Test your knowledge about India with this engaging General Knowledge (GK) quiz!
Explore fascinating facts about India’s history, culture, landmarks, and more.
Challenge yourself with 30 thought-provoking questions and multiple-choice options.
Discover the richness and diversity of India as you answer questions about its famous monuments, leaders, festivals, and traditions. Put your GK to the test and learn interesting insights about one of the world’s most captivating countries.
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Here are 30 quiz questions about India, each with four options, and the correct Answers are marked at the end of each question:
GK Quiz on India
1. What is the capital city of India?
a) Delhi
b) Mumbai
c) Kolkata
d) Chennai
2. Which river is considered the lifeline of India?
a) Ganges
b) Brahmaputra
c) Yamuna
d) Godavari
3. Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
a) Jawaharlal Nehru
b) Indira Gandhi
c) Mahatma Gandhi
d) Rajendra Prasad
4. Which famous monument in India was built by Emperor Shah Jahan?
a) Qutub Minar
b) Red Fort
c) Taj Mahal
d) Humayun’s Tomb
5. What is the national flower of India?
a) Rose
b) Sunflower
c) Lotus
d) Jasmine
6. Which festival is known as the “Festival of Lights” in India?
a) Diwali
b) Holi
c) Navratri
d) Durga Puja
7. The Indian national flag has three colors – saffron, white, and green. What do these colors represent?
a) Courage, peace, and fertility
b) Sacrifice, purity, and prosperity
c) Love, purity, and growth
d) Power, truth, and harmony
8. Which Indian state is famous for its backwaters and houseboats?
a) Goa
b) Kerala
c) Rajasthan
d) Tamil Nadu
9. Who is known as the “Father of the Indian Constitution”?
a) B. R. Ambedkar
b) Mahatma Gandhi
c) Jawaharlal Nehru
d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
10. The Indian film industry based in Mumbai is popularly known as what?
a) Hollywood
b) Tollywood
c) Bollywood
d) Nollywood
11. Which Indian city is also known as the “Pink City”?
a) Jaipur
b) Jodhpur
c) Udaipur
d) Bikaner
12. What is the national game of India?
a) Cricket
b) Field Hockey
c) Football (Soccer)
d) Badminton
13. Who was the leader of the Indian independence movement and inspired the philosophy of non-violence (ahimsa)?
a) Subhas Chandra Bose
b) Bhagat Singh
c) Mahatma Gandhi
d) Jawaharlal Nehru
14. What is India’s largest city by population?
a) Mumbai
b) Delhi
c) Bangalore
d) Kolkata
15. Which river flows through the city of Varanasi, a major religious hub in India?
a) Yamuna
b) Ganges
c) Brahmaputra
d) Narmada
16. What is the currency of India?
a) Rupee
b) Yen
c) Rupiah
d) Euro
17. India shares its borders with how many countries?
a) 5
b) 6
c) 7
d) 8
18. Who is known as the “Missile Man of India”?
a) Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
b) Dr. Homi J. Bhabha
c) Dr. C. V. Raman
d) Dr. Vikram Sarabhai
19. The famous Ajanta and Ellora Caves are located in which Indian state?
a) Maharashtra
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Rajasthan
d) Karnataka
20. Which Indian state is known as the “Land of the Gods” due to its numerous temples and shrines?
a) Uttarakhand
b) Himachal Pradesh
c) Odisha
d) Bihar
21. The Indian space agency is known as what?
a) ISRO
b) NASA
c) ESA
d) CNSA
22. Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?
a) Sonia Gandhi
b) Indira Gandhi
c) Pratibha Patil
d) Mamata Banerjee
23. Which Indian city is famous for its annual Kumbh Mela, the largest gathering of people on Earth?
a) Haridwar
b) Allahabad (Prayagraj)
c) Varanasi
d) Nashik
24. In which state would you find the Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest in the world?
a) West Bengal
b) Odisha
c) Kerala
d) Tamil Nadu
25. The Indian Parliament consists of two houses. What are their names?
a) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
b) House of Representatives and Senate
c) House of Commons and House of Lords
d) National Assembly and Senate
26. What is the name of the highest mountain peak in India?
a) Kanchenjunga
b) Nanda Devi
c) Mount Everest
d) Makalu
27. Who composed the Indian national anthem, “Jana Gana Mana”?
a) Rabindranath Tagore
b) Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
c) Sarojini Naidu
d) M. Visvesvaraya
28. India gained independence from British rule on which date?
a) August 15, 1947
b) July 4, 1947
c) January 26, 1950
d) May 1, 1948
29. The Indian classical dance form “Bharatanatyam” originated in which state?
a) Kerala
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Karnataka
d) Andhra Pradesh
30. Which famous Indian leader is known as the “Iron Man of India”?
a) Jawaharlal Nehru
b) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
c) Subhas Chandra Bose
d) Lal Bahadur Shastri
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