IRB & OSAP GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUESTION ANSWER PART 1
1. What is the national currency of India?
a) Rupee
b) Yen
c) Dollar
d) Dinar
2. Which city is known as the “Pink City” of India?
a) Mumbai
b) Delhi
c) Jaipur
d) Kolkata
3. The highest mountain peak in India is:
a) Kanchenjunga
b) Nanda Devi
c) K2
d) Mount Everest
4. Which state in India is famous for its backwaters?
a) Gujarat
b) Kerala
c) Punjab
d) Haryana
5. Who is known as the “Father of the Nation” in India?
a) Jawaharlal Nehru
b) Indira Gandhi
c) Mahatma Gandhi
d) Subhash Chandra Bose
6.The largest river delta in India is formed by the:
a) Ganges & Brahmaputra
b) Narmada & Tapi
c) Krishna & Godavari
d) Cauvery & Palar
7.The world’s largest religious monument, Taj Mahal, is located in:
a) Delhi
b) Agra
c) Jaipur
d) Varanasi
8.Which dance form is known as the “classical dance of love”?
a) Kathakali
b) Odissi
c) Bharatanatyam
d) Kuchipudi
9.The Indian national anthem, “Jana Gana Mana”, was written by:
a) Rabindranath Tagore
b) Sarojini Naidu
c) Bhagat Singh
d) Swami Vivekananda
10. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) is a group of premier engineering and technology institutes. How many IITs are there in India (as of March 2024)?
a) 10
b) 15
c) 20
d) 25
11.India shares its land borders with how many countries?
a) 4
b) 6
c) 8
d) 10
12.The Indian spice trade played a significant role in historical exploration. Which European nation first reached India by sea route?
a) France
b) Portugal
c) Spain
d) England
13.The world’s second-most populous country is:
a) China
b) United States
c) Indonesia
d) Brazil
14.The Indian national calendar is based on which lunar year cycle?
a) Solar
b) Lunisolar
c) Gregorian
d) Mayan
15.Which Indian city is known as the “Silicon Valley of India”?
a) Chennai
b) Mumbai
c) Kolkata
d) Bangalore
16.The Kumbh Mela is one of the largest religious gatherings in the world. In which state does it primarily take place?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Maharashtra
c) Gujarat
d) Andhra Pradesh
17.India is a land of diverse wildlife. Which animal is India’s national animal?
a) Lion
b) Tiger
c) Elephant
d) Rhino
18.The Indian national bird is:
a) Peacock
b) Eagle
c) Owl
d) Kingfisher
19.India is a federal republic with a parliamentary system of government. Who is the head of state?
a) Prime Minister
b) President
c) Chief Justice
d) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
20.The bicameral parliament of India consists of the Lok Sabha (House of the People) and the:
a) Rajya Sabha (Council of States)
b) Vidhan Sabha (State Legislative Assembly)
c) Vidhan Parishad (State Legislative Council)
d) Panchayat (Village Council)
21.India gained independence from British rule in:
a) 1945
b) 1947
c) 1950
d) 1957
22.Which Indian language belongs to the Dravidian language family, distinct from Indo-European languages like Hindi?
a) Hindi
b) Bengali
c) Tamil
d) Marathi
23.India is a major producer of which of the following spices?
a) Black Pepper
b) Cinnamon
c) Nutmeg
d) All of the above
24.The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched several successful missions. Which was India’s first mission to Mars?
a) Chandrayaan-1 (Lunar Exploration)
b) Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission)
c) Gaganyaan (Indian Human Spaceflight Programme)
d) Vikram Lander (Lunar Lander)
25.Which Indian festival celebrates the victory of good over evil?
a) Diwali
b) Holi
c) Dussehra
d) Onam
26.The martial art form Kalaripayattu originated in which part of India?
a) North India
b) South India
c) East India
d) West India
27.The Indian rupee is subdivided into:
a) Paise
b) Anna
c) Pie
d) Cent
28.Which Indian state is known as the “Land of Five Rivers”?
a) Rajasthan
b) Punjab
c) Gujarat
d) Assam
29.The world’s highest cricket ground is located in which Indian city?
a) Mumbai
b) Delhi
c) Shimla
d) Kolkata
30.India is rich in classical music traditions. Which instrument is considered the king of Hindustani classical music?
a) Sitar
b) Tabla
c) Veena
d) Shehnai
31.The Hornbill is the national bird of which Indian state?
a) Kerala
b) Karnataka
c) Maharashtra
d) Odisha
32.The Indian national flag features three horizontal bands of color. Which color is in the middle?
a) Green
b) White
c) Saffron
d) Orange
33.The National Parks of India are protected areas for wildlife conservation. Which park is famous for its one-horned rhinoceros population?
a) Kaziranga National Park
b) Ranthambore National Park (Tigers)
c) Corbett National Park (Tigers)
d) Gir National Park (Asiatic Lions)
34.India is a major tea producer. Which state is known for its Darjeeling tea?
a) Assam
b) West Bengal
c) Kerala
d) Tamil Nadu