100+ General Knowledge Questions and Answers: for India Competitive Exams 2025-26
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This comprehensive collection of 100+ general knowledge questions and answers for India is ideal for SSC, Railway, Banking, Police, Defence and other competitive exams in 2025. The post is structured into clear sections (History, Geography,
Polity, Economy, Science & Technology, Sports, Current Affairs, Culture, Awards & Misc.) so you can revise quickly.
Indian History (20 Questions)
- Q: Who was the first Emperor of the Maurya Dynasty?
A: Chandragupta Maurya - Q: Who wrote the Arthashastra?
A: Chanakya (Kautilya) - Q: In which year did the Revolt of 1857 occur?
A: 1857 - Q: Who was the last Governor-General of independent India?
A: C. Rajagopalachari - Q: Who was known as the “Iron Man of India”?
A: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel - Q: Which movement did Mahatma Gandhi start in 1942?
A: Quit India Movement - Q: The ancient university of Nalanda was located in which present-day Indian state?
A: Bihar - Q: Who founded the Mughal Empire in India?
A: Babur - Q: The "Dandi March" was associated with which major movement?
A: The Civil Disobedience Movement - Q: Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?
A: Indira Gandhi - Q: The Bhakti saint, Kabir, was a disciple of which saint?
A: Ramananda - Q: The 'Permanent Settlement' system was introduced by which British Governor-General?
A: Lord Cornwallis - Q: In which year was the Indian National Congress (INC) founded?
A: 1885 - Q: The famous 'Battle of Plassey' was fought in which year?
A: 1757 - Q: Who built the Sanchi Stupa?
A: Emperor Ashoka - Q: The 'Vijayanagara Empire' was founded by whom?
A: Harihara and Bukka - Q: Who was the first President of India?
A: Dr. Rajendra Prasad - Q: The 'Jallianwala Bagh Massacre' took place in which city?
A: Amritsar - Q: Who composed the Indian national anthem, "Jana Gana Mana"?
A: Rabindranath Tagore - Q: The 'Doctrine of Lapse' was associated with which British official?
A: Lord Dalhousie
Indian Geography (20 Questions)
- Q: What is the longest river in India?
A: Ganga - Q: Which is the highest peak in India?
A: Kangchenjunga - Q: Which is the largest state of India by area?
A: Rajasthan - Q: Which is the smallest state by area?
A: Goa - Q: Where is the Thar Desert located?
A: Rajasthan - Q: Which river is also known as the "Dakshin Ganga"?
A: Godavari - Q: Which is the largest freshwater lake in India?
A: Wular Lake - Q: The 'Sunderbans' delta is formed by which rivers?
A: Ganga and Brahmaputra - Q: Which state is known as the "Spice Garden of India"?
A: Kerala - Q: Which city is located on the banks of the Yamuna River?
A: Delhi - Q: The 'Dudhsagar Falls' is situated in which state?
A: Goa - Q: Which is the southernmost point of mainland India?
A: Kanyakumari - Q: Which canal connects the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal?
A: The Buckingham Canal (Note: It's a saltwater river network, not a true inter-ocean canal) - Q: Which mountain range runs along the western coast of India?
A: The Western Ghats (Sahyadri Range) - Q: 'Silent Valley National Park' is located in which state?
A: Kerala - Q: Which is the largest river island in India?
A: Majuli (in Assam) - Q: The 'Palk Strait' separates India from which country?
A: Sri Lanka - Q: Which soil type is most suitable for cotton cultivation?
A: Black Soil (Regur Soil) - Q: Which state has the longest coastline in India?
A: Gujarat - Q: The 'Gir Forest', home to the Asiatic Lion, is in which state?
A: Gujarat
Indian Polity (15 Questions)
- Q: Who is known as the father of the Indian Constitution?
A: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar - Q: In which year did the Indian Constitution come into force?
A: 1950 - Q: How many fundamental rights are there in the Indian Constitution?
A: 6 - Q: What is the minimum age for becoming the President of India?
A: 35 years - Q: Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
A: Jawaharlal Nehru - Q: Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the President's power to proclaim emergency?
A: Article 352 - Q: The 'Union List' contains how many subjects?
A: 97 Subjects (as of now) - Q: Who is the head of the Union Executive in India?
A: The President - Q: What is the term of a member of the Rajya Sabha?
A: 6 years - Q: Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?
A: The President of India - Q: The 'Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)' is mentioned under which article?
A: Article 148 - Q: How many schedules are there in the Indian Constitution?
A: 12 Schedules - Q: Which part of the Indian Constitution is known as the 'Magna Carta of India'?
A: Part III (Fundamental Rights) - Q: The 'Right to Education' (RTE) Act came into effect in which year?
A: 2010 - Q: Who acts as the Chancellor of Universities in a state?
A: The Governor of the state
Indian Economy (15 Questions)
- Q: Who is known as the “Father of Indian Economic Planning”?
A: M. Visvesvaraya - Q: When was the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) established?
A: 1935 - Q: What does GDP stand for?
A: Gross Domestic Product - Q: What is the currency of Japan?
A: Yen - Q: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was implemented in India in which year?
A: 2017 - Q: Which is the first bank in India?
A: Bank of Hindustan (1770) - Q: What does NPA stand for in banking terminology?
A: Non-Performing Asset - Q: Which Five-Year Plan was based on the 'Gadgil-Mahalanobis Model'?
A: The Second Five-Year Plan - Q: 'NITI Aayog' replaced which institution?
A: The Planning Commission - Q: What is the full form of 'SEBI'?
A: Securities and Exchange Board of India - Q: Which sector is the largest contributor to India's GDP?
A: Services Sector - Q: The 'Green Revolution' in India was primarily associated with which crop?
A: Wheat - Q: What is the current Repo Rate (as of a hypothetical 2025 context)?
A: (Candidates should check the latest RBI update. A placeholder could be "6.50%") - Q: 'Make in India' initiative was launched in which year?
A: 2014 - Q: Which city is known as the financial capital of India?
A: Mumbai
Science & Technology (15 Questions)
- Q: What is the chemical formula of water?
A: H₂O - Q: Who invented the telephone?
A: Alexander Graham Bell - Q: Which planet is known as the “Red Planet”?
A: Mars - Q: What is the SI unit of electric current?
A: Ampere (A) - Q: Which gas is most abundant in the Earth's atmosphere?
A: Nitrogen (N₂) - Q: COVID-19 is caused by which type of virus?
A: Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) - Q: What is the study of fossils called?
A: Palaeontology - Q: Which Indian mission was the country's first to Mars?
A: Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission) - Q: What does 'CPU' stand for in a computer?
A: Central Processing Unit - Q: Which vitamin is produced by the human body when exposed to sunlight?
A: Vitamin D - Q: What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
A: Diamond - Q: The human body's largest organ is?
A: Skin - Q: Which Indian physicist is known as the 'Missile Man of India'?
A: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam - Q: What is the name of India's first indigenous aircraft carrier?
A: INS Vikrant - Q: 'Chandrayaan-3' successfully landed on the Moon in which year?
A: 2023
Sports (10 Questions)
- Q: Who is known as the “God of Cricket”?
A: Sachin Tendulkar - Q: Which sport is associated with the term “LBW”?
A: Cricket - Q: The Olympic Games 2028 will be held in which city?
A: Los Angeles, USA - Q: What is the national sport of India?
A: Hockey (Field Hockey) - Q: Who is the first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal?
A: Abhinav Bindra (Shooting, 2008) - Q: The 'Thomas Cup' is associated with which sport?
A: Badminton - Q: In which year did India win its first Cricket World Cup?
A: 1983 - Q: Who is the captain of the Indian men's Test cricket team (as of 2025)?
A: (Check latest update, e.g., Rohit Sharma) - Q: The 'FIFA World Cup 2026' will be hosted by which countries?
A: USA, Canada, and Mexico - Q: Which Indian athlete is known as the 'Flying Sikh'?
A: Milkha Singh
Current Affairs 2025–2026 (10 Questions)
- Q: Who is the President of India (2025)?
A: Droupadi Murmu - Q: Who is the Prime Minister of India (2025)?
A: Narendra Modi - Q: Who is the Chief Justice of India (as of 2025)?
A: (Check latest update, e.g., D.Y. Chandrachud) - Q: Which Indian state recently celebrated its statehood day for the 50th time? (Example)
A: Sikkim (Became a state in 1975) - Q: What is the name of India's first solar mission?
A: Aditya-L1 - Q: Which country holds the G20 Presidency in 2024?
A: Brazil - Q: The 'Khelo India University Games 2024' were hosted by which state?
A: (Check latest update, e.g., Assam) - Q: Who was appointed as the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS) in 2024?
A: (Check latest update) - Q: Which Indian city hosted the 'International Museum Expo 2023'?
A: New Delhi - Q: The 'Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)' completed how many years in 2024?
A: 10 years
Art, Culture & Miscellaneous (15 Questions)
- Q: Bharatanatyam dance originated from which state?
A: Tamil Nadu - Q: Where is the famous Sun Temple located?
A: Konark, Odisha - Q: Which festival is known as the 'Festival of Lights'?
A: Diwali - Q: The 'Kumbh Mela' is held at how many locations?
A: Four (Haridwar, Prayagraj, Nashik, Ujjain) - Q: Who wrote the Indian epic 'Ramayana'?
A: Valmiki - Q: What is the national animal of India?
A: Bengal Tiger - Q: What is the national bird of India?
A: Indian Peacock - Q: Which language has the highest number of speakers in India?
A: Hindi - Q: The 'Rath Yatra' festival is associated with which deity?
A: Lord Jagannath - Q: The classical dance form 'Kathak' originated from which region?
A: Northern India (Uttar Pradesh) - Q: The 'Jana Gana Mana' was first sung in which year?
A: 1911 - Q: Which Indian monument is one of the 'New Seven Wonders of the World'?
A: The Taj Mahal - Q: 'Bihu' is a folk dance of which state?
A: Assam - Q: The 'Hornbill Festival' is celebrated in which state?
A: Nagaland - Q: Which Indian city is known as the 'Pink City'?
A: Jaipur
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