Question 1

Institutes & locations: National Institute of Community Development (now NIRDPR). State the Indian city where the National Institute of Community Development (later NIRD/NIRDPR) is located. Choose the correct location.

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Given data Identify the location of the National Institute of Community Development (renamed NIRD/NIRDPR). Concept/Approach Institution-location recall from Indian administrative studies. Explanation The National Institute of Community Development was shifted and established at Hyderabad; it is presently known as the National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) at Rajendranagar, Hyderabad. Common pitfalls Confusing with the earlier temporary locations (Mussoorie/Rajpur) from the 1950s history, or assuming New Delhi due to central institutions. Final Answer Hyderabad

Question 2

Indian IT hubs: Which city is known as the 'Electronic City of India'? Identify the Indian city popularly nicknamed for its electronics and IT ecosystem. Choose the correct city.

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Given data Find the city popularly known as the 'Electronic City of India'. Concept/Approach Nicknames of Indian cities based on their dominant industries. Explanation Bengaluru (Bangalore) is widely known as India's leading electronics and IT hub; it even has a large tech township named 'Electronic City' in its south-eastern corridor. Common pitfalls Choosing Hyderabad ('Cyberabad') or Noida due to large IT presence; the nickname 'Electronic City of India' is classically tied to Bengaluru. Final Answer Bengaluru (Bangalore)

Question 3

Indian research bodies: Location of the Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI). Identify the Indian city where CAZRI is headquartered. Choose the correct option.

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Given data Find the headquarters location of the Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI). Concept/Approach Agricultural research institutes and their city locations. Explanation CAZRI focuses on research for arid and semi-arid regions of India and is headquartered at Jodhpur in Rajasthan. Common pitfalls Confusing with Jaipur or Bikaner because they are also in Rajasthan; the correct city is Jodhpur. Final Answer Jodhpur

Question 4

Famous Indian temples: Location of the Meenakshi Amman Temple. Identify the city in which the famous Meenakshi temple is located. Choose the correct city.

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Given data Identify the city of the Meenakshi (Meenakshi Amman) Temple. Concept/Approach Temples and their locations are fundamental Indian culture GK. Explanation The Meenakshi Amman Temple is the iconic Dravidian-style temple dedicated to Meenakshi (Parvati) and Sundareshwarar (Shiva) in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Common pitfalls Mixing up with Kanchipuram (famous for many temples and silk) or Thanjavur (Brihadisvara Temple). Final Answer Madurai

Question 5

Art & heritage: 'Bagh', a village referenced with Gwalior—what is it famous for? Select what 'Bagh' is best known for in Indian art history and tourism context. Choose the correct cultural specialty.

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Given data Identify the famed cultural feature associated with 'Bagh'. Concept/Approach Recognize well-known heritage sites and traditional arts. Explanation 'Bagh' (well known in Madhya Pradesh heritage) is famous for the Bagh Caves, a group of rock-cut monuments celebrated for their murals/cave paintings. While the region is also known for Bagh hand-block prints on textiles, the standard GK answer for the village's fame is its cave paintings. Common pitfalls Choosing 'architecture' or 'sculpture' generally instead of the specific identification with mural cave paintings. Final Answer Cave painting (Bagh Caves murals)

Question 6

Indian pilgrimage geography: Identify the river on whose bank Badrinath is situated.  Full question: Badrinath (a major Char Dham shrine in Uttarakhand) lies on the bank of which Himalayan river?  Choose the correct option.

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Given Location asked: River beside the Badrinath temple town (Uttarakhand). Concept/Approach Badrinath is located in the Garhwal Himalayas on the banks of the Alaknanda River, one of the principal headstreams that later helps form the Ganga. Eliminating distractors Bhagirathi and Mandakini are other Ganga headstreams (Gangotri/Kedarnath regions respectively). Yamuna and the Ganga in the plains do not pass the Badrinath site. Final Answer Alaknanda.

Question 7

Indian rock-cut heritage: State the location of the world-famous Ajanta Caves.  Full question: The Ajanta Caves (Buddhist rock-cut monuments) are situated in which district/city of Maharashtra?  Choose the correct option.

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Given Site: Ajanta Caves (UNESCO World Heritage). Concept/Note The Ajanta Caves are reached from Aurangabad (tourism hub) in Maharashtra; the caves themselves lie near Fardapur, historically associated with the Aurangabad region. Why others are incorrect The other options are in different states or are unrelated to Ajanta's actual location. Final Answer Aurangabad, Maharashtra.

Question 8

Indian police training: Identify the city of the National Police Academy (SVPNPA).  Full question: The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (training IPS officers) is located at which Indian city?  Choose the correct option.

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Fact The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) is situated in Hyderabad, Telangana, and trains Indian Police Service probationers. Eliminating distractors While central ministries are in New Delhi, IPS foundational training for all cadres is at Hyderabad. Final Answer Hyderabad.

Question 9

Indian pilgrimage sites: Locate Chitrakoot (also spelled Chitrakut) within India.  Full question: Chitrakoot, a revered Rama-related pilgrimage town on the Mandakini River, is situated in which state context?  Choose the correct option.

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Context Chitrakoot spans the UP–MP border (UP's Chitrakoot district and MP's Satna district). Standard GK items commonly key it to Uttar Pradesh because the main pilgrimage town (Chitrakoot Dham/Karwi) lies in UP on the Mandakini River. Clarification Some temples and sites extend into MP (e.g., Ramghat area connects across), but the conventional answer is Uttar Pradesh. Final Answer Uttar Pradesh.

Question 10

Indian higher education: Identify the city where the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is located.  Full question: The Indian Institute of Science, India's premier research university, is located at which city?  Choose the correct option.

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Fact The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) was founded in 1909 and is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Why others are incorrect Other cities host major institutes, but IISc's campus and headquarters are in Bengaluru. Final Answer Bengaluru (Bangalore).

Question 11

Who was the first Indian to go into space?

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Rakesh Sharma

Question 12

Which is the oldest monuments?

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Ajanta Caves

Question 13

The first 'Financial Service Park' for industry being set up at

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Guragaon

Question 14

The first person of Indian origin to be appointed as a judge in U.S. is

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Ridhi Desai

Question 15

The largest and the oldest museum of India is located in the state/union territory of

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West Bengal

Question 16

'Apsara' is the name of India's first

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Nuclear Reactor

Question 17

Ms. Harita Kaur has the distinction of being the first Indian Women

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pilot to fly an aircraft solo

Question 18

The largest Indian State by area is

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For list of states and territories of India by area: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_states_and_territories_of_India_by_area

Question 19

The largest dry rock in India is situated at

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Marmugao

Question 20

The first electric train of India 'Deccan Queen' was run between

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Kalyan and Pune

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