50 Indian GK Quiz Questions and Answers
This page lists 50 real questions from the Quizlino Indian GK Quiz category, each with four options, the correct answer and, where available, a short explanation. They are arranged from easy to hard, so you can start at the level that suits you. The full category contains 200 questions spread across its levels, so what you see here is a sample to study from, not the whole quiz.
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Indian GK: Easy Questions
Warm-up questions that most players can answer.
Q1. What is the capital of India?
Answer: B. New Delhi
Explanation: New Delhi is the capital of India.
Q2. What is the national animal of India?
Answer: C. Tiger
Explanation: The Bengal Tiger is India's national animal.
Q3. What is the national bird of India?
Answer: A. Peacock
Explanation: The Indian Peacock is the national bird of India.
Q4. Which is the longest river in India?
Answer: D. Ganga
Explanation: The Ganga (Ganges) is India's longest river.
Q5. Which is the largest state of India by area?
Answer: B. Rajasthan
Explanation: Rajasthan is India's largest state by land area.
Q6. What is the national flower of India?
Answer: C. Lotus
Explanation: The Lotus is India's national flower.
Q7. How many states does India currently have?
Answer: A. 28
Explanation: India has 28 states and 8 union territories.
Q8. Which ocean lies to the south of India?
Answer: C. Indian Ocean
Explanation: The Indian Ocean borders India to the south.
Q9. What color is at the top of the Indian national flag?
Answer: C. Saffron
Explanation: The Indian flag has saffron on top, white in the middle, and green at the bottom.
Q10. Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar' due to frequent flooding?
Answer: A. Kosi
Explanation: The Kosi river frequently changes course and floods Bihar, earning this nickname.
Indian GK: Medium Questions
A step up in difficulty, for players who know the basics.
Q11. Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
Answer: B. Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru served as India's first Prime Minister from 1947.
Q12. In which year did India gain independence?
Answer: C. 1947
Explanation: India gained independence from British rule on 15 August 1947.
Q13. Which Indian city is known as the 'Pink City'?
Answer: C. Jaipur
Explanation: Jaipur is called the Pink City due to the colour of its old buildings.
Q14. What is the official currency of India?
Answer: A. Indian Rupee
Explanation: The Indian Rupee (INR) is the official currency of India.
Q15. Which Indian state has the highest literacy rate?
Answer: A. Kerala
Explanation: Kerala consistently records India's highest literacy rate.
Q16. Who wrote India's national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana'?
Answer: B. Rabindranath Tagore
Explanation: Rabindranath Tagore composed 'Jana Gana Mana', India's national anthem.
Q17. Which is the smallest state of India by area?
Answer: C. Goa
Explanation: Goa is India's smallest state by land area.
Q18. Which Indian monument is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World?
Answer: B. Taj Mahal
Explanation: The Taj Mahal in Agra is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Q19. What is the name of India's national space agency?
Answer: A. ISRO
Explanation: ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) is India's national space agency.
Q20. Which Indian festival is known as the 'Festival of Lights'?
Answer: B. Diwali
Explanation: Diwali, the Festival of Lights, celebrates the victory of light over darkness.
Indian GK: Hard Questions
Challenging questions for confident players.
Q21. Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?
Answer: C. Indira Gandhi
Explanation: Indira Gandhi became India's first woman Prime Minister in 1966.
Q22. Which article of the Indian Constitution abolished untouchability?
Answer: C. Article 17
Explanation: Article 17 of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability in any form.
Q23. Which Indian city served as the capital of British India before Delhi?
Answer: B. Kolkata
Explanation: Kolkata (Calcutta) was the capital of British India until 1911.
Q24. How many spokes are there in the Ashoka Chakra on the Indian flag?
Answer: C. 24
Explanation: The Ashoka Chakra on the Indian flag has 24 spokes.
Q25. Who is known as the Father of the Green Revolution in India?
Answer: B. M. S. Swaminathan
Explanation: M. S. Swaminathan is regarded as the Father of India's Green Revolution.
Q26. Who was the first President of India?
Answer: A. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Explanation: Dr. Rajendra Prasad served as India's first President from 1950 to 1962.
Q27. Who is known as the 'Iron Man of India'?
Answer: C. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Explanation: Sardar Patel unified over 500 princely states into India.
Q28. What is the national aquatic animal of India?
Answer: B. Ganges river dolphin
Explanation: The Ganges river dolphin was declared India's national aquatic animal in 2009.
Q29. Who wrote India's national song 'Vande Mataram'?
Answer: D. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
Explanation: 'Vande Mataram' is from Bankim Chandra's novel 'Anandamath'.
Q30. On which date did the Constitution of India come into force?
Answer: D. 26 January 1950
Explanation: The Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950, celebrated as Republic Day.
Q31. Which Indian state is known as the 'Land of Five Rivers'?
Answer: B. Punjab
Explanation: 'Punjab' means land of five waters: Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas and Sutlej.
Q32. Which Indian state is called 'God's Own Country'?
Answer: A. Kerala
Explanation: Kerala Tourism made 'God's Own Country' its famous slogan.
Q33. Which is the largest freshwater lake in India?
Answer: C. Wular Lake
Explanation: Wular Lake in Jammu and Kashmir is India's largest freshwater lake.
Q34. Which is the longest dam in India?
Answer: B. Hirakud Dam
Explanation: Hirakud Dam on the Mahanadi in Odisha is India's longest dam.
Q35. Which Indian city is called the 'Silicon Valley of India'?
Answer: D. Bengaluru
Explanation: Bengaluru is India's leading IT and startup hub.
Indian GK: Expert Questions
The toughest questions in the category, for true fans of the subject.
Q36. What was the name of India's first satellite?
Answer: A. Aryabhata
Explanation: Aryabhata was launched in 1975 with Soviet help.
Q37. Who was the first Indian to travel into space?
Answer: A. Rakesh Sharma
Explanation: Rakesh Sharma flew aboard Soyuz T-11 in 1984.
Q38. Near which region of the Moon did Chandrayaan-3 land in 2023?
Answer: C. The south pole region
Explanation: India became the first country to land near the Moon's south pole.
Q39. In which year did India conduct its first nuclear test, 'Smiling Buddha'?
Answer: B. 1974
Explanation: India's first nuclear test was held at Pokhran in May 1974.
Q40. Who is known as the Father of India's nuclear programme?
Answer: D. Homi J. Bhabha
Explanation: Homi Bhabha founded India's atomic energy programme.
Q41. Who is known as the 'Missile Man of India'?
Answer: D. Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Explanation: Dr. Kalam led India's missile development before becoming President.
Q42. What is the popular name of India's first mission to Mars?
Answer: B. Mangalyaan
Explanation: The Mars Orbiter Mission, Mangalyaan, reached Mars orbit in 2014 on its first attempt.
Q43. Where are the headquarters of ISRO located?
Answer: A. Bengaluru
Explanation: ISRO's headquarters are in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Q44. Where is the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India's main launch site, located?
Answer: C. Sriharikota
Explanation: Most ISRO rockets launch from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
Q45. Who was the first Indian to win a Nobel Prize?
Answer: B. Rabindranath Tagore
Explanation: Tagore won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for 'Gitanjali'.
Q46. Which Indian scientist won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930?
Answer: D. C. V. Raman
Explanation: C. V. Raman won for discovering the Raman Effect.
Q47. On which date is National Science Day celebrated in India?
Answer: C. 28 February
Explanation: It marks C. V. Raman's discovery of the Raman Effect in 1928.
Q48. Which classical dance of Kerala is known for elaborate face make-up and costumes?
Answer: A. Kathakali
Explanation: Kathakali performers wear striking green face paint and large costumes.
Q49. Kuchipudi is a classical dance form of which state?
Answer: A. Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: Kuchipudi is named after a village in Andhra Pradesh.
Q50. Bharatanatyam originated in which Indian state?
Answer: C. Tamil Nadu
Explanation: Bharatanatyam is the classical dance of Tamil Nadu.
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