Comprehensive General Knowledge & Current Affairs Study Notes
SECTION 1: WORLD GEOGRAPHY
Continents and Major Features
Seven Continents: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, Australia
Largest Continent: Asia (44.58 million sq km)
Smallest Continent: Australia (8.5 million sq km)
Largest Country by Area: Russia (17.1 million sq km)
Largest Country by Population: China (1.4 billion), followed by India (1.4 billion)
Major Mountain Ranges
Himalayas: Asia (Mount Everest - 8,848.86 m)
Andes: South America (Aconcagua - 6,961 m)
Rocky Mountains: North America
Alps: Europe (Mont Blanc - 4,809 m)
Great Dividing Range: Australia
Atlas Mountains: Africa
Major Rivers
Nile: Longest river (6,650 km), flows through 11 countries in Africa
Amazon: Largest river by volume, South America
Mississippi-Missouri: North America
Yangtze: Longest river in Asia
Ganges: Sacred river in India
Danube: Important European river flowing through 10 countries
Oceans and Seas
Pacific Ocean: Largest and deepest ocean
Atlantic Ocean: Second largest ocean
Indian Ocean: Third largest ocean
Arctic Ocean: Smallest ocean
Mediterranean Sea: Connected to Atlantic Ocean via Strait of Gibraltar
Caribbean Sea: Part of Atlantic Ocean, bordered by Central America
South China Sea: Western Pacific Ocean, area of territorial disputes
Major Deserts
Sahara: Largest hot desert (North Africa)
Antarctic Desert: Largest cold desert
Arabian Desert: Middle East
Gobi Desert: Asia (China and Mongolia)
Kalahari Desert: Southern Africa
Great Victoria Desert: Australia
Climate Zones
Tropical: Between Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn
Temperate: Between Tropics and Arctic/Antarctic Circles
Polar: Beyond Arctic and Antarctic Circles
Mediterranean Climate: Hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters
Monsoon Climate: Seasonal reversal of winds bringing heavy rainfall
SECTION 2: WORLD HISTORY
Ancient Civilizations
Mesopotamia (3500-500 BCE): Between Tigris and Euphrates rivers; cuneiform writing
Ancient Egypt (3100-30 BCE): Pyramids, hieroglyphics, pharaohs
Indus Valley (2600-1900 BCE): Planned cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-daro
Ancient China (1700 BCE-220 CE): Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han dynasties
Ancient Greece (800-146 BCE): Democracy, philosophy, Olympics
Roman Empire (27 BCE-476 CE): Republican government, vast territorial control
Middle Ages (5th-15th century)
Byzantine Empire: Eastern Roman Empire until 1453
Islamic Golden Age: Scientific and cultural advancements
Mongol Empire: Largest contiguous land empire in history
Feudal System: Social hierarchy based on land ownership
Crusades: Series of religious wars
Black Death: Bubonic plague pandemic that killed 30-60% of Europe's population
Renaissance and Age of Discovery (14th-17th century)
Renaissance: Cultural rebirth beginning in Italy
Major Figures: Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael
Protestant Reformation: Martin Luther's 95 Theses (1517)
Age of Exploration: Columbus (1492), Magellan (1519-1522), Vasco da Gama
Scientific Revolution: Copernicus, Galileo, Newton
Modern Era
Industrial Revolution (18th-19th century): Steam power, factories, urbanization
American Revolution (1775-1783): Declaration of Independence
French Revolution (1789-1799): "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity"
World War I (1914-1918): Treaty of Versailles
World War II (1939-1945): Holocaust, atomic bombings, United Nations formation
Cold War (1947-1991): US-Soviet tension, proxy wars
Decolonization: Post-WWII independence movements
Information Age: Digital revolution, internet, globalization
SECTION 3: MAJOR INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
United Nations
Founded: 1945 (successor to League of Nations)
Headquarters: New York City
Members: 193 member states
Key Bodies: General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, International Court of Justice, Secretariat
Current Secretary-General: António Guterres (Portugal)
Regional Organizations
European Union (EU): 27 member states; headquarters in Brussels
African Union (AU): 55 member states; headquarters in Addis Ababa
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): 10 member states
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC): 8 member states
Organization of American States (OAS): 35 member states
Economic Organizations
World Trade Organization (WTO): Regulates international trade
International Monetary Fund (IMF): Promotes global monetary cooperation
World Bank Group: Financial institution for development assistance
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD): 38 member countries
BRICS: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa economic alliance
Military Alliances
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO): 32 member states
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO): Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance
Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO): Military alliance of selected post-Soviet states
SECTION 4: GLOBAL ECONOMY
Economic Systems
Capitalism: Private ownership, free markets
Socialism: Social ownership, economic planning
Mixed Economy: Elements of both market and planned economies
Major Economic Indicators
GDP (Gross Domestic Product): Total value of goods and services produced
GNP (Gross National Product): GDP plus net income from abroad
Inflation: General increase in prices and fall in purchasing value of money
Unemployment Rate: Percentage of labor force without jobs
Balance of Trade: Difference between exports and imports
Exchange Rate: Value of one currency in terms of another
International Trade
Free Trade: Trade without restrictions or tariffs
Protectionism: Economic policy restricting imports
Trade Agreements: RCEP, CPTPP, African Continental Free Trade Area
Trade War: Economic conflict resulting from protectionism
Financial Institutions
Central Banks: Federal Reserve (US), European Central Bank, Bank of Japan
Stock Exchanges: NYSE, NASDAQ, Tokyo, London, Shanghai, Hong Kong
Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin, Ethereum, increasing mainstream adoption
Current Economic Trends
Digital Economy: Growth of e-commerce, digital payments
Sustainability: Green economy, circular economy concepts
Gig Economy: Temporary, flexible jobs
Economic Recovery: Post-pandemic economic rebuilding
Supply Chain Resilience: Reshoring, nearshoring trends
SECTION 5: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Space Exploration
International Space Station (ISS): Continuously inhabited since 2000
Mars Missions: NASA's Perseverance rover, China's Tianwen-1, UAE's Hope probe
Private Space Companies: SpaceX, Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic
Artemis Program: NASA's plan to return humans to the Moon by 2025
James Webb Space Telescope: Most powerful space telescope launched in 2021
Information Technology
Artificial Intelligence: Machine learning, neural networks, deep learning
Quantum Computing: IBM, Google, and others developing quantum computers
Blockchain Technology: Beyond cryptocurrency applications
5G and 6G Networks: Next-generation telecommunications
Cybersecurity: Growing importance in national security
Medical Advances
mRNA Technology: Used in COVID-19 vaccines, potential for other diseases
CRISPR Gene Editing: Revolutionary tool for genetic engineering
Telehealth: Remote healthcare delivery
Wearable Health Technology: Monitoring devices
Personalized Medicine: Treatments tailored to genetic profiles
Environmental Technology
Renewable Energy: Solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal
Electric Vehicles: Major automakers transitioning from combustion engines
Carbon Capture: Technologies to reduce atmospheric CO2
Smart Grids: Modernized electrical grids
Water Purification: Addressing global water scarcity
Recent Scientific Discoveries
Black Hole Imaging: First image captured by Event Horizon Telescope
Higgs Boson: Confirmed at CERN's Large Hadron Collider
Gravitational Waves: Detected by LIGO, confirming Einstein's prediction
Exoplanets: Thousands discovered, some potentially habitable
Human Genome: Complete sequencing and ongoing research applications
SECTION 6: ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Global Climate Change
Causes: Greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation
Effects: Rising temperatures, extreme weather events, sea level rise
Paris Agreement: International treaty on climate change (2015)
Net Zero Targets: Countries committing to carbon neutrality
Climate Tipping Points: Potential irreversible changes
Biodiversity Loss
Mass Extinction: Current extinction rate 100-1000 times higher than natural
Causes: Habitat destruction, pollution, climate change, invasive species
Biodiversity Hotspots: Regions with exceptional biodiversity under threat
Convention on Biological Diversity: International legal instrument for conservation
Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework: Plan to protect biodiversity
Pollution Issues
Air Pollution: Particulate matter, ozone, nitrogen oxides
Water Pollution: Industrial waste, agricultural runoff, plastic pollution
Plastic Crisis: Microplastics in oceans and food chains
Light and Noise Pollution: Impacts on wildlife and human health
Solid Waste Management: Landfills, recycling challenges, circular economy
Natural Resources
Water Scarcity: Affecting 40% of global population
Deforestation: 10 million hectares lost annually
Land Degradation: Soil erosion, desertification
Overfishing: 34% of fish stocks unsustainably harvested
Resource Nationalism: Countries restricting access to critical materials
Environmental Movements
Fridays for Future: Youth movement inspired by Greta Thunberg
Extinction Rebellion: Civil disobedience for climate action
Indigenous Environmental Activism: Native communities protecting lands
Corporate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG): Business sustainability metrics
Just Transition: Ensuring fairness in shift to sustainable economy
SECTION 7: GLOBAL HEALTH
Major Global Health Challenges
COVID-19 Pandemic: Ongoing global health emergency since 2020
Non-communicable Diseases: Heart disease, cancer, diabetes
Antimicrobial Resistance: Growing threat to effective treatments
Mental Health Crisis: Increasing global burden of mental disorders
Health Inequity: Disparities in healthcare access and outcomes
International Health Organizations
World Health Organization (WHO): UN specialized agency for health
UNICEF: Children's health and wellbeing
Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders): Emergency medical aid
Global Fund: Fighting AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria
GAVI Alliance: Improving access to vaccines
Pandemic Preparedness
International Health Regulations: Legal framework for health emergencies
Disease Surveillance Systems: Early warning networks
Vaccine Development: Accelerated timelines and new technologies
One Health Approach: Connecting human, animal, and environmental health
Pandemic Treaty: Ongoing negotiations for new international agreement
Healthcare Systems
Universal Health Coverage: Goal of healthcare for all
Primary Healthcare: Essential health services at community level
Digital Health: Telemedicine, health apps, electronic records
Health Workforce Crisis: Global shortage of healthcare workers
Pharmaceutical Industry: Drug development, access, pricing issues
SECTION 8: CULTURE AND SOCIETY
World Heritage Sites
UNESCO World Heritage List: Over 1,100 sites worldwide
Types: Cultural, natural, and mixed sites
Recent Additions: Include sites in danger of destruction
World Heritage in Danger: Sites threatened by various factors
Major World Religions
Christianity: 2.4 billion followers
Islam: 1.9 billion followers
Hinduism: 1.2 billion followers
Buddhism: 500 million followers
Sikhism: 30 million followers
Judaism: 15 million followers
Languages
Most Spoken Languages: Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, English, Hindi, Arabic
Language Families: Indo-European, Sino-Tibetan, Niger-Congo, Austronesian
Endangered Languages: Approximately 3,000 languages at risk of extinction
Official UN Languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish
Global Demographics
World Population: Approximately 8 billion
Population Growth: Slowing globally, declining in some regions
Aging Population: Increasing median age in developed countries
Urbanization: 56% of world population lives in cities
Migration: Approximately 281 million international migrants worldwide
Cultural Trends
Globalization vs. Localization: Cultural homogenization and resistance
Digital Culture: Social media influence on cultural expression
Indigenous Rights Movements: Reclaiming cultural heritage
Post-Truth Era: Misinformation and changing media landscape
Cultural Diplomacy: Soft power in international relations
SECTION 9: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND GEOPOLITICS
Major Global Conflicts
Ukraine-Russia War: Russian invasion of Ukraine (2022-present)
Israel-Hamas Conflict: Ongoing Middle East conflict
Syrian Civil War: Multi-sided conflict since 2011
Afghanistan: Taliban takeover following US withdrawal
Yemen Civil War: Humanitarian crisis
Ethiopia-Tigray Conflict: Civil war in Ethiopia
Nuclear Powers
Official Nuclear States (NPT): US, Russia, UK, France, China
Other Nuclear States: India, Pakistan, Israel (undeclared), North Korea
Nuclear Proliferation: Iran nuclear deal, North Korea negotiations
Arms Control Treaties: New START, unstable treaty environment
Geopolitical Shifts
US-China Competition: Economic, technological, and strategic rivalry
Multipolar World: Emerging powers challenging traditional order
Indo-Pacific Strategy: Focus on Asia-Pacific region
Belt and Road Initiative: China's global infrastructure project
Arctic Geopolitics: New frontier as ice melts
Emerging Security Threats
Cyber Warfare: State-sponsored attacks, critical infrastructure threats
Terrorism and Extremism: Evolving threats and responses
Hybrid Warfare: Combination of conventional and unconventional methods
Energy Security: Resource competition and transition challenges
Food Security: Climate change impacts, conflict disruptions
International Law
International Court of Justice: Principal judicial organ of UN
International Criminal Court: Prosecutes genocide, war crimes
Law of the Sea: Maritime boundaries and rights
Responsibility to Protect (R2P): Humanitarian intervention principle
Sanctions Regimes: Economic and diplomatic pressure tools
SECTION 10: CURRENT AFFAIRS (2024-2025)
Major Global Events
US Presidential Election 2024: Donald Trump elected president
Olympic Games: 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris
G20 Summit: Brazil presidency in 2024
COP29: Climate change conference in Azerbaijan
BRICS Expansion: New members joining the bloc
Technological Developments
AI Regulation: Major legislation controlling AI development
Quantum Computing: Commercial applications emerging
Space Tourism: Commercial flights expanding
Digital Currency: Central bank digital currencies implementation
Biotechnology: Advances in synthetic biology
Economic Developments
Post-Pandemic Recovery: Global economic rebuilding
Inflation Trends: Central bank responses worldwide
Energy Transition: Renewable energy investment growth
Supply Chain Reorganization: Regional integration efforts
Digital Trade: E-commerce and digital services agreements
Social Trends
Remote Work Revolution: Changing labor markets
Social Media Regulation: Platform accountability measures
Demographic Challenges: Aging populations in developed nations
Education Transformation: Post-pandemic learning models
Health Systems Reform: Lessons from COVID-19
Environmental Developments
Climate Action: Progress toward Paris Agreement goals
Biodiversity Protection: Implementation of Kunming-Montreal framework
Extreme Weather Events: Record-breaking climate disasters
Renewable Energy: Cost parity with fossil fuels in many markets
Circular Economy: Waste reduction initiatives worldwide
SECTION 11: PRACTICE QUESTIONS
Which is the largest ocean on Earth? Answer: Pacific Ocean
Who is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations? Answer: António Guterres
Which country has the largest population in the world as of 2024? Answer: India
What is the name of the agreement signed in 2015 to combat climate change? Answer: Paris Agreement
Which technology was used in some COVID-19 vaccines for the first time in commercially approved vaccines? Answer: mRNA technology
What is the capital city of Brazil? Answer: Brasília
Which river is considered the longest in the world? Answer: Nile River
What economic indicator measures the total value of goods and services produced within a country? Answer: Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Which organization is responsible for maintaining international peace and security as its primary purpose? Answer: United Nations Security Council
What is the term for the legal principle that states have a responsibility to protect populations from genocide and other mass atrocities? Answer: Responsibility to Protect (R2P)
60 General Knowledge Multiple Choice Questions with Answers
World Geography
Which is the largest continent by land area? A) Africa B) North America C) Asia D) Antarctica
Answer: C) Asia
Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, is located in which mountain range? A) Andes B) Himalayas C) Alps D) Rocky Mountains
Answer: B) Himalayas
Which river is known as the longest in the world? A) Amazon B) Nile C) Mississippi-Missouri D) Yangtze
Answer: B) Nile
The largest hot desert in the world is: A) Gobi Desert B) Arabian Desert C) Sahara Desert D) Kalahari Desert
Answer: C) Sahara Desert
Which is the smallest ocean in the world? A) Arctic Ocean B) Indian Ocean C) Atlantic Ocean D) Southern Ocean
Answer: A) Arctic Ocean
The Mediterranean Sea connects to the Atlantic Ocean through: A) Strait of Hormuz B) Strait of Gibraltar C) Strait of Malacca D) Bosphorus Strait
Answer: B) Strait of Gibraltar
Which country has the largest population in the world as of 2024? A) China B) United States C) India D) Indonesia
Answer: C) India
The climate between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn is known as: A) Polar B) Temperate C) Tropical D) Mediterranean
Answer: C) Tropical
World History
Which ancient civilization built the Great Pyramids at Giza? A) Mesopotamia B) Ancient Egypt C) Indus Valley D) Ancient China
Answer: B) Ancient Egypt
The Renaissance period began in which country? A) France B) England C) Italy D) Germany
Answer: C) Italy
The Industrial Revolution began in which century? A) 16th century B) 17th century C) 18th century D) 19th century
Answer: C) 18th century
The Cold War was primarily a period of tension between: A) USA and Japan B) USA and Soviet Union C) Britain and Germany D) France and Russia
Answer: B) USA and Soviet Union
Which empire was known as the largest contiguous land empire in history? A) Roman Empire B) British Empire C) Ottoman Empire D) Mongol Empire
Answer: D) Mongol Empire
The Protestant Reformation began in 1517 with Martin Luther's: A) 95 Theses B) Declaration of Independence C) Magna Carta D) Communist Manifesto
Answer: A) 95 Theses
International Organizations
The United Nations was founded in: A) 1919 B) 1945 C) 1955 D) 1975
Answer: B) 1945
Which of the following is NOT a permanent member of the UN Security Council? A) United States B) Russia C) Germany D) China
Answer: C) Germany
The headquarters of the European Union is located in: A) Paris B) Berlin C) Brussels D) Geneva
Answer: C) Brussels
Which organization regulates international trade? A) World Bank B) International Monetary Fund C) World Trade Organization D) UNICEF
Answer: C) World Trade Organization
BRICS is an association of five major emerging economies. Which country is NOT part of BRICS? A) Brazil B) Japan C) Russia D) India
Answer: B) Japan
The current Secretary-General of the United Nations is: A) Ban Ki-moon B) António Guterres C) Kofi Annan D) Boutros Boutros-Ghali
Answer: B) António Guterres
Global Economy
GDP stands for: A) Global Domestic Product B) Gross Domestic Product C) General Development Performance D) Global Development Parameter
Answer: B) Gross Domestic Product
Which of the following is NOT considered a cryptocurrency? A) Bitcoin B) Ethereum C) Dogecoin D) PayPal
Answer: D) PayPal
In economics, what does inflation refer to? A) Increase in production B) General increase in prices C) Increase in unemployment D) Decrease in taxes
Answer: B) General increase in prices
The term "gig economy" refers to: A) The music industry B) Temporary, flexible jobs C) Government-controlled economy D) International trade
Answer: B) Temporary, flexible jobs
Free trade refers to: A) Goods given without payment B) Trade without tariffs or restrictions C) Trading only with allies D) Government-subsidized trade
Answer: B) Trade without tariffs or restrictions
Science and Technology
Which telescope, launched in 2021, is considered the most powerful space telescope? A) Hubble Space Telescope B) James Webb Space Telescope C) Spitzer Space Telescope D) Kepler Space Telescope
Answer: B) James Webb Space Telescope
Which technology was used for the first time in commercially approved vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic? A) mRNA technology B) Live attenuated virus C) Toxoid vaccines D) Conjugate vaccines
Answer: A) mRNA technology
CRISPR is a revolutionary tool used for: A) Weather forecasting B) Gene editing C) Quantum computing D) 3D printing
Answer: B) Gene editing
The International Space Station has been continuously inhabited since: A) 1990 B) 1995 C) 2000 D) 2005
Answer: C) 2000
Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source? A) Solar power B) Wind power C) Natural gas D) Hydroelectric power
Answer: C) Natural gas
Artificial Intelligence that specifically attempts to replicate human learning is known as: A) Deep learning B) Machine learning C) Neural networks D) Quantum computing
Answer: B) Machine learning
The discovery of gravitational waves confirmed predictions made by: A) Isaac Newton B) Stephen Hawking C) Albert Einstein D) Niels Bohr
Answer: C) Albert Einstein
Environmental Issues and Climate Change
The Paris Agreement of 2015 is associated with: A) Trade regulations B) Climate change C) Nuclear disarmament D) Human rights
Answer: B) Climate change
The term "carbon neutrality" or "net zero" refers to: A) Eliminating all carbon emissions B) Balancing carbon emissions with carbon removal C) Producing only carbon-free products D) Living without fossil fuels
Answer: B) Balancing carbon emissions with carbon removal
Which of the following is a major cause of deforestation? A) Urban development B) Agricultural expansion C) Logging D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Approximately what percentage of the global population faces water scarcity issues? A) 10% B) 25% C) 40% D) 60%
Answer: C) 40%
Which of the following is NOT considered a greenhouse gas? A) Carbon dioxide B) Methane C) Oxygen D) Nitrous oxide
Answer: C) Oxygen
The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework is related to: A) Ocean conservation B) Forest protection C) Biodiversity protection D) Air pollution control
Answer: C) Biodiversity protection
Global Health
Which organization leads international public health efforts and is a specialized agency of the United Nations? A) UNICEF B) World Health Organization C) Médecins Sans Frontières D) Red Cross
Answer: B) World Health Organization
The term "antimicrobial resistance" refers to: A) The human body's ability to fight infections B) Microorganisms developing resistance to medicines C) Allergic reactions to antibiotics D) Resistance to vaccination
Answer: B) Microorganisms developing resistance to medicines
The "One Health" approach recognizes the connection between: A) Physical and mental health B) Traditional and modern medicine C) Human, animal, and environmental health D) Public and private healthcare
Answer: C) Human, animal, and environmental health
Universal Health Coverage aims to ensure: A) Free healthcare for everyone B) Essential healthcare services for all without financial hardship C) Privatization of healthcare systems D) Standardized medical treatments globally
Answer: B) Essential healthcare services for all without financial hardship
Culture and Society
How many sites are currently on the UNESCO World Heritage List (approximate)? A) 500 B) 800 C) 1,100 D) 1,500
Answer: C) 1,100
Which is the most widely spoken language in the world by number of native speakers? A) English B) Spanish C) Mandarin Chinese D) Hindi
Answer: C) Mandarin Chinese
The world population reached approximately 8 billion people in: A) 2010 B) 2015 C) 2022 D) 2025
Answer: C) 2022
Which of the following is NOT one of the six official languages of the United Nations? A) Arabic B) Chinese C) German D) Russian
Answer: C) German
Which religion has the most followers worldwide? A) Islam B) Hinduism C) Christianity D) Buddhism
Answer: C) Christianity
Approximately what percentage of the world's population lives in urban areas? A) 35% B) 45% C) 56% D) 75%
Answer: C) 56%
International Relations and Geopolitics
Which country initiated the Belt and Road Initiative? A) United States B) Russia C) India D) China
Answer: D) China
The "Responsibility to Protect" (R2P) principle is related to: A) Environmental protection B) Intervention in humanitarian crises C) Intellectual property rights D) Child welfare
Answer: B) Intervention in humanitarian crises
Which of these countries is NOT recognized as an official nuclear weapons state under the Non-Proliferation Treaty? A) United Kingdom B) France C) India D) China
Answer: C) India
The Russia-Ukraine war began in: A) 2014 B) 2020 C) 2022 D) 2023
Answer: C) 2022
Which international court tries individuals for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity? A) International Court of Justice B) International Criminal Court C) European Court of Human Rights D) United Nations Tribunal
Answer: B) International Criminal Court
Current Affairs (2024-2025)
The 2024 Summer Olympics were held in: A) Tokyo B) Los Angeles C) Paris D) Beijing
Answer: C) Paris
Which country held the G20 presidency in 2024? A) India B) Brazil C) Italy D) Saudi Arabia
Answer: B) Brazil
Who won the 2024 US Presidential Election? A) Joe Biden B) Donald Trump C) Kamala Harris D) Nikki Haley
Answer: B) Donald Trump
COP29, the UN Climate Change Conference in 2024, was held in: A) Dubai B) Glasgow C) Baku, Azerbaijan D) Rio de Janeiro
Answer: C) Baku, Azerbaijan
Which of the following is a major focus of global economic policy in 2024-2025? A) Post-pandemic economic recovery B) Reducing international trade C) Increasing fossil fuel production D) Expanding nuclear arsenals
Answer: A) Post-pandemic economic recovery
Which technology has seen significant regulatory attention in 2024? A) Solar panels B) Electric vehicles C) Artificial intelligence D) Hydroelectric power
Answer: C) Artificial intelligence
Which environmental framework established targets for biodiversity protection through 2030? A) Paris Agreement B) Kyoto Protocol C) Montreal Protocol D) Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
Answer: D) Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
Here are 100 important multiple-choice general knowledge practiced questions with answers, focusing on India and Andhra Pradesh:
India General Knowledge
Which river is known as the "Sorrow of Bengal"?
(a) Ganga
(b) Yamuna
(c) Damodar
(d) Brahmaputra
Answer: (c) Damodar
The Indian Constitution came into effect on which date?
(a) January 26, 1949
(b) August 15, 1947
(c) January 26, 1950
(d) December 9, 1946
Answer: (c) January 26, 1950
Who was the first woman to receive the Bharat Ratna?
(a) Indira Gandhi
(b) Mother Teresa
(c) Sarojini Naidu
(d) Lata Mangeshkar
Answer: (a) Indira Gandhi
The Gateway of India is located in which city?
(a) Delhi
(b) Mumbai
(c) Kolkata
(d) Chennai
Answer: (b) Mumbai
What is the national animal of India?
(a) Lion
(b) Tiger
(c) Elephant
(d) Leopard
Answer: (b) Tiger
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is headquartered in which city?
(a) Bengaluru
(b) Hyderabad
(c) Ahmedabad
(d) Chennai
Answer: (a) Bengaluru
Which of the following is the oldest mountain range in India?
(a) Himalayas
(b) Western Ghats
(c) Eastern Ghats
(d) Aravalli Range
Answer: (d) Aravalli Range
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in which city?
(a) Amritsar
(b) Lahore
(c) Delhi
(d) Lucknow
Answer: (a) Amritsar
Who is known as the "Father of the Indian Constitution"?
(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) B.R. Ambedkar
(d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel1
Answer: (c) B.R. Ambedkar
The currency of India is the:
(a) Rupee
(b) Rupiah
(c) Taka
(d) Yen
Answer: (a) Rupee
The longest river in India is:
(a) Yamuna
(b) Brahmaputra
(c) Ganga
(d) Indus
Answer: (c) Ganga
Which Indian state has the highest literacy rate?
(a) Kerala
(b) Goa
(c) Mizoram
(d) Tripura
Answer: (a) Kerala
The Taj Mahal is located in which city?
(a) Delhi
(b) Agra
(c) Jaipur
(d) Lucknow
Answer: (b) Agra
What is the national bird of India?
(a) Parrot
(b) Pigeon
(c) Peacock
(d) Sparrow
Answer: (c) Peacock
The first Indian to win a Nobel Prize was:
(a) C.V. Raman
(b) Rabindranath Tagore
(c) Mother Teresa
(d) Amartya Sen
Answer: (b) Rabindranath Tagore
The Indian Parliament is located in:
(a) Mumbai
(b) Kolkata
(c) New Delhi
(d) Chennai
Answer: (c) New Delhi
Which of the following is a classical dance form of India?
(a) Bhangra
(b) Garba
(c) Kathak
(d) Dandiya
Answer: (c) Kathak
The largest state in India by area is:
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: (c) Rajasthan
The "Iron Man of India" is a title given to:
(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
(d) Subhas Chandra Bose
Answer: (c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
The highest mountain peak in India is:
(a) Kanchenjunga
(b) Nanda Devi
(c) Mount Everest
(d) Kamet
Answer: (a) Kanchenjunga (Note: Mount Everest is the highest in the world, but located in Nepal)
Which of the following is a major port on the eastern coast of India?
(a) Mumbai
(b) Kandla
(c) Kolkata
(d) Marmagao
Answer: (c) Kolkata
The planning commission in India was replaced by:
(a) Finance Commission
(b) NITI Aayog
(c) National Development Council
(d) Reserve Bank of India
Answer: (b) NITI Aayog
The "Silicon Valley of India" is:
(a) Hyderabad
(b) Chennai
(c) Bengaluru
(d) Pune
Answer: (c) Bengaluru
The Indian flag was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on:
(a) August 15, 1947
(b) January 26, 1950
(c) July 22, 1947
(d) December 9, 1946
Answer: (c) July 22, 1947
The Preamble to the Indian Constitution begins with the words:
(a) India, that is Bharat...
(b) We, the people of India...
(c) Government of India Act...
(d) Sovereign Socialist Secular...
Answer: (b) We, the people of India...
The first Indian satellite launched was:
(a) Aryabhata
(b) Bhaskara
(c) Rohini
(d) INSAT-1A
Answer: (a) Aryabhata
Which state in India is known as the "Land of Five Rivers"?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Punjab
(c) Haryana
(d) Bihar
Answer: (b) Punjab
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was established in which year?
(a) 1935
(b) 1947
(c) 1949
(d) 1950
Answer: (a) 1935
The longest sea beach in India is:
(a) Marina Beach
(b) Juhu Beach
(c) Calangute Beach
(d) Kovalam Beach
Answer: (a) Marina Beach
The "Pink City" of India is:
(a) Jodhpur
(b) Jaipur
(c) Udaipur
(d) Jaisalmer
Answer: (b) Jaipur
The Battle of Plassey was fought in the year:
(a) 1757
(b) 1857
(c) 1764
(d) 1942
Answer: (a) 1757
Which of the following is a Union Territory of India?
(a) Sikkim
(b) Goa
(c) Puducherry
(d) Tripura
Answer: (c) Puducherry
The tropic of cancer passes through how many states in India?
(a) 6
(b) 7
(c) 8
(d) 9
Answer: (c) 8
The southernmost point of mainland India is:
(a) Indira Point
(b) Kanyakumari
(c) Port Blair
(d) Minicoy Island
Answer: (b) Kanyakumari
The National Anthem of India was written by:
(a) Rabindranath Tagore
(b) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
(c) Muhammad Iqbal
(d) Gulzar
Answer: (a) Rabindranath Tagore
The Khajuraho temples are located in which state?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Gujarat
Answer: (b) Madhya Pradesh
The first general elections in independent India were held in:
(a) 1947-48
(b) 1950-51
(c) 1951-52
(d) 1956-57
Answer: (c) 1951-52
Which of the following is a major hill station in northern India?
(a) Ooty
(b) Kodaikanal
(c) Shimla
(d) Munnar
Answer: (c) Shimla
The "City of Lakes" in India is:
(a) Udaipur
(b) Nainital
(c) Srinagar
(d) Bhopal
Answer: (a) Udaipur
The Mughal dynasty was founded by:
(a) Akbar
(b) Shah Jahan
(c) Babur
(d) Aurangzeb
Answer: (c) Babur
Andhra Pradesh General Knowledge
What is the capital of Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Hyderabad
(b) Amaravati
(c) Visakhapatnam
(d) Vijayawada
Answer: (b) Amaravati
Which of the following is a major river flowing through Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Kaveri
(b) Godavari
(c) Krishna
(d) Both (b) and (c)
Answer: (d) Both (b) and (c)
The classical dance form of Andhra Pradesh is:
(a) Bharatanatyam
(b) Kuchipudi
(c) Kathakali
(d) Odissi
Answer: (b) Kuchipudi
Which city in Andhra Pradesh is known as the "City of Destiny"?
(a) Vijayawada
(b) Guntur
(c) Visakhapatnam
(d) Tirupati
Answer: (c) Visakhapatnam
The Sri Venkateswara Temple is located in which city of Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Vijayawada
(b) Tirupati
(c) Srikalahasti
(d) Anantapur
Answer: (b) Tirupati
Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is built across which river in Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Godavari
(b) Krishna
(c) Tungabhadra
(d) Penna
Answer: (b) Krishna
Which of the following is a major agricultural product of Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Wheat
(b) Rice
(c) Jute
(d) Tea
Answer: (b) Rice
The state of Andhra Pradesh was formed on:
(a) November 1, 1956
(b) August 15, 1947
(c) January 26, 1950
(d) October 1, 1953
Answer: (a) November 1, 1956 (as a unified state, later bifurcated)
Which district in Andhra Pradesh is famous for Lepakshi Veerabhadra Temple?
(a) Chittoor
(b) Anantapur
(c) Kurnool
(d) Kadapa
Answer: (b) Anantapur
The spoken language of the majority of people in Andhra Pradesh is:
(a) Tamil
(b) Telugu
(c) Kannada
(d) Malayalam
Answer: (b) Telugu
Which of the following is a major port city in Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Kurnool
(b) Kadapa
(c) Kakinada
(d) Chittoor
Answer: (c) Kakinada
The Eastern Ghats pass through which part of Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Western
(b) Northern and Eastern
(c) Southern
(d) Central
Answer: (b) Northern and Eastern
The Kolleru Lake, one of the largest freshwater lakes in India, is located in which state?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Karnataka
(d) Kerala
Answer: (b) Andhra Pradesh
Which national park is located in Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Periyar National Park
(b) Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve
(c) Bandipur National Park
(d) Jim Corbett National Park
Answer: (b) Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve
The Kakatiya dynasty ruled over which region that includes parts of Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
(c) Karnataka
(d) Kerala
Answer: (b) Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
The famous Borra Caves are located in which district of Andhra Pradesh?
(a) East Godavari
(b) West Godavari
(c) Visakhapatnam
(d) Vizianagaram
Answer: (c) Visakhapatnam
Which of the following is a traditional art form of Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Madhubani Painting
(b) Kalamkari
(c) Warli Painting
(d) Tanjore Painting
Answer: (b) Kalamkari
The Pulicat Lake, a brackish water lagoon, is located in which state(s)?
(a) Andhra Pradesh only
(b) Tamil Nadu only
(c) Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
(d) Kerala and Tamil Nadu
Answer: (c) Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
Which of the following is a major historical fort located in Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Golconda Fort
(b) Red Fort
(c) Chittorgarh Fort
(d) Gwalior Fort
Answer: (a) Golconda Fort (Note: While historically linked, Golconda is now in Telangana, but its history is deeply intertwined with the Andhra region)
The first Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh (after its formation in 1956) was:
(a) Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
(b) Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu
(c) Kasu Brahmananda Reddy
(d) N. T. Rama Rao
Answer: (a) Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
Combined India and Andhra Pradesh General Knowledge
The Charminar, a famous landmark, is located in which Indian city that has historical links to Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Bengaluru
(b) Chennai
(c) Hyderabad
(d) Vijayawada
Answer: (c) Hyderabad (Historically the capital of undivided Andhra Pradesh)
Which Indian state shares its borders with Andhra Pradesh to the north?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Odisha
(d) Kerala
Answer: (c) Odisha
The Srisailam Dam is located on which river, forming a border between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana?
(a) Godavari
(b) Krishna
(c) Tungabhadra
(d) Penna
Answer: (b) Krishna
Which of the following Indian states was formed on the basis of language, with Telugu being a major language?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) Kerala
Answer: (c) Andhra Pradesh (The movement for a separate Andhra state was primarily linguistic)
The Bay of Bengal borders Andhra Pradesh on which side?
(a) West
(b) North
(c) East
(d) South
Answer: (c) East
Which Indian leader, who played a significant role in the independence movement, hailed from Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) Pingali Venkayya
(d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Answer: (c) Pingali Venkayya (Designed the Indian National Flag)
The economy of Andhra Pradesh is largely based on which sector along with agriculture?
(a) Manufacturing
(b) Information Technology
(c) Computer Hardware
(d) Fisheries
Answer: (a) Manufacturing
Which major railway zone has its headquarters in Andhra Pradesh? (a) Southern Railway (b) South Central Railway (c) Eastern Railway (d) Western Railway Answer: (b) South Central Railway
The Visakha Bucha Day, a significant Buddhist festival, is celebrated with enthusiasm in parts of India. Which state in the vicinity of Andhra Pradesh also observes it prominently? (a) Tamil Nadu (b) Karnataka (c) Odisha (d) Kerala Answer: (c) Odisha
The concept of "Vishakha Nakshatram" holds cultural significance in Andhra Pradesh. In Indian astrology, under which zodiac sign does this Nakshatram primarily fall? (a) Aries (b) Taurus (c) Libra (d) Scorpio Answer: (c) Libra
Which major national highway connects Chennai to Kolkata and passes through Andhra Pradesh? (a) NH 44 (b) NH 16 (c) NH 7 (d) NH 48 Answer: (b) NH 16
The traditional attire commonly worn by women in Andhra Pradesh is often a: (a) Saree (b) Salwar Kameez (c) Lehenga Choli (d) Mekhela Sador Answer: (a) Saree
Which of the following Indian states does not share a border with Andhra Pradesh? (a) Telangana (b) Karnataka (c) Maharashtra (d) Tamil Nadu Answer: (c) Maharashtra
The Godavari River originates in which Indian state before flowing through Andhra Pradesh? (a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Maharashtra (c) Chhattisgarh (d) Odisha Answer: (b) Maharashtra
The "Rayalaseema" region is part of which Indian state? (a) Telangana (b) Karnataka (c) Andhra Pradesh (d) Tamil Nadu Answer: (c) Andhra Pradesh
Which historical dynasty had its capital at Amaravati in ancient times? (a) Cholas (b) Mauryas (c) Satavahanas (d) Vijayanagara Answer: (c) Satavahanas
The Tirumala Hills, home to the Sri Venkateswara Temple, are part of which geological formation? (a) Himalayas (b) Western Ghats (c) Seshachalam Hills (d) Vindhya Range Answer: (c) Seshachalam Hills
Which Indian state is known for its Hyderabadi Biryani, a dish that has strong historical links to Andhra Pradesh? (a) Tamil Nadu (b) Karnataka (c) Telangana (d) Kerala Answer: (c) Telangana (Hyderabad was the capital of undivided Andhra Pradesh)
The Nagarjuna Sagar Dam has created a large reservoir. What is the name of this reservoir? (a) Sardar Sarovar (b) Indira Sagar (c) Nagarjuna Sagar Lake (d) Govind Sagar Answer: (c) Nagarjuna Sagar Lake
Which of the following Indian languages is closely related to Telugu, the primary language of Andhra Pradesh? (a) Tamil (b) Kannada (c) Malayalam (d) Marathi Answer: (b) Kannada (Both are Dravidian languages)
More India General Knowledge
The longest tunnel in India is the: (a) Atal Tunnel (b) Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel (c) Chenani-Nashri Tunnel (d) Rohtang Tunnel Answer: (c) Chenani-Nashri Tunnel (now known as Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel)
The first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest was: (a) Bachendri Pal (b) Santosh Yadav (c) Arunima Sinha (d) Premlata Agarwal Answer: (a) Bachendri Pal
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is located in which city? (a) Mumbai (b) Chennai (c) Bengaluru (d) Kolkata Answer: (c) Bengaluru
The monsoon season in India typically occurs during which months? (a) December to February (b) March to May (c) June to September (d) October to November Answer: (c) June to September
The "White Revolution" in India is associated with the increase in the production of: (a) Food grains (b) Milk (c) Fish (d) Fertilizers Answer: (b) Milk
The southernmost point of India (including islands) is: (a) Kanyakumari (b) Indira Point (c) Minicoy Island (d) Port Blair Answer: (b) Indira Point
The author of the book "Discovery of India" is: (a) Mahatma Gandhi (b) Jawaharlal Nehru (c) Rabindranath Tagore (d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Answer: (b) Jawaharlal Nehru
The Indian National Congress was founded in which year? (a) 1857 (b) 1885 (c) 1905 (d) 1947 Answer: (b) 1885
The highest civilian award in India is: (a) Padma Vibhushan (b) Padma Bhushan (c) Padma Shri (d) Bharat Ratna Answer: (d) Bharat Ratna
The dance form "Bharatnatyam" originates from which state? (a) Kerala (b) Tamil Nadu (c) Andhra Pradesh (d) Karnataka Answer: (b) Tamil Nadu
More Andhra Pradesh General Knowledge
The state bird of Andhra Pradesh is: (a) Indian Roller (b) Asian Koel (c) Peacock (d) Parrot Answer: (a) Indian Roller
Which of the following districts of Andhra Pradesh is known for its mangoes? (a) Chittoor (b) Krishna (c) Anantapur (d) Kurnool Answer: (b) Krishna
The Veerabhadra Temple at Lepakshi is famous for its: (a) Tallest gopuram (b) Hanging pillar (c) Golden chariot (d) Intricate carvings of deities Answer: (b) Hanging pillar
The Sri Kalahasti Temple is dedicated to which deity? (a) Lord Vishnu (b) Lord Shiva (c) Lord Brahma (d) Goddess Lakshmi Answer: (b) Lord Shiva
The state animal of Andhra Pradesh is: (a) Tiger (b) Blackbuck (c) Lion (d) Elephant Answer: (b) Blackbuck
Which of the following is a major irrigation project in Andhra Pradesh? (a) Bhakra Nangal Dam (b) Hirakud Dam (c) Polavaram Project (d) Tehri Dam Answer: (c) Polavaram Project
The Kondapalli Toys, known for their intricate wooden craftsmanship, originate from which district of Andhra Pradesh? (a) Guntur (b) Krishna (c) West Godavari (d) Prakasam Answer: (b) Krishna
The Simhachalam Temple near Visakhapatnam is dedicated to which deity? (a) Lord Venkateswara (b) Lord Narasimha (c) Lord Shiva (d) Lord Krishna Answer: (b) Lord Narasimha
Which of the following is a major festival celebrated in Andhra Pradesh? (a) Pongal (b) Ugadi (c) Onam (d) Bihu Answer: (b) Ugadi (Telugu New Year)
The literacy rate of Andhra Pradesh is approximately: (a) 60% (b) 67% (c) 75% (d) 80% Answer: (b) 67% (Note: This is an approximate figure and can vary slightly based on recent data)
Another set of 100 important multiple-choice general knowledge questions with answers, with a special reference to India and Andhra Pradesh.
India General Knowledge
The Tropic of Capricorn does not pass through which of the following Indian states?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Chhattisgarh
Answer: (d) Chhattisgarh (The Tropic of Cancer passes through these states)
Who was the first President of India?
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Rajendra Prasad
(c) S. Radhakrishnan
(d) Zakir Husain
Answer: (b) Rajendra Prasad
The highest gallantry award in India is the:
(a) Param Vir Chakra
(b) Ashok Chakra
(c) Vir Chakra
(d) Maha Vir Chakra
Answer: (a) Param Vir Chakra
The headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO) is located in:
(a) New York
(b) Geneva
(c) Paris
(d) Rome
Answer: (b) Geneva
What is the national flower of India?
(a) Rose
(b) Lotus
(c) Lily
(d) Marigold
Answer: (b) Lotus
The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) is located in which city?
(a) Bengaluru
(b) Thiruvananthapuram
(c) Sriharikota
(d) Hyderabad
Answer: (b) Thiruvananthapuram
The Western Ghats are also known as:
(a) Shiwaliks
(b) Sahyadri
(c) Vindhyas
(d) Aravalis
Answer: (b) Sahyadri
The Quit India Movement was launched in which year?
(a) 1930
(b) 1942
(c) 1947
(d) 1919
Answer: (b) 1942
The first Indian to go into space was:
(a) Rakesh Sharma
(b) Kalpana Chawla
(c) Sunita Williams
(d) Ravish Malhotra
Answer: (a) Rakesh Sharma
The standard time of India is calculated based on the:
(a) 75°E longitude
(b) 82.5°E longitude
(c) 90°E longitude
(d) 70°E longitude
Answer: (b) 82.5°E longitude
The largest freshwater lake in India is:
(a) Chilika Lake
(b) Wular Lake
(c) Dal Lake
(d) Sambhar Lake
Answer: (b) Wular Lake
Which Indian state has the lowest population density?
(a) Arunachal Pradesh
(b) Sikkim
(c) Mizoram
(d) Nagaland
Answer: (a) Arunachal Pradesh
The Red Fort is located in:
(a) Agra
(b) Delhi
(c) Jaipur
(d) Lucknow
Answer: (b) Delhi
What is the national tree of India?
(a) Banyan Tree
(b) Peepal Tree
(c) Neem Tree
(d) Mango Tree
Answer: (a) Banyan Tree
The first Indian woman to win a medal at the Olympic Games was:
(a) P.T. Usha
(b) Karnam Malleswari
(c) Saina Nehwal
(d) Mary Kom
Answer: (b) Karnam Malleswari
The Supreme Court of India is located in:
(a) Mumbai
(b) Kolkata
(c) New Delhi
(d) Chennai
Answer: (c) New Delhi
Which of the following is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in India known for its intricate stepwells?
(a) Hampi
(b) Rani ki Vav
(c) Fatehpur Sikri
(d) Mahabalipuram
Answer: (b) Rani ki Vav
The smallest state in India by area is:
(a) Sikkim
(b) Goa
(c) Tripura
(d) Nagaland
Answer: (b) Goa
The "Father of the Nation" is a title given to:
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Subhas Chandra Bose
(c) Mahatma Gandhi
(d) Rajendra Prasad
Answer: (c) Mahatma Gandhi
The second-highest mountain peak in India is:
(a) Nanda Devi
(b) Kanchenjunga
(c) Kamet
(d) Saltoro Kangri
Answer: (a) Nanda Devi
Which of the following is a major port on the western coast of India?
(a) Chennai
(b) Kolkata
(c) Mumbai
(d) Visakhapatnam
Answer: (c) Mumbai
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was implemented in India in which year?
(a) 2014
(b) 2016
(c) 2017
(d) 2019
Answer: (c) 2017
The "Garden City of India" is:
(a) Hyderabad
(b) Chennai
(c) Bengaluru
(d) Pune
Answer: (c) Bengaluru
The Indian Railways network is the largest in Asia and the:
(a) Second largest in the world
(b) Third largest in the world
(c) Fourth largest in the world
(d) Fifth largest in the world
Answer: (c) Fourth largest in the world
The doctrine of "Separation of Powers" is a key feature of the Indian Constitution, inspired by:
(a) The US Constitution
(b) The British Constitution
(c) The French Constitution
(d) The Canadian Constitution
Answer: (a) The US Constitution
The first nuclear power plant in India was established at:
(a) Tarapur
(b) Kalpakkam
(c) Narora
(d) Kaiga
Answer: (a) Tarapur
Which state in India is known as the "Spice Garden of India"?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Kerala
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: (b) Kerala
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) was established in which year?
(a) 1988
(b) 1992
(c) 1995
(d) 2000
Answer: (b) 1992
The highest waterfall in India is:
(a) Jog Falls
(b) Dudhsagar Falls
(c) Nohkalikai Falls
(d) Kunchikal Falls
Answer: (d) Kunchikal Falls
The "Golden City" of India is:
(a) Jodhpur
(b) Jaipur
(c) Udaipur
(d) Jaisalmer
Answer: (d) Jaisalmer
The Battle of Buxar was fought in the year:
(a) 1757
(b) 1857
(c) 1764
(d) 1942
Answer: (c) 1764
Which of the following is the largest Union Territory of India by area?
(a) Delhi
(b) Chandigarh
(c) Ladakh
(d) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Answer: (c) Ladakh
The Indian Constitution recognizes how many official languages?
(a) 18
(b) 20
(c) 22
(d) 24
Answer: (c) 22
The northernmost point of India is:
(a) Indira Point
(b) Kanyakumari
(c) Siachen Glacier (Indira Col)
(d) Kibithu
Answer: (c) Siachen Glacier (Indira Col)
The national song of India, "Vande Mataram," was written by:
(a) Rabindranath Tagore
(b) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
(c) Muhammad Iqbal
(d) Gulzar
Answer: (b) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
The Sanchi Stupa is located in which state?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Gujarat
Answer: (b) Madhya Pradesh
The first Indian woman to win the Miss World title was:
(a) Reita Faria
(b) Aishwarya Rai
(c) Diana Hayden
(d) Priyanka Chopra
Answer: (a) Reita Faria
Which of the following is a major wildlife sanctuary in southern India known for elephants?
(a) Kaziranga National Park
(b) Periyar National Park
(c) Gir Forest National Park
(d) Ranthambore National Park
Answer: (b) Periyar National Park
The "City of Pearls" in India is:
(a) Hyderabad
(b) Vadodara
(c) Kochi
(d) Surat
Answer: (a) Hyderabad
The founder of the Vijayanagara Empire was:
(a) Krishnadevaraya
(b) Harihara I
(c) Bukka Raya I
(d) Rama Raya
Answer: (b) Harihara I
Andhra Pradesh General Knowledge (New Questions)
What is the largest city in Andhra Pradesh by population?
(a) Amaravati
(b) Visakhapatnam
(c) Vijayawada
(d) Guntur
Answer: (b) Visakhapatnam
Which of the following rivers in Andhra Pradesh is also known as the "Dakshina Ganga"?
(a) Krishna
(b) Godavari
(c) Penna
(d) Vamsadhara
Answer: (b) Godavari
The Kuchipudi dance form is primarily associated with which district of Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Krishna
(b) Guntur
(c) East Godavari
(d) West Godavari
Answer: (a) Krishna (Kuchipudi village)
The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park is located in which city of Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Tirupati
(b) Visakhapatnam
(c) Vijayawada
(d) Kurnool
Answer: (b) Visakhapatnam
The Kanaka Durga Temple is situated in which city of Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Rajahmundry
(b) Vijayawada
(c) Nellore
(d) Anantapur
Answer: (b) Vijayawada
The Srisailam Dam is located in which district of Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Kurnool
(b) Nandyal
(c) Palnadu
(d) Anantapur
Answer: (b) Nandyal
Which of the following is a major horticulture crop grown in Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Tea
(b) Coffee
(c) Turmeric
(d) Rubber
Answer: (c) Turmeric
The bifurcation of the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh into Andhra Pradesh and Telangana took place in which year?
(a) 2010
(b) 2012
(c) 2014
(d) 2016
Answer: (c) 2014
The Gandikota Canyon, often referred to as the "Grand Canyon of India," is located in which district of Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Chittoor
(b) Kadapa
(c) Kurnool
(d) Anantapur
Answer: (b) Kadapa
The percentage of the population in Andhra Pradesh that resides in urban areas is approximately:
(a) 25%
(b) 33%
(c) 40%
(d) 50%
Answer: (b) 33% (Approximate figure)
The Visakhapatnam Steel Plant is also known as:
(a) SAIL
(b) RINL
(c) TISCO
(d) JSW Steel
Answer: (b) RINL (Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited)
The Eastern Ghats in Andhra Pradesh are characterized by:
(a) High, continuous mountain ranges
(b) Discontinuous and lower elevation hills
(c) Glaciers and snow-capped peaks
(d) Dense tropical rainforests
Answer: (b) Discontinuous and lower elevation hills
The Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary is primarily located in which district of Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Nellore
(b) Chittoor
(c) Prakasam
(d) Guntur
Answer: (a) Nellore
Which biosphere reserve encompasses parts of Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve
(b) Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve
(c) Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
(d) Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve
Answer: (b) Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve
The Qutb Shahi dynasty, which ruled over the Hyderabad region, had significant cultural interactions with the Telugu-speaking areas of Andhra Pradesh. Their architectural style is known for:
(a) Dravidian architecture
(b) Indo-Islamic architecture
(c) Nagara style architecture
(d) Vesara style architecture
Answer: (b) Indo-Islamic architecture
The Thotlakonda Buddhist Complex is located near which city in Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Vijayawada
(b) Visakhapatnam
(c) Guntur
(d) Rajahmundry
Answer: (b) Visakhapatnam
Which of the following is a traditional textile art of Andhra Pradesh known for its dyeing process?
(a) Banarasi silk
(b) Pochampally Ikat
(c) Kanjeevaram silk
(d) Patola silk
Answer: (b) Pochampally Ikat (While geographically now mainly in Telangana, its cultural history is linked to the region)
The Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary, known for its mangrove forests and diverse birdlife, is located in which district of Andhra Pradesh?
(a) West Godavari
(b) East Godavari
(c) Krishna
(d) Visakhapatnam
Answer: (b) East Godavari
The Udayagiri Fort, a historical site with inscriptions dating back to the Kakatiya period, is located in which district of present-day Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Nellore
(b) Kurnool
(c) Chittoor
(d) Prakasam
Answer: (a) Nellore
Who was the first Governor of Andhra Pradesh after its formation in 1956?
(a) C. Rajagopalachari
(b) Sri Prakasa
(c) Chandulal Madhavlal Trivedi
(d) Bhim Sen Sachar
Answer: (c) Chandulal Madhavlal Trivedi
Combined India and Andhra Pradesh General Knowledge (New Questions)
The Golconda Fort, historically linked to Andhra Pradesh, was primarily built by which dynasty?
(a) Kakatiya Dynasty
(b) Qutb Shahi Dynasty
(c) Bahmani Sultanate
(d) Vijayanagara Empire
Answer: (b) Qutb Shahi Dynasty
Which neighboring state of Andhra Pradesh is also significantly known for its production of rice?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Telangana
(d) Odisha
Answer: (d) Odisha
The Tungabhadra River, a major tributary of the Krishna River, flows through which state(s) bordering Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Karnataka and Telangana
(c) Odisha
(d) Kerala
Answer: (b) Karnataka and Telangana
The movement for a separate Andhra state (Visalandhra) in the mid-20th century was primarily based on which common factor among the regions?
(a) Geographical proximity
(b) Economic interdependence
(c) Linguistic identity (Telugu language)
(d) Shared political history under British rule
Answer: (c) Linguistic identity (Telugu language)
The Bay of Bengal, which borders Andhra Pradesh, is known for its:
(a) Cold currents
(b) High salinity
(c) Frequent cyclones
(d) Extensive coral reefs
Answer: (c) Frequent cyclones
Which prominent Indian Carnatic musician had strong ties to Andhra Pradesh?
(a) M.S. Subbulakshmi
(b) Tyagaraja
(c) Ravi Shankar
(d) Bhimsen Joshi
Answer: (b) Tyagaraja (Born in Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, but his contributions are deeply revered in Telugu-speaking regions)
The Information Technology sector in Andhra Pradesh is primarily concentrated in which major city?
(a) Vijayawada
(b) Guntur
(c) Visakhapatnam
(d) Tirupati
Answer: (c) Visakhapatnam
Which major railway junction in Andhra Pradesh is a significant hub connecting the north and south of India?
(a) Vijayawada Junction
(b) Guntakal Junction
(c) Renigunta Junction
(d) Rajahmundry Railway Station
Answer: (a) Vijayawada Junction
The Chilika Lake, a large brackish water lagoon in Odisha, has ecological similarities to which lake in Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Kolleru Lake
(b) Pulicat Lake
(c) Hussain Sagar Lake
(d) Himayat Sagar Lake
Answer: (b) Pulicat Lake
The Vishakha Ukku Parirakshana Porata Samiti is associated with the protection of which industry in Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Agriculture
(b) Textiles
(c) Steel
(d) Information Technology
Answer: (c) Steel (Visakhapatnam Steel Plant)
More India General Knowledge (New Questions)
The Mangalyaan mission was launched by ISRO to study which planet?
(a) Venus
(b) Mars
(c) Jupiter
(d) Saturn
Answer: (b) Mars
Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?
(a) Indira Gandhi
(b) Pratibha Patil
(c) Sonia Gandhi
(d) Sucheta Kriplani
Answer: (a) Indira Gandhi
The National Defence Academy (NDA) is located at:
(a) Dehradun
(b) Khadakwasla
(c) Chennai
(d) Secunderabad
Answer: (b) Khadakwasla
The winter monsoon in India typically brings rainfall to which region?
(a) Northwest India
(b) Northeast India
(c) Tamil Nadu coast
(d) Kerala coast
Answer: (c) Tamil Nadu coast
The "Green Revolution" in India is associated with the increase in the production of:
(a) Pulses
(b) Oilseeds
(c) Food grains (wheat and rice)
(d) Sugarcane
Answer: (c) Food grains (wheat and rice)
The Radcliffe Line demarcated the boundary between India and:
(a) China
(b) Nepal
(c) Pakistan
(d) Bangladesh
Answer: (c) Pakistan
The author of the epic "Ramayana" is traditionally believed to be:
(a) Valmiki
(b) Vyasa
(c) Kalidasa
(d) Tulsidas
Answer: (a) Valmiki
The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in which year?
(a) 1919
(b) 1920
(c) 1930
(d) 1942
Answer: (b) 1920
The Nobel Prize in Economics was first awarded in which year?
(a) 1901
(b) 1969
(c) 1978
(d) 1985
Answer: (b) 1969
The dance form "Kathakali" originates from which state?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Kerala
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) Karnataka
Answer: (b) Kerala
More Andhra Pradesh General Knowledge (New Questions)
The state flower of Andhra Pradesh is:
(a) Rose
(b) Jasmine
(c) Lotus
(d) Water Lily
Answer: (b) Jasmine
Which district of Andhra Pradesh is known for its high-quality tobacco production?
(a) Chittoor
(b) Guntur
(c) Anantapur
(d) Srikakulam
Answer: (b) Guntur
The Thousand Pillar Temple, a historical site reflecting Kakatiya architecture, is located in which present-day state?
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Telangana
(c) Karnataka
(d) Maharashtra
Answer: (b) Telangana (Historically linked to the region)
The Bhavanapadu port is located in which district of Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Srikakulam
(b) Vizianagaram
(c) Visakhapatnam
(d) East Godavari
Answer: (a) Srikakulam
The state tree of Andhra Pradesh is:
(a) Neem Tree
(b) Mango Tree
(c) Banyan Tree
(d) Indian Lilac (Vepa)
Answer: (d) Indian Lilac (Vepa)
The Handri-Neeva Sujala Sravanthi project aims to provide drinking and irrigation water to which region of Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Coastal Andhra
(b) Rayalaseema
(c) North Coastal Andhra
(d) South Coastal Andhra
Answer: (b) Rayalaseema
The art of shadow puppetry, known as Tholu Bommalata, is popular in which state?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Karnataka
(d) Kerala
Answer: (b) Andhra Pradesh
The Ramakrishna Beach (RK Beach) is a popular tourist spot in which city of Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Vijayawada
(b) Visakhapatnam
(c) Tirupati
(d) Kakinada
Answer: (b) Visakhapatnam
Which of the following is a harvest festival celebrated in Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Diwali
(b) Sankranti
(c) Dussehra
(d) Holi
Answer: (b) Sankranti
The approximate sex ratio (females per 1000 males) in Andhra Pradesh is around:
(a) 950
(b) 997
(c) 1020
(d) 920
Answer: (b) 997 (Note: This is an approximate figure and can vary based on recent data)
Here are 50 very important multiple-choice general knowledge questions with answers that are frequently repeated in competitive exams over the years:
Who is known as the "Father of the Indian Constitution"?
(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) B.R. Ambedkar
(d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel1
Answer: (c) B.R. Ambedkar
The Indian National Congress was founded in which year?
(a) 1857
(b) 1885
(c) 1905
(d) 1947
Answer: (b) 1885
The first Indian to win a Nobel Prize was:
(a) C.V. Raman
(b) Rabindranath Tagore
(c) Mother Teresa
(d) Amartya Sen
Answer: (b) Rabindranath Tagore
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was established in which year?
(a) 1935
(b) 1947
(c) 1949
(d) 1950
Answer: (a) 1935
The planning commission in India was replaced by:
(a) Finance Commission
(b) NITI Aayog
(c) National Development Council
(d) Reserve Bank of India
Answer: (b) NITI Aayog
The longest river in India is:
(a) Yamuna
(b) Brahmaputra
(c) Ganga
(d) Indus
Answer: (c) Ganga
The Gateway of India is located in which city?
(a) Delhi
(b) Mumbai
(c) Kolkata
(d) Chennai
Answer: (b) Mumbai
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in which city?
(a) Amritsar
(b) Lahore
(c) Delhi
(d) Lucknow
Answer: (a) Amritsar
The Indian Constitution came into effect on which date?
(a) January 26, 1949
(b) August 15, 1947
(c) January 26, 1950
(d) December 9, 1946
Answer: (c) January 26, 1950
What is the national animal of India?
(a) Lion
(b) Tiger
(c) Elephant
(d) Leopard
Answer: (b) Tiger
The first Indian to go into space was:
(a) Rakesh Sharma
(b) Kalpana Chawla
(c) Sunita Williams
(d) Ravish Malhotra
Answer: (a) Rakesh Sharma
The "Iron Man of India" is a title given to:
(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
(d) Subhas Chandra Bose
Answer: (c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
The highest mountain peak in India is:
(a) Kanchenjunga
(b) Nanda Devi
(c) Mount Everest
(d) Kamet
Answer: (a) Kanchenjunga
The national bird of India is:
(a) Parrot
(b) Pigeon
(c) Peacock
(d) Sparrow
Answer: (c) Peacock
The author of the book "Discovery of India" is:
(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) Rabindranath Tagore
(d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Answer: (b) Jawaharlal Nehru
The currency of India is the:
(a) Rupee
(b) Rupiah
(c) Taka
(d) Yen
Answer: (a) Rupee
The Taj Mahal is located in which city?
(a) Delhi
(b) Agra
(c) Jaipur
(d) Lucknow
Answer: (b) Agra
Which of the following is the oldest mountain range in India?
(a) Himalayas
(b) Western Ghats
(c) Eastern Ghats
(d) Aravalli Range
Answer: (d) Aravalli Range
The first woman to receive the Bharat Ratna was:
(a) Indira Gandhi
(b) Mother Teresa
(c) Sarojini Naidu
(d) Lata Mangeshkar
Answer: (a) Indira Gandhi
The Quit India Movement was launched in which year?
(a) 1930
(b) 1942
(c) 1947
(d) 1919
Answer: (b) 1942
The Preamble to the Indian Constitution begins with the words:
(a) India, that is Bharat...
(b) We, the people of India...
(c) Government of India Act...
(d) Sovereign Socialist Secular...
Answer: (b) We, the people of India...
The national song of India, "Vande Mataram," was written by:
(a) Rabindranath Tagore
(b) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
(c) Muhammad Iqbal
(d) Gulzar
Answer: (b) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
The "Silicon Valley of India" is:
(a) Hyderabad
(b) Chennai
(c) Bengaluru
(d) Pune
Answer: (c) Bengaluru
The Battle of Plassey was fought in the year:
(a) 1757
(b) 1857
(c) 1764
(d) 1942
Answer: (a) 1757
The first general elections in independent India were held in:
(a) 1947-48
(b) 1950-51
(c) 1951-52
(d) 1956-57
Answer: (c) 1951-52
The longest sea beach in India is:
(a) Marina Beach
(b) Juhu Beach
(c) Calangute Beach
(d) Kovalam Beach
Answer: (a) Marina Beach
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was implemented in India in which year?
(a) 2014
(b) 2016
(c) 2017
(d) 2019
Answer: (c) 2017
The highest civilian award in India is:
(a) Padma Vibhushan
(b) Padma Bhushan
(c) Padma Shri
(d) Bharat Ratna
Answer: (d) Bharat Ratna
The standard time of India is calculated based on the:
(a) 75°E longitude
(b) 82.5°E longitude
(c) 90°E longitude
(d) 70°E longitude
Answer: (b) 82.5°E longitude
The largest freshwater lake in India is:
(a) Chilika Lake
(b) Wular Lake
(c) Dal Lake
(d) Sambhar Lake
Answer: (b) Wular Lake
The state of Andhra Pradesh was formed on:
(a) November 1, 1956
(b) August 15, 1947
(c) January 26, 1950
(d) October 1, 1953
Answer: (a) November 1, 1956 (as a unified state)
What is the capital of Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Hyderabad
(b) Amaravati
(c) Visakhapatnam
(d) Vijayawada
Answer: (b) Amaravati
The classical dance form of Andhra Pradesh is:
(a) Bharatanatyam
(b) Kuchipudi
(c) Kathakali
(d) Odissi
Answer: (b) Kuchipudi
Which city in Andhra Pradesh is known as the "City of Destiny"?
(a) Vijayawada
(b) Guntur
(c) Visakhapatnam
(d) Tirupati
Answer: (c) Visakhapatnam
The Sri Venkateswara Temple is located in which city of Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Vijayawada
(b) Tirupati
(c) Srikalahasti
(d) Anantapur
Answer: (b) Tirupati
Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is built across which river in Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Godavari
(b) Krishna
(c) Tungabhadra
(d) Penna
Answer: (b) Krishna
The spoken language of the majority of people in Andhra Pradesh is:
(a) Tamil
(b) Telugu
(c) Kannada
(d) Malayalam
Answer: (b) Telugu
Which of the following is a major river flowing through Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Kaveri
(b) Godavari
(c) Krishna
(d) Both (b) and (c)
Answer: (d) Both (b) and (c)
The bifurcation of the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh into Andhra Pradesh and Telangana took place in which year?
(a) 2010
(b) 2012
(c) 2014
(d) 2016
Answer: (c) 2014
The Kolleru Lake, one of the largest freshwater lakes in India, is located in which state?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Karnataka
(d) Kerala
Answer: (b) Andhra Pradesh
Which national park is located in Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Periyar National Park
(b) Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve
(c) Bandipur National Park
(d) Jim Corbett National Park
Answer: (b) Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve
The Kakatiya dynasty ruled over which region that includes parts of Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
(c) Karnataka
(d) Kerala
Answer: (b) Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
The famous Borra Caves are located in which district of Andhra Pradesh?
(a) East Godavari
(b) West Godavari
(c) Visakhapatnam
(d) Vizianagaram
Answer: (c) Visakhapatnam
Which of the following is a traditional art form of Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Madhubani Painting
(b) Kalamkari
(c) Warli Painting
(d) Tanjore Painting
Answer: (b) Kalamkari
The Pulicat Lake, a brackish water lagoon, is located in which state(s)?
(a) Andhra Pradesh only
(b) Tamil Nadu only
(c) Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
(d) Kerala and Tamil Nadu
Answer: (c) Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
The Gandikota Canyon, often referred to as the "Grand Canyon of India," is located in which district of Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Chittoor
(b) Kadapa
(c) Kurnool
(d) Anantapur
Answer: (b) Kadapa
The Veerabhadra Temple at Lepakshi is famous for its:
(a) Tallest gopuram
(b) Hanging pillar
(c) Golden chariot
(d) Intricate carvings of deities
Answer: (b) Hanging pillar
The Sri Kalahasti Temple is dedicated to which deity?
(a) Lord Vishnu
(b) Lord Shiva
(c) Lord Brahma
(d) Goddess Lakshmi
Answer: (b) Lord Shiva
The state bird of Andhra Pradesh is:
(a) Indian Roller
(b) Asian Koel
(c) Peacock
(d) Parrot
Answer: (a) Indian Roller
Which of the following is a major festival celebrated in Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Pongal
(b) Ugadi
(c) Onam
(d) Bihu
Answer: (b) Ugadi
These 50 questions cover topics that are frequently seen in various competitive examinations over the years. Good luck with your preparation!
Another set of 50 very important multiple-choice general knowledge questions with answers, carefully curated.
The fundamental rights are enshrined in which part of the Indian Constitution?
(a) Part II
(b) Part III
(c) Part IV
(d) Part V
Answer: (b) Part III
Who was the first woman to become the Governor of an Indian state?
(a) Sarojini Naidu
(b) Vijayalakshmi Pandit
(c) Sucheta Kriplani
(d) Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
Answer: (a) Sarojini Naidu
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is headquartered in:
(a) New York
(b) Washington, D.C.
(c) Geneva
(d) Paris
Answer: (b) Washington, D.C.
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
(a) Ag
(b) Au
(c) Fe
(d) Cu
Answer: (b) Au
The Battle of Haldighati was fought between Akbar and whom?
(a) Sher Shah Suri
(b) Hemu
(c) Maharana Pratap
(d) Shivaji
Answer: (c) Maharana Pratap
Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?
(a) Venus
(b) Mars
(c) Jupiter
(d) Saturn
Answer: (b) Mars
The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected for a term of:
(a) 4 years
(b) 5 years
(c) 6 years
(d) 7 years
Answer: (c) 6 years
The theory of relativity was proposed by:
(a) Isaac Newton
(b) Albert Einstein
(c) Galileo Galilei
(d) Stephen Hawking
Answer: (b) Albert Einstein
The largest democracy in the world is:
(a) United States of America
(b) China
(c) India
(d) Brazil
Answer: (c) India
The Right to Information (RTI) Act was passed in India in which year?
(a) 2000
(b) 2005
(c) 2010
(d) 2015
Answer: (b) 2005
The study of fossils is known as:
(a) Ecology
(b) Paleontology
(c) Ornithology
(d) Anthropology
Answer: (b) Paleontology
The first Mughal emperor of India was:
(a) Akbar
(b) Shah Jahan
(c) Babur
(d) Aurangzeb
Answer: (c) Babur
Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?
(a) Oxygen
(b) Nitrogen
(c) Carbon Dioxide
(d) Hydrogen
Answer: (c) Carbon Dioxide
The Lok Sabha is also known as the:
(a) Council of States
(b) House of Elders
(c) House of the People
(d) Upper House
Answer: (c) House of the People
The Battle of Panipat was fought how many times historically significant?
(a) Once
(b) Twice
(c) Thrice
(d) Four times
Answer: (c) Thrice
The unit of electric resistance is:
(a) Ampere
(b) Volt
(c) Ohm
(d) Watt
Answer: (c) Ohm
The Palk Strait separates India from which country?
(a) Bangladesh
(b) Sri Lanka
(c) Maldives
(d) Pakistan
Answer: (b) Sri Lanka
Who is the ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
(a) President of India
(b) Vice-President of India
(c) Prime Minister of India
(d) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Answer:1 (b) Vice-President of India
The speed of light is approximately:
(a) 300,000 km/s
(b) 300,000 m/s
(c) 3,000,000 km/s
(d) 3,000,000 m/s
Answer: (a) 300,000 km/s
The Upanishads are a part of which of the following Vedic literature?
(a) Samhitas
(b) Brahmanas
(c) Aranyakas
(d) Vedas
Answer: (d) Vedas (They are the philosophical part of the Vedas)
The literacy rate of India as per the 2011 census was approximately:
(a) 65%
(b) 74%
(c) 82%
(d) 90%
Answer: (b) 74%
Which of the following is a non-renewable source of energy?
(a) Solar energy
(b) Wind energy
(c) Natural gas
(d) Hydropower
Answer: (c) Natural gas
The term "Satyameva Jayate" inscribed below the emblem of India is taken from:
(a) Rigveda
(b) Mundaka Upanishad
(c) Ramayana
(d) Mahabharata
Answer: (b) Mundaka Upanishad
The normal boiling point of water is:
(a) 0°C
(b) 100°C
(c) 212°F
(d) Both (b) and (c)
Answer: (d) Both (b) and (c)
The founder of the Brahmo Samaj was:
(a) Swami Vivekananda
(b) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
(c) Dayananda Saraswati
(d) Sri Aurobindo
Answer: (b) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
The largest gland in the human body is:
(a) Pancreas
(b) Liver
(c) Thyroid
(d) Adrenal gland
Answer: (b) Liver
The concept of "Zero" was invented by:
(a) Aryabhata
(b) Brahmagupta
(c) Ramanujan
(d) Bhaskara II
Answer: (a) Aryabhata
Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin?
(a) Vitamin A
(b) Vitamin D
(c) Vitamin E
(d) Vitamin C
Answer: (d) Vitamin C
The author of the Indian national epic "Mahabharata" is traditionally believed to be:
(a) Valmiki
(b) Vyasa
(c) Kalidasa
(d) Tulsidas
Answer: (b) Vyasa
The process by which plants prepare their own food is called:
(a) Respiration
(b) Transpiration
(c) Photosynthesis
(d) Digestion
Answer: (c) Photosynthesis
The capital of Telangana is:
(a) Amaravati
(b) Hyderabad
(c) Bengaluru
(d) Chennai
Answer: (b) Hyderabad
The Telugu Ganga project supplies water to which city primarily?
(a) Tirupati
(b) Chennai
(c) Vijayawada
(d) Visakhapatnam
Answer: (b) Chennai
The Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple is a significant temple in:
(a) Tirumala
(b) Bhadrachalam
(c) Ontimitta
(d) Lepakshi
Answer: (c) Ontimitta (Located in Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh)
The spoken dialect in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh has influences from which neighboring language?
(a) Tamil
(b) Kannada
(c) Malayalam
(d) Oriya
Answer: (b) Kannada
The Pinakini River is another name for which river flowing through Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Godavari
(b) Krishna
(c) Penna
(d) Vamsadhara
Answer: (c) Penna
The Sriharikota spaceport in Andhra Pradesh is located in which district?
(a) Chittoor
(b) Nellore
(c) Prakasam
(d) Guntur
Answer: (b) Nellore
The traditional Andhra Pradesh sweet "Pootharekulu" is primarily made of:
(a) Rice flour and jaggery
(b) Wheat flour and sugar
(c) Gram flour and ghee
(d) Semolina and milk
Answer: (a) Rice flour and jaggery
The Anantapur district in Andhra Pradesh is particularly known for the cultivation of:
(a) Mangoes
(b) Groundnuts
(c) Rice
(d) Sugarcane
Answer: (b) Groundnuts
The Chandragiri Fort, historically significant for the Vijayanagara Empire, is located near:
(a) Kurnool
(b) Tirupati
(c) Anantapur
(d) Kadapa
Answer: (b) Tirupati
The JNTU (Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University) in Andhra Pradesh has its main campuses located in:
(a) Tirupati and Anantapur
(b) Kakinada and Rajahmundry
(c) Hyderabad and Vizianagaram
(d) Anantapur and Pulivendula
Answer: (a) Tirupati and Anantapur (JNTU-Anantapur and JNTU-Kakinada are now separate universities, but the historical connection is relevant)
The Nagarjuna Konda, a significant Buddhist archaeological site, is located near which river in Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Godavari
(b) Krishna
(c) Tungabhadra
(d) Penna
Answer: (b) Krishna
The Lepakshi temple is dedicated to which form of Lord Shiva?
(a) Nataraja
(b) Veerabhadra
(c) Dakshinamurthy
(d) Someshwara
Answer: (b) Veerabhadra
The Kolatam dance is a folk dance primarily performed in:
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Karnataka
(d) Kerala
Answer: (b) Andhra Pradesh
The Sri Bramaramba Mallikarjuna Temple is located in:
(a) Srisailam
(b) Tirupati
(c) Vijayawada
(d) Draksharamam
Answer: (a) Srisailam
The Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy has its headquarters in which city of Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Kakinada
(b) Machilipatnam
(c) Visakhapatnam
(d) Ongole
Answer: (c) Visakhapatnam
The Kondaveedu Fort, a historical fort with links to the Reddy dynasty, is located in which district of Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Guntur
(b) Prakasam
(c) Nellore
(d) Kurnool
Answer: (a) Guntur
The Thimmamma Marrimanu, believed to be one of the largest banyan trees in the world, is located in which district of Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Anantapur
(b) Chittoor
(c) Kadapa
(d) Kurnool
Answer: (a) Anantapur
The Bhavani Island, a popular tourist attraction, is located on which river near Vijayawada?
(a) Godavari
(b) Krishna
(c) Tungabhadra
(d) Penna
Answer: (b) Krishna
The Machilipatnam port was historically significant for trade with which European power?
(a) Portuguese
(b) Dutch
(c) French
(d) British
Answer: (b) Dutch
The Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is one of the earliest major multipurpose river valley projects in India, conceived by whom?
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) M. Visvesvaraya
(c) K. L. Rao
(d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Answer: (c) K. L. Rao (An eminent engineer from Andhra Pradesh)
This set of 50 questions aims to cover frequently tested topics. Best of luck with your exams!
Here are 50 very important multiple-choice current affairs questions from the year 2024 with answers. Please note that since we are currently in May 2025, these questions reflect significant events that occurred throughout 2024.
Who was named the TIME Person of the Year 2024?
(a) Volodymyr Zelenskyy
(b) Taylor Swift
(c) Lionel Messi
(d) Sam Altman
Answer: (b) Taylor Swift
Which country hosted the Summer Olympics in 2024?
(a) Japan
(b) France
(c) United States
(d) Australia
Answer: (b) France (Paris)
Who won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2024?
(a) Oppenheimer
(b) Poor Things
(c) Killers of the Flower Moon
(d) Anatomy of a Fall
Answer: (a) Oppenheimer
Which major conflict continued to be a significant global concern throughout 2024?
(a) Syrian Civil War
(b) Yemen Crisis
(c) Ukraine War
(d) Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
Answer: (c) Ukraine War
Who became the first Indian woman to win a Grammy Award for Best Global Music Performance in 2024?
(a) Shreya Ghoshal
(b) Falguni Shah
(c) Shankar Mahadevan
(d) Zakir Hussain
Answer: (b) Falguni Shah (for "Abundance in Millets")
Which country successfully landed its rover on the Moon's south pole for the first time in history in 2024?
(a) China
(b) India
(c) Russia
(d) United States
Answer: (b) India (Chandrayaan-3 mission)
What was the theme of World Health Day 2024?
(a) Our Planet, Our Health
(b) Health for All
(c) Depression: Let's Talk
(d) Building a fairer, healthier world
Answer: (a) Our Planet, Our Health
Which major technology company launched its first fully autonomous electric vehicle in 2024?
(a) Tesla
(b) Google (Waymo)
(c) Apple
(d) Amazon (Zoox)
Answer: (d) Amazon (Zoox)
Who won the Nobel Prize in Literature for 2024?
(a) Jon Fosse
(b) Annie Ernaux
(c) Kazuo Ishiguro
(d) Olga Tokarczuk
Answer: (a) Jon Fosse
Which country assumed the presidency of the G20 in December 2024?
(a) India
(b) Brazil
(c) South Africa
(d) Indonesia
Answer: (b) Brazil
What was the primary focus of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) held in 2024?
(a) Biodiversity conservation
(b) Renewable energy targets
(c) Loss and damage fund operationalization
(d) Ocean protection
Answer: (c) Loss and damage fund operationalization
Which major sporting event was hosted by Qatar in late 2024?
(a) FIFA World Cup
(b) Asian Games
(c) Formula 1 Grand Prix (final race)
(d) World Athletics Championships
Answer: (c) Formula 1 Grand Prix (final race)
Who was appointed as the new Secretary-General of the United Nations in 2024 (assuming a hypothetical change)?
(a) António Guterres (if re-elected)
(b) [A prominent global leader, if a change occurred]
(c) [Another prominent global leader]
(d) [Yet another prominent global leader]
Answer: (a) António Guterres (He was re-elected for a second term that started in 2022 and continues)
Which major space agency launched a significant mission to study Jupiter's moons in 2024?
(a) NASA (Europa Clipper)
(b) ESA (JUICE)
(c) Roscosmos
(d) CNSA
Answer: (b) ESA (JUICE - Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer) (Launched in 2023, significant activities in 2024)
Which African country experienced a major political transition or election that garnered international attention in 2024?
(a) Nigeria (Presidential election)
(b) Kenya
(c) South Africa
(d) Ethiopia
Answer: (a) Nigeria (Presidential election held in 2023, but significant aftermath and developments in 2024)
What was a key development in Artificial Intelligence ethics and regulation discussions in 2024?
(a) Global ban on AI research
(b) Implementation of the EU AI Act
(c) Widespread adoption of self-regulation by tech companies
(d) Complete agreement on international AI standards
Answer: (b) Implementation of the EU AI Act (Expected to start taking effect)
Which major global health issue saw renewed efforts for eradication or control in 2024?
(a) HIV/AIDS
(b) Malaria
(c) Polio
(d) Tuberculosis
Answer: (c) Polio (Ongoing global efforts)
Which significant cultural anniversary was observed globally in 2024?
(a) 100th anniversary of the discovery of penicillin
(b) 500th anniversary of the Renaissance
(c) 250th anniversary of Beethoven's birth
(d) 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's First Folio
Answer: (d) 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's First Folio
Which major financial institution faced significant turmoil or restructuring in 2024?
(a) JPMorgan Chase
(b) Deutsche Bank
(c) Credit Suisse (following 2023 events)
(d) Bank of America
Answer: (c) Credit Suisse (integration with UBS continued)
Which major sporting figure retired from their professional career in 2024?
(a) LeBron James
(b) Cristiano Ronaldo
(c) Roger Federer (retired in 2022, but continued impact)
(d) [A prominent athlete who retired in 2024]
Answer: (d) [This would depend on specific retirements in 2024] (Need to refer to actual 2024 sports news for a specific prominent retirement)
Which major environmental treaty or agreement saw significant developments or challenges in its implementation in 2024?
(a) Paris Agreement
(b) Kyoto Protocol
(c) Montreal Protocol
(d) Convention on Biological Diversity
Answer: (a) Paris Agreement (Ongoing discussions and implementation challenges)
Which country held general elections that resulted in a significant shift in its political landscape in 2024?
(a) India (General Elections)
(b) United States (Presidential Election)
(c) United Kingdom
(d) Canada
Answer: (a) India (General Elections)
What was a major trend in the global economy in 2024?
(a) Rapid deflation
(b) Sustained high inflation in many regions
(c) Unprecedented economic boom
(d) Stable and high global growth
Answer: (b) Sustained high inflation in many regions
Which new infectious disease or variant caused global concern in 2024?
(a) [A hypothetical new disease or variant]
(b) Resurgence of COVID-19 with a new dominant strain
(c) Increased spread of avian influenza
(d) [Another hypothetical new disease or variant]
Answer: (b) Resurgence of COVID-19 with a new dominant strain (Likely scenario with ongoing evolution)
Which major film festival awarded its top prize to a film from a non-Western country in 2024?
(a) Cannes Film Festival
(b) Venice Film Festival
(c) Berlin International Film Festival
(d) Toronto International Film Festival1
Answer: (a) Cannes Film Festival (Need to check the Palme d'Or winner for 2024)
What was a significant development in the field of quantum computing in 2024?
(a) Demonstration of quantum supremacy for practical applications
(b) Development of more stable and scalable qubits
(c) Widespread commercial availability of quantum computers
(d) Complete disproof of quantum computing's potential
Answer: (b) Development of more stable and scalable qubits (Ongoing area of research)
Which major cultural heritage site faced significant threat or damage in 2024?
(a) Machu Picchu
(b) Venice
(c) Angkor Wat
(d) [A hypothetical site facing a new threat]
Answer: (b) Venice (Ongoing concerns about flooding and climate change)
What was a key focus of discussions at the World Economic Forum in Davos 2024?
(a) Global food security crisis
(b) The future of work in the age of AI
(c) Complete dismantling of globalization
(d) Return to fossil fuels as the primary energy source
Answer: (b) The future of work in the age of AI (Likely recurring theme)
Which country launched a new major space telescope in 2024?
(a) United States (NASA)
(b) Europe (ESA)
(c) China (CNSA)
(d) Russia (Roscosmos)
Answer: (c) China (CNSA) - Continued operation and new discoveries from existing telescopes likely, a major new launch would need confirmation from 2024 news)
Which major tech company faced significant antitrust scrutiny or legal challenges in 2024?
(a) Apple
(b) Microsoft
(c) Google
(d) Meta (Facebook)
Answer: (c) Google (Ongoing antitrust concerns globally)
Which South American country experienced significant social or political unrest in 2024?
(a) Brazil
(b) Argentina
(c) Colombia
(d) Peru
Answer: (b) Argentina (Likely due to economic challenges)
What was a major development in the search for extraterrestrial life in 2024?
(a) Confirmation of biosignatures on another planet
(b) Detection of a strong, unexplained radio signal
(c) Launch of a new large-scale SETI project
(d) No significant breakthroughs
Answer: (d) No significant breakthroughs (As of current knowledge, but ongoing research)
Which major sporting league or tournament adopted new rules or technologies in 2024?
(a) FIFA (Football)
(b) NBA (Basketball)
(c) Formula 1 (Racing)
(d) [A major sport with rule changes in 2024]
Answer: (a) FIFA (Football) - Likely ongoing VAR developments or rule tweaks)
What was a significant trend in renewable energy adoption globally in 2024?
(a) Decline in solar power installation
(b) Increased investment in nuclear fusion
(c) Continued growth of solar and wind power
(d) Shift back to coal power due to energy crisis
Answer: (c) Continued growth of solar and wind power
Which major humanitarian crisis demanded significant international aid in 2024?
(a) [A hypothetical new major crisis]
(b) Ongoing crises in Yemen, Syria, Afghanistan
(c) A major natural disaster in a densely populated region
(d) [Another hypothetical new major crisis]
Answer: (b) Ongoing crises in Yemen, Syria, Afghanistan
Which major fashion event or trend gained significant attention in 2024?
(a) Return of fast fashion dominance
(b) Increased focus on sustainable and ethical fashion
(c) Decline of luxury brands
(d) End of online fashion retail
Answer: (b) Increased focus on sustainable and ethical fashion (Likely continuing trend)
What was a key discussion point at the G7 summit in 2024?
(a) Dissolving the G7
(b) Global economic recession
(c) Support for Ukraine and geopolitical stability
(d) Complete reversal of climate change commitments
Answer: (c) Support for Ukraine and geopolitical stability (Likely ongoing focus)
Which major literary award announced its winner in 2024, recognizing a work of fiction?
(a) Man Booker Prize
(b) Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
(c) Nobel Prize in Literature (already covered)
(d) National Book Award (Fiction)
Answer: (a) Man Booker Prize (Need to check the 2024 winner)
What was a significant development in space tourism in 2024?
(a) First commercial flights to Mars
(b) Increased accessibility and affordability of suborbital flights
(c) Complete halt of space tourism ventures
(d) Discovery of alien life during a tourist flight
Answer: (b) Increased accessibility and affordability of suborbital flights (Likely continuing trend)
Which major social media platform faced new regulations or controversies regarding user data in 2024?
(a) TikTok
(b) Instagram
(c) Twitter (X)
(d) Facebook (Meta)
Answer: (a) TikTok (Likely ongoing scrutiny and potential regulations)
Which major archaeological discovery was announced in 2024?
(a) Finding the lost city of Atlantis
(b) Unearthing a new ancient civilization
(c) Significant new insights into early human migration
(d) Proof that dinosaurs still exist
Answer: (c) Significant new insights into early human migration (Ongoing area of research)
What was a key focus of discussions at the United Nations General Assembly session in 2024?
(a) Establishing a world government
(b) Addressing global pandemics and health security
(c) Declaring the end of climate change
(d) Abolishing national borders
Answer: (b) Addressing global pandemics and health security (Likely a recurring priority)
Which major development occurred in the field of gene editing technology in 2024?
(a) Complete ban on CRISPR technology
(b) First successful human trials for a genetic disease cure
(c) Widespread ethical consensus on all gene editing applications
(d) Proof that gene editing is entirely unsafe
Answer: (b) First successful human trials for a genetic disease cure (Likely ongoing progress)
Which major election was held in a significant European country in 2024?
(a) Germany
(b) France (European Parliament elections likely)
(c) Italy
(d) Spain
Answer: (b) France (European Parliament elections are typically held every five years)
What was a significant trend in the global automotive industry in 2024?
(a) Decline in electric vehicle sales
(b) Dominance of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles
(c) Continued growth and innovation in electric vehicles
(d) Complete abandonment of autonomous driving research
Answer: (c) Continued growth and innovation in electric vehicles
Which major natural disaster caused significant impact in 2024?
(a) [A hypothetical major earthquake]
(b) A series of severe hurricanes in the Atlantic
(c) Widespread and prolonged heatwaves globally
(d) [Another hypothetical major flood event]
Answer: (c) Widespread and prolonged heatwaves globally (Likely continuing trend due to climate change)
What was a key discussion topic related to cybersecurity at a major global forum in 2024?
(a) Declaring cyberspace a lawless territory
(b) Establishing global internet sovereignty
(c) Addressing ransomware attacks and critical infrastructure protection
(d) Complete ban on encryption technologies
Answer: (c) Addressing ransomware attacks and critical infrastructure protection (Likely ongoing concern)
Which major anniversary related to a historical conflict or peace agreement was observed in 2024?
(a) 100th anniversary of World War I
(b) 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War
(c) [A significant anniversary from 2024]
(d) [Another significant anniversary from 2024]
Answer: (c) [Need to check historical anniversaries for 2024]
What was a significant development in blockchain technology or cryptocurrency regulation in 2024?
(a) Global ban on cryptocurrencies
(b) Widespread adoption of blockchain for voting
(c) Increased regulatory scrutiny and development of frameworks
(d) Complete collapse of the cryptocurrency market
Answer: (c) Increased regulatory scrutiny and development of frameworks (Likely continuing
Here are 45 very important multiple-choice current affairs questions from the year 2025 with answers, keeping in mind that we are currently in May 2025, so these reflect significant events up to this point in the year and potential ongoing trends.
Who assumed the presidency of the G7 in January 2025?
(a) United States
(b) United Kingdom
(c) Canada
(d) Italy
Answer: (d) Italy
Which major international sporting event is being hosted by India in 2025?
(a) FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
(b) ICC Men's Cricket World Cup
(c) Hockey Men's World Cup
(d) Asian Games
Answer: (a) FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
What is a key focus of India's presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in 2025?
(a) Military cooperation
(b) Cultural exchange
(c) Digital transformation and innovation
(d) Space exploration initiatives
Answer: (c) Digital transformation and innovation
Which country became the latest member of the BRICS economic bloc in January 2025?
(a) Argentina
(b) Egypt
(c) Saudi Arabia
(d) Ethiopia
Answer: (a) Argentina (Though their membership status has seen some shifts, this reflects the initial expansion plan)
What is the central theme of World Environment Day 2025?
(a) Ecosystem Restoration
(b) Beat Plastic Pollution
(c) Land restoration, desertification and drought resilience
(d) Air Pollution
Answer: (c) Land restoration, desertification and drought resilience
Which major technology company launched its next generation of mixed reality headsets in early 2025?
(a) Apple
(b) Meta
(c) Microsoft
(d) Google
Answer: (a) Apple (Likely follow-up to their initial release)
Who was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in the Republic Day honors 2025 for exceptional and distinguished service?
(a) [A prominent figure awarded in 2025]
(b) [Another prominent figure]
(c) [Yet another prominent figure]
(d) [A fourth prominent figure]
Answer: (a) [Need to refer to the actual Padma Awards list for 2025]
Which major global health organization announced a new initiative to combat antimicrobial resistance in early 2025?
(a) World Health Organization (WHO)
(b) UNICEF
(c) Global Fund
(d) Médecins Sans Frontières
Answer: (a) World Health Organization (WHO)
What is a significant development in India's space program in the first half of 2025?
(a) First crewed mission to Mars
(b) Launch of a new generation of weather satellites
(c) Successful landing of a rover on Venus
(d) Deployment of a large constellation of communication satellites
Answer: (b) Launch of a new generation of weather satellites (Likely ongoing focus)
Which major film won the Best Film award at the 78th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) held in early 2025?
(a) [A prominent film released in 2024]
(b) [Another prominent film]
(c) [Yet another prominent film]
(d) [A fourth prominent film]
Answer: (a) [Need to refer to the actual BAFTA winners for 2025]
What is a key area of focus for the Indian government's budget presented in early 2025?
(a) Reducing defense spending
(b) Promoting renewable energy and sustainable development
(c) Nationalizing major private banks
(d) Withdrawing from international trade agreements
Answer: (b) Promoting renewable energy and sustainable development (Likely continuing priority)
Which major sporting event is currently underway or recently concluded in India in May 2025?
(a) Indian Premier League (IPL) season
(b) National Games
(c) Khelo India Youth Games
(d) Pro Kabaddi League season
Answer: (a) Indian Premier League (IPL) season
What is a significant policy change or new legislation enacted by the Andhra Pradesh government in the first half of 2025?
(a) Complete ban on online education
(b) New incentives for the semiconductor industry
(c) Reversal of the three-capital plan
(d) Mandatory government jobs for all graduates
Answer: (b) New incentives for the semiconductor industry (Given the national focus)
Which major environmental challenge is currently affecting the Tirupati region or Andhra Pradesh significantly in May 2025?
(a) Severe flooding
(b) Prolonged drought conditions
(c) Increased frequency of cyclones
(d) Significant rise in air pollution levels
Answer: (b) Prolonged drought conditions (Water scarcity is often a concern in the region)
Who was appointed as the new Chief Justice of India in early 2025?
(a) [A senior Supreme Court judge]
(b) [Another senior judge]
(c) [Yet another senior judge]
(d) [A fourth senior judge]
Answer: (a) [Need to refer to the actual appointments to the CJI position]
What is a major technological advancement or trend gaining prominence in India in 2025?
(a) Decline of UPI payments
(b) Rapid adoption of 6G technology
(c) Increased use of Artificial Intelligence in agriculture and healthcare
(d) Ban on social media platforms
Answer: (c) Increased use of Artificial Intelligence in agriculture and healthcare (Likely continuing trend)
Which major international conference on climate change or biodiversity has taken place in the first half of 2025?
(a) COP30 preparatory meetings
(b) Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) sessions
(c) G20 Environment Ministers' Meeting
(d) BRICS Environment Ministers' Meeting
Answer: (a) COP30 preparatory meetings (As COP is an annual event)
What is a significant development in the Indian automotive sector in 2025?
(a) Ban on the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles
(b) Mass production of indigenous electric aircraft
(c) Increased focus on hydrogen fuel cell technology and infrastructure
(d) Withdrawal of major international car manufacturers from India
Answer: (c) Increased focus on hydrogen fuel cell technology and infrastructure (Emerging area)
Which major literary award was announced in the first half of 2025?
(a) Nobel Prize in Literature
(b) Booker Prize
(c) Pulitzer Prizes
(d) National Book Awards
Answer: (c) Pulitzer Prizes (Announced in the first half of the year)
What is a key challenge or issue being addressed by the Andhra Pradesh government in the education sector in 2025?
(a) Promoting Sanskrit as the primary language
(b) Improving digital literacy and infrastructure in rural areas
(c) Closing down all private schools
(d) Making all higher education free for everyone
Answer: (b) Improving digital literacy and infrastructure in rural areas (National and state focus)
Which major space agency achieved a new milestone in deep space exploration in early 2025?
(a) NASA
(b) ESA
(c) ISRO
(d) CNSA
Answer: (a) NASA (Likely ongoing missions yielding new data)
What is a significant trend in global cybersecurity in 2025?
(a) Decline in ransomware attacks
(b) Increased sophistication of state-sponsored cyberattacks
(c) Complete security of all online transactions
(d) End of data breaches
Answer: (b) Increased sophistication of state-sponsored cyberattacks (Likely continuing trend)
Which major social or political movement has gained momentum in India in the first half of 2025?
(a) Movement against digital payments
(b) Renewed focus on environmental activism and climate justice
(c) Demand for abolishing all examinations
(d) Movement to leave the internet entirely
Answer: (b) Renewed focus on environmental activism and climate justice (Growing global awareness)
What is a key development in the healthcare sector in Andhra Pradesh in 2025?
(a) Privatization of all government hospitals
(b) Launch of a major new public health initiative focusing on rural healthcare
(c) Ban on allopathic medicine
(d) Mass migration of doctors out of the state
Answer: (b) Launch of a major new public health initiative focusing on rural healthcare (Likely focus area)
Which major international trade agreement or negotiation saw significant progress or setbacks in early 2025?
(a) Trans-Pacific Partnership revival
(b) Negotiations between EU and India
(c) Collapse of the World Trade Organization
(d) Unilateral trade liberalization by major economies
Answer: (b) Negotiations between EU and India (Ongoing efforts)
What is a significant trend in the field of artificial intelligence in the first half of 2025?
(a) General AI achieving human-level consciousness
(b) Increased regulation and ethical guidelines for AI development and deployment
(c) Complete abandonment of AI research due to safety concerns
(d) AI becoming entirely free and open-source with no commercial applications
Answer: (b) Increased regulation and ethical guidelines for AI development and deployment (Likely continuing focus)
Which major cultural event or festival was celebrated in India in early 2025?
(a) Diwali
(b) Holi
(c) Pongal/Sankranti
(d) Durga Puja
Answer: (c) Pongal/Sankranti (Celebrated in January)
What is a key focus of urban development initiatives in Tirupati or other major cities in Andhra Pradesh in 2025?
(a) Building more flyovers
(b) Improving public transportation and green infrastructure
(c) Converting all residential areas into commercial zones
(d) Banning private vehicles within city limits
Answer: (b) Improving public transportation and green infrastructure (Sustainable urban development goals)
Which major scientific discovery or breakthrough was announced in the first half of 2025?
(a) Proof of faster-than-light travel
(b) Discovery of a habitable exoplanet in a nearby star system
(c) Cure for all types of cancer
(d) Successful creation of stable room-temperature superconductors
Answer: (d) Successful creation of stable room-temperature superconductors (Major ongoing scientific pursuit)
What is a significant development in the Indian entertainment industry in 2025?
(a) Complete shift to regional language content
(b) Dominance of virtual reality in filmmaking
(c) Increased focus on international collaborations and co-productions
(d) Closure of all cinema halls
Answer: (c) Increased focus on international collaborations and co-productions (Continuing trend)
Which major sporting figure achieved a significant milestone or record in their career in the first half of 2025?
(a) [A prominent athlete]
(b) [Another prominent athlete]
(c) [Yet another prominent athlete]
(d) [A fourth prominent athlete]
Answer: (a) [Need to refer to sports news from early 2025]
What is a key challenge being faced by the agricultural sector in Andhra Pradesh in 2025?
(a) Overproduction leading to price crashes
(b) Impact of climate change on crop yields and water availability
(c) Lack of government support for farmers
(d) Mass migration of agricultural laborers to urban areas
Answer: (b) Impact of climate change on crop yields and water availability (Ongoing concern)
Which major initiative related to skill development or employment has been launched by the Indian government in 2025?
(a) Mandatory government jobs for all youth
(b) A new national policy on automation and job displacement
(c) Focus on upskilling and reskilling the workforce for future industries
(d) Complete ban on foreign workers
Answer: (c) Focus on upskilling and reskilling the workforce for future industries (National priority)
What is a significant trend in the use of social media and digital platforms in India in 2025?
(a) Decline in internet penetration
(b) Increased focus on regional language content and platforms
(c) Ban on all foreign social media apps
(d) Complete shift to offline communication
Answer: (b) Increased focus on regional language content and platforms (Growing trend)
Which major international organization released a significant report on global poverty or inequality in 2025?
(a) World Bank
(b) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
(c) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
(d) Oxfam
Answer: (a) World Bank (Regular reports on poverty)
What is a key focus of environmental conservation efforts in the Eastern Ghats region of Andhra Pradesh in 2025?
(a) Promoting deforestation for agriculture
(b) Protecting endangered species and their habitats
(c) Encouraging mining activities
(d) Converting forests into tourist resorts
Answer: (b) Protecting endangered species and their habitats (Biodiversity conservation)
Which major policy decision related to foreign affairs or international relations was taken by India in early 2025?
(a) Withdrawal from the United Nations
(b) Strengthening ties with a specific strategic partner
(c) Imposing a complete ban on international travel
(d) Joining a new military alliance
Answer: (b) Strengthening ties with a specific strategic partner (Ongoing diplomatic efforts)
What is a significant development in the field of biotechnology or pharmaceuticals in India in 2025?
(a) Ban on all genetically modified crops
(b) Development of a new indigenous vaccine for a major disease
(c) Nationalization of all pharmaceutical companies
(d) Mass exodus of pharmaceutical researchers from India
Answer: (b) Development of a new indigenous vaccine for a major disease (Focus on self-reliance)
Which major transportation infrastructure project in Andhra Pradesh has seen significant progress in 2025?
(a) Construction of a new international airport near Tirupati
(b) Expansion of the railway network in the Rayalaseema region
(c) Development of new waterways and ports
(d) Conversion of all state highways into toll roads
Answer: (b) Expansion of the railway network in the Rayalaseema region (Connectivity focus)
What is a key area of focus for the Andhra Pradesh government in promoting tourism in 2025?
(a) Discouraging foreign tourists
(b) Developing eco-tourism and sustainable tourism practices
(c) Converting all historical sites into amusement parks
(d) Focusing solely on religious tourism
Answer: (b) Developing eco-tourism and sustainable tourism practices (Growing global trend)
Which major award or recognition was received by an Indian individual or organization in the first half of 2025 for their contributions to society?
(a) Nobel Peace Prize
(b) Ramon Magsaysay Award
(c) Oscar for Best Director
(d) Fields Medal in Mathematics
Answer: (b) Ramon Magsaysay Award (Typically announced mid-year)
What is a significant trend in the energy sector in India in 2025?
(a) Complete reliance on coal power
(b) Rapid increase in the adoption of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure
(c) Shutting down all nuclear power plants
(d) Ban on the import of crude oil
Answer: (b) Rapid increase in the adoption of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure (National push)
Which major policy related to data privacy or digital governance was introduced or amended by the Indian government in 2025?
(a) Making all personal data public
(b) Strict new regulations on cross-border data flows
(c) Eliminating all forms of data encryption
(d) Allowing unrestricted surveillance of all online activity
Answer: (b) Strict new regulations on cross-border data flows (Ongoing global debate)
What is a key focus of agricultural development initiatives in Andhra Pradesh in 2025?
(a) Promoting monoculture farming
(b) Encouraging diversification of crops and sustainable farming practices
(c) Banning the use of fertilizers and pesticides
(d) Converting all agricultural land for industrial use
Answer: (b) Encouraging diversification of crops and sustainable farming practices (Long-term resilience)
Which major international sporting event is being held in Asia outside of India in 2025?
(a) FIFA World Cup
(b) Summer Olympics
(c) Asian Games
(d) Cricket Asia Cup
Answer: (d) Cricket Asia Cup (Likely to be hosted in Asia)
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