Q.1 Which of the following countries is the largest producer of coffee in the world?
Vietnam
Brazil
Colombia
Ethiopia
Explanation - Brazil has been the world's largest producer of coffee for over 150 years, contributing about a third of global coffee production.
Correct answer is: Brazil
Q.2 The Great Barrier Reef is located in which country?
Australia
USA
India
South Africa
Explanation - The Great Barrier Reef, the largest coral reef system in the world, is located off the coast of Queensland, Australia.
Correct answer is: Australia
Q.3 Who among the following is known as the 'Father of Indian Constitution'?
Mahatma Gandhi
Jawaharlal Nehru
B. R. Ambedkar
Sardar Patel
Explanation - Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was the chairman of the drafting committee of the Indian Constitution and is known as the 'Father of Indian Constitution'.
Correct answer is: B. R. Ambedkar
Q.4 Which vitamin is primarily obtained from sunlight?
Vitamin A
Vitamin B12
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Explanation - Vitamin D is synthesized by the skin when exposed to sunlight, helping the body absorb calcium.
Correct answer is: Vitamin D
Q.5 Which gas is used in the treatment of arthritis due to its anti-inflammatory properties?
Oxygen
Nitrous oxide
Carbon dioxide
Helium
Explanation - Nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, is sometimes used in medical treatments for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Correct answer is: Nitrous oxide
Q.6 Which of the following rivers is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar' due to frequent flooding?
Ganga
Kosi
Yamuna
Godavari
Explanation - The Kosi River often causes devastating floods in Bihar, earning it the nickname 'Sorrow of Bihar'.
Correct answer is: Kosi
Q.7 In which year did India launch its first satellite Aryabhata?
1972
1975
1980
1983
Explanation - India launched its first satellite Aryabhata on April 19, 1975, marking the beginning of its space program.
Correct answer is: 1975
Q.8 Who is the current chairperson of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
Kristalina Georgieva
Christine Lagarde
David Malpass
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Explanation - Kristalina Georgieva, a Bulgarian economist, has been serving as the Managing Director of the IMF since 2019.
Correct answer is: Kristalina Georgieva
Q.9 Which planet is known as the 'Morning Star'?
Mars
Venus
Mercury
Jupiter
Explanation - Venus is called the 'Morning Star' because it appears bright in the sky just before sunrise.
Correct answer is: Venus
Q.10 Which Indian state is famous for the dance form 'Bihu'?
Kerala
Assam
Punjab
Rajasthan
Explanation - Bihu is a traditional dance form from Assam performed during the Bihu festival, celebrating the harvest season.
Correct answer is: Assam
Q.11 Which is the first-ever cryptocurrency?
Ethereum
Litecoin
Bitcoin
Ripple
Explanation - Bitcoin, created in 2009 by an anonymous person or group using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, was the first cryptocurrency.
Correct answer is: Bitcoin
Q.12 Which Indian city is known as the 'City of Lakes'?
Udaipur
Bhopal
Hyderabad
Jaipur
Explanation - Udaipur in Rajasthan is called the 'City of Lakes' due to its numerous artificial and natural lakes.
Correct answer is: Udaipur
Q.13 Which Nobel Prize is awarded for achievements in peace?
Nobel Prize in Literature
Nobel Peace Prize
Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Nobel Prize in Economics
Explanation - The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded annually to individuals or groups who have made significant contributions to world peace.
Correct answer is: Nobel Peace Prize
Q.14 Which element has the chemical symbol 'Fe'?
Fluorine
Iron
Fermium
Francium
Explanation - The chemical symbol 'Fe' comes from the Latin word 'Ferrum', meaning iron.
Correct answer is: Iron
Q.15 Who wrote the book 'Wings of Fire'?
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
C. Rajagopalachari
R. K. Narayan
Mulk Raj Anand
Explanation - 'Wings of Fire' is an autobiography of Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, former President of India.
Correct answer is: A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Q.16 Which Indian festival is known as the 'Festival of Lights'?
Holi
Diwali
Raksha Bandhan
Pongal
Explanation - Diwali, celebrated across India, is known as the 'Festival of Lights' due to lighting of lamps and fireworks.
Correct answer is: Diwali
Q.17 Which Indian leader is associated with the slogan 'Garibi Hatao'?
Indira Gandhi
Rajiv Gandhi
Jawaharlal Nehru
Morarji Desai
Explanation - The slogan 'Garibi Hatao' was popularized by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi during her 1971 election campaign.
Correct answer is: Indira Gandhi
Q.18 Which is the largest internal organ in the human body?
Heart
Liver
Lungs
Kidney
Explanation - The liver is the largest internal organ in the human body, performing critical functions including detoxification and metabolism.
Correct answer is: Liver
Q.19 Who discovered penicillin?
Alexander Fleming
Louis Pasteur
Marie Curie
Robert Koch
Explanation - Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928, marking the beginning of modern antibiotics.
Correct answer is: Alexander Fleming
Q.20 Which city hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896?
Athens
Paris
London
Rome
Explanation - The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896.
Correct answer is: Athens
Q.21 Which Indian state has the highest literacy rate according to the 2011 Census?
Kerala
Maharashtra
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
Explanation - Kerala has the highest literacy rate among Indian states, with over 93% literacy according to the 2011 Census.
Correct answer is: Kerala
Q.22 Which is the smallest planet in our solar system?
Mars
Mercury
Venus
Pluto
Explanation - Mercury is the smallest planet in the solar system since Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet.
Correct answer is: Mercury
Q.23 Which is the world's largest desert?
Sahara
Gobi
Antarctic
Kalahari
Explanation - The Antarctic Desert is the largest desert in the world by area, classified as a cold desert.
Correct answer is: Antarctic
Q.24 Which Indian classical dance form originates from Tamil Nadu?
Kathak
Bharatanatyam
Odissi
Kathakali
Explanation - Bharatanatyam is one of the oldest classical dance forms of India, originating in Tamil Nadu.
Correct answer is: Bharatanatyam
Q.25 Which technology is primarily used in QR codes?
NFC
Barcodes
Matrix Barcode
RFID
Explanation - QR codes use a type of matrix barcode that encodes information both horizontally and vertically.
Correct answer is: Matrix Barcode