General Studies and General Knowledge Quiz for Competitive Exams

Welcome to our General Studies and General Knowledge Quiz, specifically designed to boost your competitive exam preparation! This quiz features over 170 thought-provoking questions that will test your understanding of Indian history, geography, culture, and significant events. Whether you’re an aspiring civil servant, a student, or a knowledge enthusiast, this quiz offers a fun and informative way to enhance your learning.

Welcome to your General studies & General knowledge

1. 
Which element is necessary for the formation of red blood cells?

2. 
The ozone layer is primarily found in which part of the Earth's atmosphere?

3. 
The first successful test of an atomic bomb was conducted in which year?

4. 
The first General Elections in independent India were held in:

5. 
Which region of India receives the highest rainfall?

6. 
Who among the following wrote the book Indica?

7. 
Who was the first Indian to travel in space?

8. 
Who is known as the "Father of the Green Revolution" in India?

9. 
The Moplah Rebellion took place in which year?

10. 
Who was the first Indian to win a Nobel Prize?

11. 
Who was the first Deputy Prime Minister of India?

12. 
Which Indian state has the highest population density?

13. 
Which is the smallest planet in the solar system?

14. 
Who founded the Ramakrishna Mission in 1897?

15. 
The Nobel Prize is awarded in how many categories?

16. 
The famous Konark Sun Temple is located in which Indian state?

17. 
Who was the first Indian Chief of the Army Staff?

18. 
Which city is known as the 'Detroit of India' for its automobile industry?

19. 
Which Indian state is the largest producer of tea?

20. 
The first nuclear power plant in India was established at:

21. 
Which is the longest river bridge in India?

22. 
Which of the following cities is called the 'Manchester of India'?

23. 
Who was the first female ruler of India?

24. 
Who gave the slogan "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan"?

25. 
The Partition of Bengal, which caused massive protests, was implemented in which year?

26. 
Which city in India is known as the ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’?

27. 
Who was the last Governor-General of India?

28. 
Which state in India is known as the 'Fruit Bowl of India'?

29. 
The Bhopal Gas Tragedy, which occurred in 1984, involved the leakage of which gas?

30. 
In which year did India conduct its first nuclear test?

31. 
Which country is known as the “Land of the Rising Sun”?

32. 
Which Indian leader is referred to as the “Nightingale of India”?

33. 
Which plateau is rich in minerals such as coal, iron, and manganese?

34. 
The Indian national song Vande Mataram was written by:

35. 
Which of the following Indian states has the highest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites?

36. 
The Treaty of Versailles, which ended World War I, was signed in which year?

37. 
The Harappan civilization was discovered in which of the following years?

38. 
Who is regarded as the "Architect of the Indian Five-Year Plans"?

39. 
Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?

40. 
Which state is the leading producer of turmeric in India?

41. 
The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in which country?

42. 
Who was the first woman President of India?

43. 
Who was the first Indian to receive the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award?

44. 
What is the longest mountain range in the world?

45. 
The World Trade Organization (WTO) was established in:

46. 
The Kyoto Protocol is related to:

47. 
Which Indian state is the largest producer of sugarcane?

48. 
The famous ancient Indian text "Arthashastra" was written by:

49. 
Which Indian state is the largest producer of rice?

50. 
The capital of India was shifted from Calcutta to New Delhi in which year?

51. 
Which Indian state is the largest producer of cotton?

52. 
Which country is the largest producer of oil in the world?

53. 
Which organ in the human body is responsible for detoxification?

54. 
The United Nations was founded in which year?

55. 
The Non-Cooperation Movement was called off after which event?

56. 
The famous 'Bharatnatyam' dance form originated in which Indian state?

57. 
Who founded the All India Muslim League in 1906?

58. 
The famous painting “Monalisa” was painted by:

59. 
The book "The Story of My Experiments with Truth" is the autobiography of which Indian leader?

60. 
Which of the following rivers is known for forming the Lonar Crater Lake?

61. 
The Indian national anthem, Jana Gana Mana, was first sung in which year?

62. 
Which state is the largest producer of coal in India?

63. 
What is the name of the boundary line between India and Pakistan?

64. 
Which Indian state is the largest producer of mangoes?

65. 
Which Indian city is known as the ‘City of Lakes’?

66. 
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in which year?

67. 
The Chipko Movement is related to which of the following?

68. 
Which was the first Indian city to get a metro railway system?

69. 
Which is the smallest Union Territory in India by area?

70. 
Which gas is most abundant in the Earth's atmosphere?

71. 
Where did Gautama Buddha attain enlightenment?

72. 
Which Indian island is famous for its limestone caves?

73. 
Where did the famous Kalinga War take place?

74. 
In which part of India is the Kaziranga National Park located?

75. 
What is the capital of Australia?

76. 
Which region in India is known as the 'Coffee Bowl of India'?

77. 
The United Nations was founded in which year?

78. 
The first successful heart transplant was performed by Dr. Christiaan Barnard in which country?

79. 
Who is the author of the book A Brief History of Time?

80. 
The Great Rann of Kutch is located in which Indian state?

81. 
Which Indian city is known as the 'Silicon Valley of India'?

82. 
What is the capital of Canada?

83. 
Which state in India is the largest producer of jute?

84. 
When did the Suez Canal officially open for navigation?

85. 
The International Court of Justice is headquartered in which city?

86. 
Which Indian state is famous for the dance form Kathakali?

87. 
The first Indian woman to win the Miss World title was:

88. 
Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Education?

89. 
Which Indian river is known as the ‘River of Sorrows’ due to frequent flooding?

90. 
Who invented the telephone?

91. 
Who was the first Indian to win an individual gold medal in the Olympic Games?

92. 
Which region in India is known as the 'Granary of India'?

93. 
Who is known as the "Father of the Indian Navy"?

94. 
What is the main component of natural gas?

95. 
In which year did the first Five-Year Plan in India begin?

96. 
Which state is the leading producer of wheat in India?

97. 
Who was the first woman to receive the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award?

98. 
Who was the first person to climb Mount Everest?

99. 
Who was the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal?

100. 
Which state is the leading producer of groundnut in India?

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