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General Knowledge Set - 01
General Knowledge · 5 Questions
Question 1
What is the national animal of India?
- A Lion
- B Elephant
- C Bengal Tiger
- D Snow Leopard
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) is the national animal of India. It was chosen for its grace, strength, agility, and enormous power.
The Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) is the national animal of India. It was chosen for its grace, strength, agility, and enormous power.
Question 2
Which is the smallest state of India by area?
- A Sikkim
- B Goa
- C Tripura
- D Manipur
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Goa is the smallest state in India by area, covering approximately 3,702 sq km.
Goa is the smallest state in India by area, covering approximately 3,702 sq km.
Question 3
The Indian National Calendar is based on which era?
- A Vikram Era
- B Saka Era
- C Kali Era
- D Gregorian Era
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Indian National Calendar, also called the Saka Calendar, is based on the Saka Era. It was adopted on 22 March 1957.
The Indian National Calendar, also called the Saka Calendar, is based on the Saka Era. It was adopted on 22 March 1957.
Question 4
Who is known as the "Missile Man of India"?
- A Vikram Sarabhai
- B Homi Bhabha
- C A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
- D Satish Dhawan
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the 11th President of India, is known as the "Missile Man of India" for his work on the development of ballistic missile technology.
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the 11th President of India, is known as the "Missile Man of India" for his work on the development of ballistic missile technology.
Question 5
Which river is known as the "Sorrow of Bihar"?
- A Ganga
- B Son
- C Kosi
- D Gandak
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Kosi river is known as the "Sorrow of Bihar" because it frequently floods and causes large-scale devastation to the state.
The Kosi river is known as the "Sorrow of Bihar" because it frequently floods and causes large-scale devastation to the state.
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