Static GK Questions (MCQs) | General Knowledge
Practice these 100 Static GK Questions with answers and explanations covering important facts about India and the world. The questions include history, geography, culture, national symbols, books and authors, awards, important places, organizations, sports, science and other useful general knowledge topics. These questions are helpful for general awareness, competitive exams and quick GK revision.
Q1. What is the national animal of India?
A. Lion
B. Bengal Tiger
C. Elephant
D. Leopard
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The Bengal Tiger is the national animal of India.
Q2. Which is the largest state in India by area?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. Rajasthan
D. Uttar Pradesh
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Rajasthan is the largest Indian state by geographical area.
Q3. Who wrote the Indian national anthem “Jana Gana Mana”?
A. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
B. Rabindranath Tagore
C. Sarojini Naidu
D. Subramania Bharati
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Rabindranath Tagore wrote “Jana Gana Mana”, which was adopted as India’s national anthem.
Q4. Which is the longest river in India?
A. Yamuna
B. Godavari
C. Ganga
D. Narmada
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The Ganga is the longest river in India and is one of the country’s most important rivers.
Q5. Which city is known as the Pink City of India?
A. Udaipur
B. Jaipur
C. Jodhpur
D. Bikaner
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Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, is popularly known as the Pink City.
Q6. Who was the first Indian to win a Nobel Prize?
A. C. V. Raman
B. Rabindranath Tagore
C. Amartya Sen
D. Mother Teresa
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Rabindranath Tagore won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913.
Q7. Which is the highest civilian award of India?
A. Padma Shri
B. Padma Bhushan
C. Bharat Ratna
D. Padma Vibhushan
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Bharat Ratna is India’s highest civilian award.
Q8. Which monument is located in Agra?
A. Gateway of India
B. Taj Mahal
C. Charminar
D. Victoria Memorial
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The Taj Mahal is located on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
Q9. Which is the smallest state in India by area?
A. Sikkim
B. Tripura
C. Goa
D. Manipur
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Goa is the smallest Indian state by geographical area.
Q10. Which Indian city is known as the City of Lakes?
A. Jaipur
B. Udaipur
C. Surat
D. Pune
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Udaipur in Rajasthan is popularly known as the City of Lakes.
Q11. Who is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution?
A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. B. R. Ambedkar
D. Sardar Patel
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Dr. B. R. Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly and played a central role in drafting the Constitution.
Q12. Which is the national flower of India?
A. Rose
B. Lotus
C. Jasmine
D. Sunflower
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The lotus is the national flower of India.
Q13. Which Indian state is famous for the Hornbill Festival?
A. Assam
B. Nagaland
C. Meghalaya
D. Mizoram
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The Hornbill Festival is a major cultural festival held annually in Nagaland.
Q14. Which is the national bird of India?
A. Peacock
B. Sparrow
C. Eagle
D. Swan
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The Indian peacock is the national bird of India.
Q15. Which river is known as the “Sorrow of Bihar”?
A. Ganga
B. Kosi
C. Yamuna
D. Son
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The Kosi River has historically caused severe flooding in Bihar and is therefore known as the “Sorrow of Bihar.”
Q16. Where is the headquarters of the United Nations located?
A. Geneva
B. Paris
C. New York
D. London
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The headquarters of the United Nations is located in New York City, USA.
Q17. Which country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun?
A. China
B. Japan
C. South Korea
D. Thailand
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Japan is popularly known as the Land of the Rising Sun.
Q18. Which is the largest ocean in the world?
A. Atlantic Ocean
B. Indian Ocean
C. Pacific Ocean
D. Arctic Ocean
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The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth.
Q19. Which is the highest mountain peak in the world?
A. K2
B. Mount Everest
C. Kanchenjunga
D. Lhotse
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Mount Everest is the highest mountain above sea level, at approximately 8,849 metres.
Q20. Which continent is known as the Dark Continent?
A. Asia
B. Africa
C. Europe
D. South America
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Africa has historically been referred to as the “Dark Continent”, a term associated with its limited European exploration in earlier periods.
Q21. Which Indian state is known as the Land of Five Rivers?
A. Haryana
B. Punjab
C. Rajasthan
D. Himachal Pradesh
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Punjab derives its name from Persian words meaning “five waters” and has historically been associated with five major rivers.
Q22. Which is the longest dam in India?
A. Bhakra Dam
B. Hirakud Dam
C. Tehri Dam
D. Sardar Sarovar Dam
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Hirakud Dam in Odisha is widely recognized as one of the world’s longest major earthen dams and is commonly cited as India’s longest dam.
Q23. Which Indian city is known as the Silicon Valley of India?
A. Hyderabad
B. Bengaluru
C. Chennai
D. Pune
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Bengaluru is popularly known as the Silicon Valley of India because of its major technology and IT industry.
Q24. Which state is famous for the classical dance form Kathakali?
A. Kerala
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Odisha
D. Assam
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Kathakali is a classical dance-drama tradition associated with Kerala.
Q25. Which classical dance form originated in Odisha?
A. Kathak
B. Bharatanatyam
C. Odissi
D. Kuchipudi
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Odissi is a classical Indian dance form associated with Odisha.
Q26. Which city is famous for the Charminar?
A. Hyderabad
B. Lucknow
C. Delhi
D. Bhopal
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The Charminar is one of the most famous historical monuments of Hyderabad.
Q27. Which Indian state is famous for the Sun Temple at Konark?
A. Odisha
B. Gujarat
C. Rajasthan
D. Bihar
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The famous Sun Temple at Konark is located in Odisha.
Q28. Which city is known as the City of Joy?
A. Mumbai
B. Kolkata
C. Chennai
D. Kochi
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Kolkata is popularly known as the City of Joy.
Q29. Which Indian city is known as the Financial Capital of India?
A. Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Bengaluru
D. Ahmedabad
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Mumbai is widely regarded as India’s financial capital and is a major centre of finance and commerce.
Q30. Which Indian state is famous for the backwaters of Alappuzha?
A. Goa
B. Kerala
C. Karnataka
D. Tamil Nadu
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Alappuzha, also known as Alleppey, is famous for its scenic backwaters.
Q31. Who wrote the book “Discovery of India”?
A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Sardar Patel
D. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
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Jawaharlal Nehru wrote “The Discovery of India” during his imprisonment in the 1940s.
Q32. Who wrote “The Guide”?
A. R. K. Narayan
B. Mulk Raj Anand
C. Khushwant Singh
D. Ruskin Bond
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“The Guide” is a famous novel written by Indian author R. K. Narayan.
Q33. Who wrote “Godan”?
A. Premchand
B. Harivansh Rai Bachchan
C. Mahadevi Verma
D. Ramdhari Singh Dinkar
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“Godan” is one of the best-known Hindi novels written by Munshi Premchand.
Q34. Who wrote “Anandamath”?
A. Rabindranath Tagore
B. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
C. Premchand
D. Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay
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“Anandamath” was written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.
Q35. Which song was taken from Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s “Anandamath”?
A. Jana Gana Mana
B. Vande Mataram
C. Sare Jahan Se Achha
D. Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon
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“Vande Mataram” was composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and appeared in his novel “Anandamath”.
Q36. Which is the national song of India?
A. Jana Gana Mana
B. Vande Mataram
C. Sare Jahan Se Achha
D. Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon
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“Vande Mataram” is India’s national song, while “Jana Gana Mana” is the national anthem.
Q37. Which is the national aquatic animal of India?
A. Blue Whale
B. Ganges River Dolphin
C. Crocodile
D. Olive Ridley Turtle
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The Ganges River Dolphin is the national aquatic animal of India.
Q38. What is the national tree of India?
A. Neem
B. Banyan
C. Peepal
D. Mango
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The banyan tree is the national tree of India.
Q39. What is the national fruit of India?
A. Apple
B. Mango
C. Banana
D. Guava
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Mango is recognized as the national fruit of India.
Q40. Which is the national calendar of India?
A. Vikram Samvat
B. Saka Calendar
C. Gregorian Calendar
D. Hijri Calendar
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The Saka calendar is India’s national calendar and is used along with the Gregorian calendar for official purposes.
Q41. Which city is home to the Golden Temple?
A. Amritsar
B. Ludhiana
C. Patiala
D. Chandigarh
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The Golden Temple, also known as Harmandir Sahib, is located in Amritsar, Punjab.
Q42. Which Indian state is famous for the Kaziranga National Park?
A. Assam
B. West Bengal
C. Odisha
D. Arunachal Pradesh
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Kaziranga National Park is located in Assam and is famous for its population of one-horned rhinoceroses.
Q43. The Gir National Park is famous for:
A. Tigers
B. Asiatic lions
C. Elephants
D. Rhinoceroses
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Gir National Park in Gujarat is the main natural habitat of the Asiatic lion.
Q44. Which national park is famous for the one-horned rhinoceros?
A. Kaziranga
B. Kanha
C. Ranthambore
D. Bandipur
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Kaziranga National Park in Assam is internationally known for its one-horned rhinoceroses.
Q45. Which national park is located in Madhya Pradesh?
A. Kanha
B. Periyar
C. Kaziranga
D. Gir
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Kanha National Park is located in Madhya Pradesh and is known for its rich wildlife.
Q46. Which national park is famous for tigers and is located in Rajasthan?
A. Ranthambore
B. Periyar
C. Gir
D. Simlipal
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Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan is one of India’s well-known tiger habitats.
Q47. Which Indian state has the largest coastline?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Gujarat
C. Maharashtra
D. Andhra Pradesh
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Gujarat has the longest coastline among India’s states.
Q48. Which is the southernmost point of mainland India?
A. Indira Point
B. Kanyakumari
C. Rameswaram
D. Kochi
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Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu is the southernmost point of mainland India.
Q49. Which Indian state is known as the “Spice Garden of India”?
A. Kerala
B. Punjab
C. Haryana
D. Bihar
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Kerala is popularly associated with the cultivation and trade of a wide variety of spices.
Q50. Which state is famous for the Valley of Flowers National Park?
A. Uttarakhand
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Sikkim
D. Arunachal Pradesh
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The Valley of Flowers National Park is located in Uttarakhand and is famous for its alpine flowers and landscapes.
Q51. Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States?
A. Britain
B. France
C. Germany
D. Italy
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France gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States in the 19th century.
Q52. Which is the largest desert in the world?
A. Sahara Desert
B. Gobi Desert
C. Antarctic Desert
D. Arabian Desert
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Antarctica is classified as the world’s largest desert because of its extremely low precipitation. The Sahara is the largest hot desert.
Q53. Which is the largest hot desert in the world?
A. Gobi
B. Sahara
C. Kalahari
D. Thar
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The Sahara is the world’s largest hot desert and covers much of North Africa.
Q54. Which desert is located mainly in India and Pakistan?
A. Sahara
B. Thar
C. Gobi
D. Kalahari
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The Thar Desert extends across northwestern India and southeastern Pakistan.
Q55. Which is the largest island in the world?
A. Madagascar
B. Greenland
C. Borneo
D. New Guinea
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Greenland is the world’s largest island that is not classified as a continent.
Q56. Which is the largest country in the world by area?
A. Canada
B. China
C. Russia
D. United States
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Russia is the world’s largest country by total geographical area.
Q57. Which country has the largest population in the world?
A. India
B. China
C. United States
D. Indonesia
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India became the world’s most populous country according to widely used United Nations population estimates.
Q58. Which is the smallest continent by land area?
A. Europe
B. Australia
C. Antarctica
D. South America
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Australia is the smallest continent by land area.
Q59. Which river is the longest in the world according to the traditional commonly cited answer?
A. Amazon
B. Nile
C. Yangtze
D. Mississippi
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The Nile has traditionally been listed as the world’s longest river, although measurements comparing the Nile and Amazon remain debated.
Q60. Which is the deepest ocean trench in the world?
A. Java Trench
B. Mariana Trench
C. Tonga Trench
D. Peru-Chile Trench
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The Mariana Trench in the western Pacific contains the deepest known point in Earth’s oceans, Challenger Deep.
Q61. Which sport is associated with the term “love”?
A. Cricket
B. Tennis
C. Hockey
D. Football
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“Love” is traditionally used to represent a score of zero in tennis.
Q62. Which country hosted the first modern Olympic Games?
A. France
B. Greece
C. Britain
D. Italy
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The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896.
Q63. Which sport is known as the “gentleman’s game”?
A. Cricket
B. Hockey
C. Tennis
D. Golf
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Cricket has traditionally been referred to as the “gentleman’s game.”
Q64. How many players are there in a cricket team on the field?
A. 9
B. 10
C. 11
D. 12
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A cricket team has 11 players on the field when it is playing.
Q65. Which country is traditionally credited with inventing cricket?
A. India
B. England
C. Australia
D. South Africa
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Modern cricket developed in England before spreading to many other countries.
Q66. Which trophy is associated with men’s international cricket?
A. Davis Cup
B. ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy
C. Thomas Cup
D. Ryder Cup
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The ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy is awarded to the winner of the men’s Cricket World Cup.
Q67. Which trophy is associated with badminton?
A. Thomas Cup
B. Davis Cup
C. Ranji Trophy
D. Durand Cup
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The Thomas Cup is an international men’s team badminton championship.
Q68. Which trophy is associated with women’s team badminton?
A. Thomas Cup
B. Uber Cup
C. Davis Cup
D. BWF World Cup
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The Uber Cup is the international women’s team badminton championship.
Q69. Which sport is associated with the Davis Cup?
A. Tennis
B. Cricket
C. Hockey
D. Football
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The Davis Cup is an international men’s team tennis competition.
Q70. Which sport is associated with the Durand Cup?
A. Hockey
B. Football
C. Cricket
D. Tennis
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The Durand Cup is one of India’s oldest football tournaments.
Q71. Which Indian award is given for exceptional achievement in sports?
A. Arjuna Award
B. Sahitya Akademi Award
C. Dadasaheb Phalke Award
D. Jnanpith Award
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The Arjuna Award recognizes outstanding achievements by sportspersons in India.
Q72. Which award is India’s highest sporting honour?
A. Arjuna Award
B. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
C. Dronacharya Award
D. Dhyan Chand Award
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The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is India’s highest sporting honour.
Q73. Which award is given for excellence in Indian cinema?
A. Dadasaheb Phalke Award
B. Arjuna Award
C. Jnanpith Award
D. Sahitya Akademi Award
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The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India’s highest official honour in the field of cinema.
Q74. Which is India’s highest literary award?
A. Sahitya Akademi Award
B. Jnanpith Award
C. Bharat Ratna
D. Padma Shri
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The Jnanpith Award is one of India’s most prestigious literary honours and is widely regarded as the country’s highest literary award.
Q75. Which award is associated with literature in India?
A. Sahitya Akademi Award
B. Arjuna Award
C. Dronacharya Award
D. Dhyan Chand Award
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The Sahitya Akademi Award recognizes outstanding literary works in various Indian languages.
Q76. Who was the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal?
A. P. T. Usha
B. Karnam Malleswari
C. Mary Kom
D. Saina Nehwal
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Karnam Malleswari won a bronze medal in weightlifting at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Q77. Which Indian chess player became the first Indian Grandmaster?
A. Viswanathan Anand
B. Pentala Harikrishna
C. Dibyendu Barua
D. Pravin Thipsay
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Viswanathan Anand became India’s first chess Grandmaster in 1988.
Q78. Which organization is responsible for international civil aviation standards?
A. WHO
B. ICAO
C. UNESCO
D. FAO
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The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) develops international standards and recommended practices for civil aviation.
Q79. Where is the headquarters of the World Health Organization located?
A. New York
B. Geneva
C. Paris
D. Rome
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The headquarters of the World Health Organization is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
Q80. Where is the headquarters of UNESCO located?
A. Paris
B. Geneva
C. London
D. Vienna
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UNESCO has its headquarters in Paris, France.
Q81. Where is the headquarters of the International Monetary Fund located?
A. Washington, D.C.
B. Geneva
C. New York
D. London
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The headquarters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is located in Washington, D.C., USA.
Q82. Where is the headquarters of the World Bank located?
A. Paris
B. Washington, D.C.
C. Geneva
D. Rome
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The World Bank Group has its headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Q83. Where is the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization located?
A. Rome
B. Paris
C. Geneva
D. Madrid
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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has its headquarters in Rome, Italy.
Q84. Which organization is headquartered in Vienna and works on nuclear energy?
A. IAEA
B. WHO
C. UNESCO
D. WTO
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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.
Q85. Where is the headquarters of the World Trade Organization located?
A. Geneva
B. New York
C. Brussels
D. Rome
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The headquarters of the World Trade Organization is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
Q86. Which Indian city is known as the City of Nawabs?
A. Lucknow
B. Jaipur
C. Patna
D. Bhopal
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Lucknow is popularly known as the City of Nawabs because of its historical association with the Nawabs of Awadh.
Q87. Which Indian city is known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea?
A. Mumbai
B. Kochi
C. Surat
D. Goa
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Kochi in Kerala is popularly known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea.
Q88. Which Indian city is popularly known as the Manchester of India?
A. Ahmedabad
B. Surat
C. Kanpur
D. Mumbai
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Ahmedabad has historically been known as the Manchester of India because of its important textile industry.
Q89. Which city is known as the Steel City of India?
A. Jamshedpur
B. Bhilai
C. Rourkela
D. Bokaro
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Jamshedpur in Jharkhand is popularly known as the Steel City of India because of its major steel industry.
Q90. Which city is known as the Scotland of India?
A. Shillong
B. Coorg
C. Darjeeling
D. Ooty
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Coorg, or Kodagu, in Karnataka is popularly known as the Scotland of India because of its scenic hills and climate.
Q91. Which monument is known as the symbol of love?
A. Qutub Minar
B. Taj Mahal
C. Red Fort
D. Gateway of India
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The Taj Mahal is widely regarded as a symbol of love and was commissioned by Shah Jahan in memory of Mumtaz Mahal.
Q92. Which Indian monument is located in Delhi and was built by Qutb-ud-din Aibak?
A. India Gate
B. Qutub Minar
C. Red Fort
D. Humayun’s Tomb
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Qutb-ud-din Aibak began construction of the Qutub Minar, which was later completed and expanded by his successors.
Q93. Which Mughal emperor built the Red Fort in Delhi?
A. Akbar
B. Shah Jahan
C. Humayun
D. Aurangzeb
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Mughal emperor Shah Jahan commissioned the Red Fort in Delhi in the 17th century.
Q94. Which ancient university was located in present-day Bihar?
A. Nalanda
B. Takshashila
C. Vallabhi
D. Vikramashila only
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Nalanda was a major ancient centre of learning located in present-day Bihar.
Q95. Which ancient city is associated with the Indus Valley Civilization?
A. Harappa
B. Pataliputra
C. Kannauj
D. Madurai
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Harappa was one of the major archaeological sites of the Indus Valley Civilization.
Q96. Which ancient site is famous for the Great Bath?
A. Lothal
B. Mohenjo-daro
C. Kalibangan
D. Dholavira
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The Great Bath is one of the most famous structures discovered at Mohenjo-daro.
Q97. Which Indian state is famous for the Ajanta Caves?
A. Maharashtra
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Karnataka
D. Odisha
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The Ajanta Caves are located in Maharashtra and are famous for their ancient Buddhist paintings and sculptures.
Q98. Which state is home to the Khajuraho Group of Monuments?
A. Rajasthan
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Gujarat
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The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is located in Madhya Pradesh and is famous for its temple architecture and sculptures.
Q99. Which Indian state is famous for the living root bridges?
A. Assam
B. Meghalaya
C. Nagaland
D. Sikkim
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The living root bridges of Meghalaya are traditionally created by guiding the roots of rubber fig trees across streams.
Q100. Which city is known as the “City of Temples” in India?
A. Bhubaneswar
B. Mumbai
C. Jaipur
D. Chandigarh
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Bhubaneswar in Odisha is popularly known as the City of Temples because of its many historic temples.
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