woman has become Chief Justice yet
D Asha Parekh
Correct Answer:
C. No woman has become Chief Justice yet Explanation:
As of 2024, no woman has yet served as the Chief Justice of India, though several female judges have held high positions.
Q.119
Medium
Who is the current Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (as of 2024)?
A Shaktikanta Das
B Sanjay Malhotra
C Raghuram Rajan
D Urjit Patel
Correct Answer:
B. Sanjay Malhotra Explanation:
Sanjay Malhotra took office as the Governor of RBI in December 2023 and continues in 2024.
Q.120
Medium
Which Indian film personality was honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2023?
A Shah Rukh Khan
B Aamir Khan
C Kapoor family collectively
D Amitabh Bachchan
Correct Answer:
D. Amitabh Bachchan Explanation:
Amitabh Bachchan received the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2024 for his outstanding contribution to cinema.
