Question 1

Public sector energy — ONGC headquarters: Where is the headquarters of the Oil and Natural Gas Commission (ONGC)? Context: Identify the registered/corporate head office city traditionally cited in GK. Choose the correct city.

Accepted Answer

Fact ONGC has its headquarters in Dehradun, Uttarakhand (with major operational offices elsewhere such as Mumbai). Note Despite multiple regional offices, the standard GK answer is Dehradun. Final Answer Dehradun.

Question 2

Mining education — location: The National School of Mines is located in which city? Context: Historic name associated with the institution now known as IIT(ISM). Choose the correct city.

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Fact The historic Indian School of Mines — popularly tied to the phrase “National School of Mines” in GK questions — is located in Dhanbad, Jharkhand (now IIT(ISM) Dhanbad). Elimination Other industrial cities host major institutes, but the mining school reference points to Dhanbad. Final Answer Dhanbad.

Question 3

Jain heritage — Dilwara Temples: The famous Dilwara Jain Temples are situated at which hill station? Context: Marble temple complex renowned for intricate carvings and ceilings. Choose the correct place.

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Concept / Fact The Dilwara Jain Temples are located at Mount Abu (Rajasthan) and are celebrated for exquisite marble workmanship. Contrast Khajuraho and Konark are different temple groups; Ellora is famed for rock-cut caves; Somnath is a separate pilgrimage site. Final Answer Mount Abu, Rajasthan.

Question 4

Bijapur (Vijayapura) — signature monument: Bijapur is especially known for which historic structure? Context: Deccan Sultanate architecture with one of the world’s largest masonry domes. Choose the correct monument.

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Fact Bijapur (now Vijayapura), Karnataka, is famed for Gol Gumbaz, the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah, noted for its vast dome and whispering gallery. Elimination Qutub Minar is in Delhi; Brihadeeswara is in Thanjavur; Modhera’s Sun Temple is in Gujarat; Charminar is in Hyderabad. Final Answer Gol Gumbaz.

Question 5

Historic forts — Golconda: The 'Golconda Fort' is located in which present-day Indian state? Context: Medieval fortress near Hyderabad; note that the city is now in Telangana (since 2014). Choose the correct state.

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Fact & context Golconda Fort stands in Hyderabad, which belongs to the state of Telangana (formed in 2014 from the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh). Older references may list Andhra Pradesh, but the current state is Telangana. Final Answer Telangana.

Question 6

Indian technical institutes: Identify the city where the Indian School of Mines (now IIT [ISM]) is located.  Full question: Indian School of Mines is located in which Indian city?  Choose the correct option.

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Given Institution: Indian School of Mines (now IIT [ISM]). Concept/Fact The Indian School of Mines was established in Dhanbad (Jharkhand) and was upgraded to IIT (ISM) Dhanbad. Eliminating distractors Other cities host notable institutes (e.g., Roorkee IIT Roorkee, Kharagpur IIT Kharagpur), but ISM is in Dhanbad. Final Answer Dhanbad.

Question 7

Crop research locations: Identify the city of the Central Rice Research Institute (ICAR–NRRI).  Full question: The Central Rice Research Institute (now ICAR–National Rice Research Institute) is located at which city?  Choose the correct option.

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Given Institute: Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI), now ICAR–NRRI. Fact The institute is headquartered at Cuttack in Odisha. Nearby confusion Bhubaneswar is Odisha’s capital, but the rice research institute campus is in Cuttack. Final Answer Cuttack.

Question 8

Biomedical research centres: Identify the city where the Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) is located.  Full question: Central Drug Research Institute is located at which Indian city?  Choose the correct option.

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Fact CSIR’s Central Drug Research Institute is based in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Context It focuses on pharmaceutical research, drug discovery, and development. Final Answer Lucknow.

Question 9

India–Bangladesh boundary arrangements: Identify the region to which the 'Tin Bigha' land leased by India to Bangladesh belonged.  Full question: 'Tin Bigha' lease by India to Bangladesh was a part of which Indian district/region used to connect the…

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Context The Tin Bigha corridor was leased by India to Bangladesh to provide access to the Dahagram–Angarpota enclave. The corridor lies in Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. Note Rangpur/Dinajpur are districts in Bangladesh; the leased strip itself is on the Indian side in Cooch Behar. Final Answer Cooch Behar district (West Bengal).

Question 10

Space/earth observation agencies: Identify the city of India's National Remote Sensing Agency (now NRSC, ISRO).  Full question: Where is the 'National Remote Sensing Agency' (presently National Remote Sensing Centre under ISRO) situated?  Choose the…

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Fact The former NRSA, now NRSC under ISRO, is headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana. Clarification ISRO has major centres across India (e.g., Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Thiruvananthapuram), but NRSC/NRSA HQ is at Hyderabad. Final Answer Hyderabad.

Question 11

Buddhist heritage sites: Identify the city near which the Sanchi Stupa is located.  Full question: Sanchi Stupa is located near which city in Madhya Pradesh?  Choose the correct option.

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Location insight Sanchi (in Raisen district) lies about 45–50 km from Bhopal and close to Vidisha. General GK items commonly state it as “near Bhopal.” Note While Vidisha is the nearest town, the widely accepted answer for “located near” in many exams is Bhopal. Final Answer Bhopal.

Question 12

Missionaries of Charity (Mother Teresa): Name the leprosy colony built near Asansol under her guidance.  Full question: Under Mother Teresa's guidance, the Missionaries of Charity built a leper colony near Asansol. What is the colony called?  Choose…

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Fact The leprosy colony near Asansol established under Mother Teresa’s guidance is known as Shanti Nagar. Distractors Nirmal Hriday (Home for the Dying) and Shishu Bhavan (Children’s Home) are Kolkata-based institutions; Prem Niwas and Asha Sadan are other charity homes but not the Asansol leprosy colony. Final Answer Shanti Nagar.

Question 13

Nutrition research institutes: Identify the location of the National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR–NIN).  Full question: National Institute of Nutrition is located in which of the following places?  Choose the correct option.

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Fact ICMR–National Institute of Nutrition is based in Hyderabad, Telangana. Focus It conducts research on public health nutrition, micronutrients, and dietary guidelines for India. Final Answer Hyderabad.

Question 14

Indian space centres: Identify the city housing the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC).  Full question: Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre is located at which city?  Choose the correct option.

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Fact VSSC, ISRO’s lead centre for launch vehicle development, is in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Clarification ISRO HQ is in Bengaluru; Satish Dhawan Space Centre (launch site) is at Sriharikota; Space Applications Centre is in Ahmedabad; NRSC is in Hyderabad. Final Answer Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum).

Question 15

Virology institutes: Identify the city where the National Institute of Virology (ICMR–NIV) is situated.  Full question: Where is the National Institute of Virology situated?  Choose the correct option.

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Fact ICMR–National Institute of Virology is located in Pune, Maharashtra, with specialized facilities for viral diagnostics and research. Why others are incorrect While ICMR has institutes nationwide, NIV’s headquarters is in Pune. Final Answer Pune.

Question 16

Indian geography & culture: Identify the location of the Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib). In this famous-places question, specify the Indian city where the Golden Temple is situated. Choose the correct city from the options.

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Given data The Golden Temple, also known as Harmandir Sahib, is a renowned Sikh gurdwara. The task is to identify the Indian city in which it is located. Concept/Approach This is a factual location-identification question from Indian geography and culture. Explanation Harmandir Sahib (the Golden Temple) is situated in the city of Amritsar in the state of Punjab. It is the most important pilgrimage site for Sikhs and a major heritage landmark. Common pitfalls Confusing Amritsar with Chandigarh (a Union Territory and joint capital) or with other Punjabi cities like Patiala or Anandpur Sahib. Mixing up with other famous temples elsewhere in India. Final Answer Amritsar (Punjab)

Question 17

Famous research institutions in India: Location of the Indian Cancer Research Institute (ICRI/CRI). State the Indian city where the Indian Cancer Research Institute (part of Tata Memorial Centre's research wing) is located. Choose the correct city.

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Given data Identify the city of the Indian Cancer Research Institute. Concept/Approach Institutions and their locations are standard GK facts. Explanation The Indian Cancer Research Institute (earlier Indian Cancer Research Centre; later called the Cancer Research Institute, CRI) is associated with the Tata Memorial Centre in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Common pitfalls Confusing with Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute (Kolkata) or National Cancer Institute (Badsa, Haryana). Final Answer Mumbai

Question 18

Transport & logistics GK: The 'satellite freight city' project in India. Identify near which major Indian city the planned satellite freight city is being developed. Choose the correct option.

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Given data Question asks for the city near which a 'satellite freight city' is being developed. Concept/Approach This is a frequently asked Indian GK item about logistics/urban development terminology. Explanation Standard GK sources attribute the planned satellite freight city to the NCR region near Gurgaon (Gurugram), Haryana. Common pitfalls Selecting New Delhi or Kolkata due to prominence, despite the specific reference being to Gurgaon (Gurugram). Final Answer Gurgaon (Gurugram)

Question 19

Indian landmarks & institutions: What is 'Mandi House'? Specify what 'Mandi House' refers to in New Delhi in the context of national media/culture. Choose the most accurate description.

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Given data Identify what 'Mandi House' signifies. Concept/Approach 'Mandi House' is widely known in GK for national broadcasting and cultural institutions. Explanation 'Mandi House' in New Delhi is popularly associated with Doordarshan; it refers to the Doordarshan television broadcasting centre (Delhi Doordarshan Kendra). The area is also a cultural hub with theatres and offices of cultural bodies, but in GK the canonical identification is with Doordarshan. Common pitfalls Assuming it is only a theatre district or confusing it with Rashtrapati Bhavan. Final Answer The Doordarshan television broadcasting centre in New Delhi

Question 20

Famous caves in India: Location of the Ajanta–Ellora cave complexes. Identify the major city near which the Ajanta and Ellora caves are situated in Maharashtra. Choose the correct city.

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Given data Find the city near which the Ajanta and Ellora caves are located. Concept/Approach Ajanta (in Aurangabad district) and Ellora (near Verul) are classic UNESCO sites tied to the city of Aurangabad. Explanation Both Ajanta and Ellora cave complexes are accessed most commonly via Aurangabad in Maharashtra, which serves as the nearest major city and travel base. Common pitfalls Choosing Nagpur, Nashik, or Pune due to their size, despite Aurangabad being the standard answer. Final Answer Aurangabad

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