General Knowledge — MCQ Practice Questions & Answers

Question 1

Which Indian state has the longest coastline?

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Correct answer: A. Gujarat — Gujarat has the longest coastline among Indian states at approximately 1,214 km.

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B. Maharashtra

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C. Tamil Nadu

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D. Andhra Pradesh

Question 2

Which country hosted the 2024 Paris Olympics where India won its best medal tally?

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Correct answer: A. France — India won 6 medals (1 gold, 5 silver) at the 2024 Paris Olympics, with shooter Manu Bhaker winning gold in shooting.

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B. Germany

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C. Italy

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D. Spain

Question 3

Which Indian state is known as the 'Land of Five Rivers'?

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

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A. Himachal Pradesh

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C. Haryana

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D. Uttarakhand

Question 4

What is the capital of Telangana?

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Correct answer: B. Hyderabad — Hyderabad is the capital of Telangana, which was formed as a separate state on 1 June 2014.

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A. Visakhapatnam

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C. Vijayawada

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D. Tirupati

Question 5

In 2024, India became the first country to land on which lunar region?

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

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A. North Pole

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C. Dark Side

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D. Equatorial Region

Question 6

Which mountain range forms the boundary between India and Tibet?

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Correct answer: C. Himalayas — The Himalayas form the northern boundary of India and separate it from Tibet and China.

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A. Hindu Kush

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B. Karakoram

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D. Aravalli

Question 7

Which is the smallest state of India by area?

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Correct answer: C. Goa — # 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. 	ext{States to compare: Sikkim, Tripura, Goa, Manipur} **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. 	ext{Area ranking: Goa (3,702) < Sikkim (7,096) < Tripura (10,486) < Manipur (22,327)} **The correct answer is (C) Goa, which is the smallest state of India by area at 3,702 square kilometers.**

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A. Sikkim

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B. Tripura

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D. Manipur

Question 8

Which coastal state of India has the longest coastline?

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

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A. Andhra Pradesh

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C. Tamil Nadu

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D. Maharashtra

General Knowledge - MCQ Practice Questions