India general knowledge questions and answers

🇮🇳 India General Knowledge Quiz – Test Your Knowledge

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1️⃣ What is the capital of India?

New Delhi
Mumbai
Kolkata

2️⃣ Who is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution?

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Jawaharlal Nehru
Sardar Patel

3️⃣ How many states are there in India (2026)?

28
29
30

4️⃣ Which river is called the Sorrow of Bihar?

Kosi
Ganga
Yamuna

5️⃣ Who was the first President of India?

Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Dr. Radhakrishnan
Zakir Hussain

6️⃣ Which Article deals with President’s Rule?

Article 356
Article 370
Article 324

7️⃣ Which city is known as Silicon Valley of India?

Bengaluru
Hyderabad
Pune

8️⃣ Which amendment is known as Mini Constitution?

42nd Amendment
44th Amendment
61st Amendment

9️⃣ Who launched Quit India Movement?

Mahatma Gandhi
Subhash Chandra Bose
Bhagat Singh

🔟 Which is India’s highest civilian award?

Bharat Ratna
Padma Shri
Param Vir Chakra

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✅ Correct Answers with Explanation

Q1: New Delhi – It is the capital of India.

Q2: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar – Chairman of Drafting Committee.

Q3: 28 – India has 28 states and 8 UTs.

Q4: Kosi River – Causes frequent floods in Bihar.

Q5: Dr. Rajendra Prasad – First President (1950).

Q6: Article 356 – Deals with President’s Rule.

Q7: Bengaluru – India’s IT hub.

Q8: 42nd Amendment – Known as Mini Constitution.

Q9: Mahatma Gandhi – Launched in 1942.

Q10: Bharat Ratna – Highest civilian award.