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In terms of population, India is the _______ most populous country.- a)First
- b)Second
- c)Third
- d)Fourth
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
First
b)
Second
c)
Third
d)
Fourth
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Riya Singh answered |
India now has over 1.4 billion people, making it the most populous country in the world after it surpassed China in 2023.
Which country does not share a land border with India?- a)Nepal
- b)Bhutan
- c)Sri Lanka
- d)China
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Nepal
b)
Bhutan
c)
Sri Lanka
d)
China
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Kds Coaching answered |
Sri Lanka is an island separated by the sea from India. Nepal, Bhutan, and China all touch India by land.
Which city is the capital of Andhra Pradesh?- a)Hyderabad
- b)Amaravati
- c)Visakhapatnam
- d)Guntur
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Hyderabad
b)
Amaravati
c)
Visakhapatnam
d)
Guntur
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Edu Impact answered |
After the 2014 split, Amaravati was chosen as Andhra Pradesh’s new capital on the Krishna River’s banks.
The group of seven northeastern states is commonly called the- a)Eastern Wings
- b)Seven Sisters
- c)Himalayan Foothills
- d)Bay of Bengal States
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Eastern Wings
b)
Seven Sisters
c)
Himalayan Foothills
d)
Bay of Bengal States
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Edu Impact answered |
Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura are known as the Seven Sisters for their close ties.
India became independent on which date?- a)26 January 1950
- b)15 August 1947
- c)26 November 1949
- d)1 January 1950
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
26 January 1950
b)
15 August 1947
c)
26 November 1949
d)
1 January 1950
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Kds Coaching answered |
India became free from British rule on 15 August 1947. Each year on this date, the nation celebrates Independence Day.
Which Union Territory contains the national capital?- a)Puducherry
- b)Chandigarh
- c)Lakshadweep
- d)National Capital Territory of Delhi
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Puducherry
b)
Chandigarh
c)
Lakshadweep
d)
National Capital Territory of Delhi
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Glitz Classes answered |
The NCT of Delhi includes New Delhi, where the President, Parliament, and major ministries are located.
Which physical division of India is characterized by high elevations and includes the Himalayas?- a)Plains
- b)Western Desert
- c)Northern Mountains
- d)Southern Plateaus
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Plains
b)
Western Desert
c)
Northern Mountains
d)
Southern Plateaus
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Dr Manju Sen answered |
The Northern Mountains region includes the Himalayas, which are the world’s tallest mountain range and form India’s northern boundary.
Which island group lies in the Arabian Sea, to the southwest of India?- a)Andaman & Nicobar
- b)Maldives
- c)Lakshadweep
- d)Sri Lanka
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Andaman & Nicobar
b)
Maldives
c)
Lakshadweep
d)
Sri Lanka
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Riya Singh answered |
The Lakshadweep Islands are a chain of 36 coral islands in the Arabian Sea. They form India’s smallest Union Territory.
India is located on which continent?- a)Europe
- b)Asia
- c)Africa
- d)South America
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Europe
b)
Asia
c)
Africa
d)
South America
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Dr Manju Sen answered |
India lies in Asia, the largest continent on Earth. Asia includes many countries such as China, Japan, and Russia.
What is the capital of Telangana?- a)Amaravati
- b)Hyderabad
- c)Vijayawada
- d)Visakhapatnam
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Amaravati
b)
Hyderabad
c)
Vijayawada
d)
Visakhapatnam
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Kds Coaching answered |
Hyderabad, known for its historic Charminar and growing IT sector, is Telangana’s capital city.
Which is the largest state by area in India?- a)Maharashtra
- b)Madhya Pradesh
- c)Uttar Pradesh
- d)Rajasthan
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Maharashtra
b)
Madhya Pradesh
c)
Uttar Pradesh
d)
Rajasthan
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Edu Impact answered |
Rajasthan covers over 342,000 sq km in northwestern India. It includes the Thar Desert and parts of the Aravalli Range.
India’s maximum north–south length is approximately- a)2,933 km
- b)3,000 km
- c)3,214 km
- d)3,500 km
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
2,933 km
b)
3,000 km
c)
3,214 km
d)
3,500 km
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Edu Impact answered |
From Kashmir in the north to Kanyakumari in the south, India spans about 3,214 km. This covers deserts, plains, and coastal areas.
Which is the smallest state by area in India?- a)Goa
- b)Sikkim
- c)Tripura
- d)Manipur
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Goa
b)
Sikkim
c)
Tripura
d)
Manipur
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Riya Singh answered |
Goa spans about 3,700 sq km on India’s west coast. It’s famous for beaches, churches, and tourism.
India’s shape is often compared to a- a)broad kite
- b)circle
- c)rectangle
- d)triangle
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
broad kite
b)
circle
c)
rectangle
d)
triangle
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Learning Enablers answered |
On maps, India bulges in the middle and narrows at the top and bottom, like a kite. This shape makes it easy to spot.
Which new state was carved out of Andhra Pradesh in 2014?- a)Telangana
- b)Odisha
- c)Jharkhand
- d)Chhattisgarh
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which new state was carved out of Andhra Pradesh in 2014?
a)
Telangana
b)
Odisha
c)
Jharkhand
d)
Chhattisgarh
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Learning Enablers answered |
Telangana is the new state that was formed from Andhra Pradesh in 2014.
- It was officially created on 2nd June 2014.
- Telangana was separated due to demands for better governance and regional development.
- This separation was a significant event in Indian politics, reflecting the aspirations of the people in the region.
India’s maximum east–west width is about- a)2,500 km
- b)2,933 km
- c)3,214 km
- d)3,000 km
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
2,500 km
b)
2,933 km
c)
3,214 km
d)
3,000 km
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Riya Singh answered |
From Arunachal Pradesh in the east to Gujarat in the west, India measures roughly 2,933 km. This includes forests, rivers, and mountains.
How many states and Union Territories does India currently have?- a)26 states, 9 UTs
- b)28 states, 8 UTs
- c)29 states, 7 UTs
- d)27 states, 10 UTs
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
26 states, 9 UTs
b)
28 states, 8 UTs
c)
29 states, 7 UTs
d)
27 states, 10 UTs
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Glitz Classes answered |
India now has 28 states with their own governments and 8 Union Territories governed by the central government.
Which island group lies in the Bay of Bengal, east of the Indian mainland?- a)Lakshadweep
- b)Andaman & Nicobar
- c)Maldives
- d)Seychelles
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Lakshadweep
b)
Andaman & Nicobar
c)
Maldives
d)
Seychelles
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Edu Impact answered |
The Andaman & Nicobar Islands are in the Bay of Bengal, off India’s east coast. They are famous for rainforests and coral reefs.
By land area, India ranks as the _______ largest country in the world.- a)Fifth
- b)Sixth
- c)Seventh
- d)Eighth
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Fifth
b)
Sixth
c)
Seventh
d)
Eighth
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Riya Singh answered |
India covers about 3.29 million sq km, making it the seventh-largest country by area. Only six nations—like Russia and Canada—are bigger.
The State of Jammu & Kashmir is poetically referred to as the- a)Jewel in the Crown
- b)Crown on the Head
- c)Heart of India
- d)Gateway to India
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Jewel in the Crown
b)
Crown on the Head
c)
Heart of India
d)
Gateway to India
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Kds Coaching answered |
Jammu & Kashmir sits at India’s northern tip amid the Himalayas. Its snowy peaks make it look like a crown on India’s head.
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