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March 17, 2026
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1. Which Rock Edict of Ashoka explicitly describes the Kalinga War?
A
10th Rock Edict
B
11th Rock Edict
C
12th Rock Edict
D
13th Rock Edict
Explanation: The 13th Major Rock Edict of Ashoka vividly describes the horrors and casualties of the Kalinga War, leading to his transformation.
2. Who was the first Chief Minister of independent Odisha?
A
Biju Patnaik
B
Harekrushna Mahatab
C
Nabakrushna Choudhury
D
Krushna Chandra Gajapati
Explanation: Harekrushna Mahatab served as the first Chief Minister of Odisha after India gained independence in 1947.
3. Which temple is known as the 'Black Pagoda'?
A
Konark Sun Temple
B
Jagannath Temple
C
Lingaraj Temple
D
Mukteswar Temple
Explanation: Konark Sun Temple is historically known as the 'Black Pagoda' because its dark color was used as a navigational landmark by European sailors.
4. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the 'Abolition of Untouchability'?
A
Article 15
B
Article 16
C
Article 17
D
Article 18
Explanation: Article 17 of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form.
5. Who was the founder of the Maurya Empire?
A
Chandragupta Maurya
B
Ashoka
C
Bindusara
D
Bimbisara
Explanation: Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya Empire in 322 BCE with the help of his mentor, Chanakya.
6. Which is the longest river in India?
A
Brahmaputra
B
Ganga
C
Godavari
D
Yamuna
Explanation: The Ganga is the longest river in India, with a total length of about 2,525 km flowing entirely within the Indian subcontinent.
7. What is known as the 'Powerhouse of the Cell'?
A
Nucleus
B
Ribosome
C
Golgi Body
D
Mitochondria
Explanation: Mitochondria are known as the powerhouses of the cell because they generate most of the cell's supply of ATP, used as a source of chemical energy.
8. In which year was the Battle of Plassey fought?
A
1756
B
1757
C
1764
D
1857
Explanation: The Battle of Plassey was a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies on 23 June 1757.
9. Which planet in our solar system is known as the 'Red Planet'?
A
Venus
B
Jupiter
C
Mars
D
Saturn
Explanation: Mars is often called the 'Red Planet' due to the iron oxide prevalent on its surface, which gives it a reddish appearance.
10. Where is the headquarters of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) located?
A
Mumbai
B
New Delhi
C
Kolkata
D
Chennai
Explanation: The headquarters of the RBI is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was initially established in Kolkata but moved to Mumbai in 1937.
11. Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?
A
Prime Minister
B
Parliament
C
President of India
D
Law Minister
Explanation: The Chief Justice of India and the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President under clause (2) of Article 124 of the Constitution.
12. Which gas is most abundant in the Earth's atmosphere?
A
Oxygen
B
Nitrogen
C
Carbon Dioxide
D
Argon
Explanation: Nitrogen is the most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere, making up about 78% of it.
13. In which year was the Goods and Services Tax (GST) implemented in India?
A
2014
B
2015
C
2016
D
2017
Explanation: GST was launched at midnight on 1 July 2017 by the President of India, and the Government of India.
14. Which Indian state has the longest coastline?
A
Gujarat
B
Andhra Pradesh
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Maharashtra
Explanation: Gujarat has the longest mainland coastline in India, stretching over 1,600 km.
15. Deficiency of Vitamin C causes which disease?
A
Night Blindness
B
Rickets
C
Scurvy
D
Beri-Beri
Explanation: Scurvy is caused by a deficiency of Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in the diet. It leads to weakness, anemia, and gum disease.
16. The Quit India Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in which year?
A
1930
B
1942
C
1945
D
1947
Explanation: The Quit India Movement was launched at the Bombay session of the All-India Congress Committee by Mahatma Gandhi on 8 August 1942.
17. Who is known as the 'Missile Man of India'?
A
Homi J. Bhabha
B
Vikram Sarabhai
C
Satish Dhawan
D
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Explanation: Former President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is famously known as the Missile Man of India for his work on the development of ballistic missile and launch vehicle technology.
18. Who was the first woman President of the Indian National Congress?
A
Annie Besant
B
Sarojini Naidu
C
Indira Gandhi
D
Sonia Gandhi
Explanation: Annie Besant was the first woman President of the Indian National Congress, presiding over the Calcutta session in 1917.
19. The highest mountain peak situated in India is?
A
Mount Everest
B
Kanchenjunga
C
Nanda Devi
D
Kamet
Explanation: Kanchenjunga is the highest mountain peak in India and the third highest in the world, located in the state of Sikkim.
20. World Environment Day is celebrated every year on?
A
March 22
B
April 22
C
June 5
D
December 1
Explanation: World Environment Day is celebrated annually on 5 June to encourage awareness and environmental protection.
21. Who composed the National Anthem of India?
A
Rabindranath Tagore
B
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
C
Swami Vivekananda
D
Subhas Chandra Bose
Explanation: "Jana Gana Mana" is the national anthem of India, originally composed in Bengali by polymath Rabindranath Tagore.
22. What is the chemical formula for ordinary table salt?
A
H2O
B
CO2
C
HCl
D
NaCl
Explanation: The chemical formula for table salt is NaCl, which stands for Sodium Chloride.
23. Which is the deepest ocean in the world?
A
Atlantic Ocean
B
Pacific Ocean
C
Indian Ocean
D
Arctic Ocean
Explanation: The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest of Earth's oceanic divisions. It contains the Mariana Trench, the deepest part of the world's oceans.