Latest Indian Geography General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

Which state will become the first Indian state to introduce Universal Basic Income ?

A)

Telangana

B)

Manipur

C)

Sikkim

D)

Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer : Sikkim

Sikkim will be first state to implement Universal Basic Income; it's different from Congress' NYAY (Comment) On January 10, 2019, the SDF party announced in the national media that we would be implementing Universal Basic Income (UBI) in Sikkim by 2022.

2 .

Which of the following is the leading producer of soybean in India?

A)

Chhattisgarh

B)

Uttar Pradesh

C)

Karnataka

D)

Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer : Madhya Pradesh

The leading producer of soybean in India is Madhya Pradesh, followed by Maharashtra and Rajasthan.

3 .

Rana Pratap Sagar Dam is built on which of the following rivers?

A)

Chambal

B)

Kosi

C)

Ghagra

D)

Yamuna

Correct Answer : Chambal

The Rana Pratap Sagar Dam is a gravity masonry dam of 53.8 metres (177 ft) height built on the Chambal River at Rawatbhata in Rajasthan in India.

4 .

Khas Mahal and the Shish Mahal are built in which World Heritage Monument?

A)

Humayun's Tomb

B)

Agra Fort

C)

Qutub Minar

D)

Mahabodhi Temple Complex

Correct Answer : Agra Fort

The Sheesh Mahal (The Glass palace) is inside the Agra Fort. It was built by Shahjahan for royal bath and dressing. The mirrors used in the Mahal were brought from Halebs in Alleppo, Syria. Shahjahan built The Khas Mahal also known as 'Amangarh-i-Mualla (the holy resting place) at Agra Fort.

5 .

The difference between Greenwich Mean Time & Indian Standard Time is

A)

5 Hours

B)

5 1/2 Hours

C)

6 Hours

D)

6 1/2 Hours

Correct Answer : 5 1/2 Hours

Indian Standard time is the time observed throughout India and Sri lanka, and GMT or Greenwich Mean Time is the clock time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. Indian Standard Time is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.

6 .

The highest cricket ground in world is at

A)

Australia

B)

London

C)

India

D)

New Zealand

Correct Answer : India

The highest cricket ground in world is in India at Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala, is situated at 4780 feet above the sea level and is one of the most beautiful stadium in the world.

7 .

Which city was adjudged as India's Cleanest City for the third consecutive year as per Swachh Survekshan 2019?

A)

Mysuru

B)

Ambikapur

C)

Bhopal

D)

Indore

Correct Answer : Indore

Indore was adjudged India's cleanest city for the third straight year in the central government's cleanliness survey. The second and third positions in the category were grabbed by Ambikapur in Chhattisgarh and Mysore in Karnataka.

8 .

Janapav hill situated near Indore is the source of which river?

A)

Chambal River

B)

Mahanadi

C)

Mahi River

D)

Tapi river

Correct Answer : Chambal River

Chambal River originates from Janavpur near Mhow town of Indore in Madhya Pradesh.

* It originates from south slope of Vindhyas range.

* Chambal River is a tributary of Yamuna River.

* It flows through Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.

* Chambal and its tributaries drains Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh.

* Right Bank Tributaries - Parbati, Kali Sindh, Shipra.

* Left Bank Tributaries- Gandhi Sagar, Rana Pratap Sagar, Jawahar Sagar, Kota Barrage.

9 .

Which city to become Indiaâ€™s 1st city to have Crematorium For Cows?

A)

Bhopal

B)

Hyderabad

C)

Lucknow

D)

Allahabad

Correct Answer : Bhopal

Bhopal mayor Alok Sharma provision to build a cow crematorium in the Madhya Pradesh capital city Bhopal.

10 .

Which of the following is a manipuri version of Hockey?

A)

Hiyang Tanaba

B)

Khong Kangjei

C)

Yubi Lakpi

D)

None of the above

Correct Answer : Khong Kangjei

Khong kangjei, also known as mukna kangjei or sometimes kanjei, and commonly known as foot hockey, Manipuri hockey or hockey on foot, is a sport similar to field hockey primarily of the state of Manipur in India.