Question 1

Indian Railways — training hub: Where is the Railway Staff College (now National Academy of Indian Railways) located? Context: Identify the city hosting this apex training institute for Indian Railways officers. Choose the correct city.

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Given fact The Railway Staff College, renamed the National Academy of Indian Railways, is located in Vadodara (Baroda), Gujarat. Elimination Other cities host major railway establishments but not this apex officers’ training academy. Final Answer Vadodara (Baroda), Gujarat.

Question 2

Indian heritage — Sun Temple: The famous Sun Temple is situated at which place in India? Context: Identify the most widely referenced Sun Temple in general knowledge. Choose the correct place.

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Concept / Fact The world-famous Sun Temple with the chariot of Surya is at Konark in the state of Odisha. (There is another noted Sun Temple at Modhera, Gujarat, but the GK reference is typically Konark.) Final Answer Konark (Odisha).

Question 3

Indian geography — Kanchipuram: In which state is the city of Kanchipuram located? Context: Ancient temple city renowned for silk sarees and Pallava architecture. Choose the correct state.

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Fact Kanchipuram is in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Context It is famed for Kanchi Kamakshi Amman Temple and Kanchipuram silk. Final Answer Tamil Nadu.

Question 4

Indian art & heritage — Khajuraho: The world-famous Khajuraho sculptures are located in which Indian state? Context: UNESCO World Heritage temple group known for Nagara-style architecture and intricate carvings. Choose the correct state.

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Fact The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is in Madhya Pradesh (Chhatarpur district). Note They are celebrated for their exquisite sculptures and temple architecture from the Chandela dynasty period. Final Answer Madhya Pradesh.

Question 5

Indian cities — nicknames: Which city is called the “White City” of Rajasthan? Context: Consider traditional building materials and cityscape appearance; compare with Jaipur (Pink) and Jodhpur (Blue). Choose the correct city.

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Concept / Fact Udaipur is widely called the White City (and the City of Lakes) due to its many white marble palaces and havelis. Jaipur is the Pink City and Jodhpur is the Blue City. Final Answer Udaipur.

Question 6

Indian archives and heritage: Identify the city where the National Archives of India is located.  Full question: National Archives is located at which Indian city—the central repository of government records and historical documents?  Choose the cor…

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Given data Institution: National Archives of India (NAI). Task: Identify its city location. Concept/Approach The National Archives of India is the Government of India’s central archival repository, headquartered in New Delhi (Janpath). It preserves official records and historically valuable documents. Eliminating distractors Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, and Pune have important libraries/museums, but the national archival headquarters is in New Delhi. Final Answer New Delhi.

Question 7

Indian ports geography: Recognize what 'Kandla' on the Gulf of Kachchh is best known for.  Full question: 'Kandla' is situated on the Gulf of Kachchh (Kachh) in Gujarat. It is well known for which of the following features in Indian maritime trade? …

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Given data Location: Kandla on the Gulf of Kachchh, Gujarat. Asked: What it is well known for. Concept/Approach Kandla—renamed Deendayal Port—is one of India's largest tidal seaports, handling bulk and container cargo and historically associated with an export processing/special economic zone nearby. Eliminating distractors Ship-breaking is famous at Alang (Bhavnagar), not Kandla. Fishing harbours/refineries/inland ports do not define Kandla's primary national role. Final Answer A major tidal seaport (Deendayal/Kandla Port) and cargo gateway.

Question 8

Indian science museums: Identify the city hosting the National Science Centre.  Full question: National Science Centre is located at which Indian city, known for large public science exhibits and education?  Choose the correct option.

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Given Institution: National Science Centre (NSC). Approach The National Science Centre under the National Council of Science Museums is situated in New Delhi (near Pragati Maidan), offering interactive galleries and outreach programs. Why others are incorrect Other cities may host science museums, but NSC (by this name) is in New Delhi. Final Answer New Delhi.

Question 9

World heritage (Buddhist art): Identify the site famous for a gigantic rock-cut statue of the Buddha.  Full question: Which of the following places is renowned for its monumental, rock-cut statue(s) of Buddha?  Choose the correct option.

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Given Looking for a site famed for a gigantic rock-cut Buddha statue. Concept/Approach The colossal Buddhas of Bamiyan (Afghanistan) were monumental rock-cut statues carved into cliffs—historically among the tallest standing Buddha figures. Distractors Ajanta/Ellora feature rock-cut caves and sculptures but not a single gigantic free-standing Buddha of Bamiyan scale. Sarnath and Bodh Gaya are key Buddhist sites (preaching/enlightenment) but not for a gigantic rock-cut Buddha statue. Final Answer Bamiyan (Afghanistan).

Question 10

Power sector training: Identify the headquarters city of the National Power Training Institute (NPTI).  Full question: The headquarters of the National Power Training Institute (NPTI) is located in which Indian city?  Choose the correct option.

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Given Institution: National Power Training Institute (NPTI). Concept/Approach NPTI, which trains personnel for the power sector, has its headquarters at Faridabad, with regional institutes at several other locations across India. Eliminating distractors Other cities host NPTI units, but the HQ is in Faridabad (Haryana). Final Answer Faridabad.

Question 11

Indian universities: Locate Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University.  Full question: The Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University is situated at which of the following places in Maharashtra?  Choose the correct option.

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Given University: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University. Approach This public university is located in Aurangabad, serving the Marathwada region of Maharashtra. Why not others Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, and Solapur host other universities; the Marathwada University named after Dr. Ambedkar is in Aurangabad. Final Answer Aurangabad.

Question 12

Earth sciences institutes: Identify the city of the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology.  Full question: Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology is located at which Indian city, a hub for Himalayan studies?  Choose the correct option.

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Given Institute: Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology. Approach The institute is headquartered in Dehradun (Uttarakhand), focusing on Himalayan tectonics, geomorphology, seismology, and related research. Eliminating distractors Shimla, Srinagar, Leh, and Manali are Himalayan towns but are not the institute’s HQ city. Final Answer Dehradun.

Question 13

National laboratories: Identify the city where the Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) is located.  Full question: Central Road Research Institute is in which city—known for transport and highway research under CSIR?  Choose the correct option.

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Given Institution: Central Road Research Institute (CRRI). Approach CRRI, a constituent laboratory of CSIR for transportation engineering and road technology, is located on Mathura Road, New Delhi. Why others are incorrect While several cities host CSIR labs, CRRI specifically is based in New Delhi. Final Answer New Delhi.

Question 14

Indian city nicknames: Determine which city is known as the 'Garden City of India'.  Full question: Which Indian city has been widely nicknamed the 'Garden City of India' due to its historic parks and greenery?  Choose the correct option.

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Given Nickname sought: 'Garden City of India'. Approach Bengaluru (Bangalore) has long been called the Garden City for landmarks like Lalbagh and Cubbon Park and its historic tree-lined avenues. Distractors Chandigarh is known as a planned city; Mysuru as the City of Palaces; Jaipur as the Pink City; Thiruvananthapuram has its own monikers but not this one traditionally. Final Answer Bengaluru (Bangalore).

Question 15

Indian monuments: Identify the city in which the historic 'Char Minar' stands.  Full question: The 'Char Minar' monument—an iconic 16th-century structure with four minarets—is located in which Indian city?  Choose the correct option.

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Given Monument: Char Minar ('Four Minarets'). Approach The Charminar was built in 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah and stands in the heart of Hyderabad, Telangana, serving as the city’s enduring symbol. Why others are incorrect Lucknow is famous for Bara Imambara/Rumi Darwaza; Agra for the Taj Mahal/Fatehpur Sikri nearby; Delhi for Red Fort/Qutub Minar; Bhopal for its lakes and heritage—but the Charminar is in Hyderabad. Final Answer Hyderabad.

Question 16

Physical geography — Siachen identification: What is Siachen in geographical terms? Context: Located in the eastern Karakoram, source region of the Nubra River and among the world’s longest outside the polar areas. Choose the correct landform/type.

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Given data Siachen lies in the eastern Karakoram at very high altitude. Often referenced as the world’s highest battlefield and a major source of the Nubra River. Concept / Approach Siachen is a valley glacier (≈ 70–76 km long) — one of the longest non-polar glaciers on Earth — situated in the Karakoram range. Elimination It is not a pass, lake, desert, or river; it is an ice mass flowing slowly downhill. Final Answer Siachen is a glacier.

Question 17

Indian heritage — location check: Where is the 'Vijay Stambha' (Tower of Victory) situated? Context: Celebrated 15th-century victory tower erected by Rana Kumbha within a major Rajput fort complex. Choose the correct place.

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Fact The Vijay Stambha stands inside Chittorgarh Fort (Rajasthan), built by Rana Kumbha in the 15th century to commemorate victory over Malwa and Gujarat armies. Elimination Other cities have notable monuments but not the Vijay Stambha of Chittor. Final Answer Chittorgarh, Rajasthan.

Question 18

Urban attractions — Rock Garden: The famous Rock Garden is located in which Indian city? Context: Iconic sculpture garden created by Nek Chand using recycled and industrial waste materials. Choose the correct city.

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Concept / Fact The Rock Garden of Chandigarh was created by Nek Chand. It features figures and forms built from reclaimed materials, adjacent to Sukhna Lake. Why others are incorrect While these cities have notable parks/monuments, the Rock Garden brand is specific to Chandigarh. Final Answer Chandigarh.

Question 19

Education & research — aeronautics: The National Institute of Aeronautical Engineering is located at which place? Context: Traditional GK reference to the institute’s city location. Choose the correct city.

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Fact (GK convention) General-knowledge references place the National Institute of Aeronautical Engineering in Dehradun. (Institutional names/affiliations have evolved, but the quiz answer remains Dehradun.) Contrast Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Delhi are major aerospace hubs, yet the classic answer for this question is Dehradun. Final Answer Dehradun.

Question 20

Indian science institutes — CCMB: The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) is situated at which city? Context: Premier CSIR research centre for modern biology and genomics. Choose the correct city.

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Fact The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) is in Hyderabad, Telangana, and operates under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR). Final Answer Hyderabad.

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