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1.

Mumbai is India's capital.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
New Delhi is India's capital, and Mumbai is the country's largest city by population.

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2.

Red is not one of the colours on the Indian flag.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The Indian flag has three horizontal stripes that are orange, white, and green. The colors symbolize courage and sacrifice, peace and truth, and faith and chivalry respectively. In the flag's center is a dark blue wheel with twenty-four spokes.

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3.

India is not a landlocked country.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
India is not a landlocked country because it borders the Indian Ocean to the southeast, south, and southwest.

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4.

Mango is the national fruit of India.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The mango is native to south and southeast Asia, including India where there are more than a hundred varieties grown. Along with being India's national fruit, it is also the national fruit of Pakistan and the Philippines.

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5.

Mahatma Gandhi was the leader of the Indian independence movement against British rule.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Mahatma Gandhi was indeed the leader of the Indian independence movement against British rule. He played a crucial role in mobilizing the masses and advocating for nonviolent civil disobedience as a means to achieve independence. Through his principles of truth, nonviolence, and self-sacrifice, Gandhi inspired millions of Indians to join the struggle for freedom. His leadership and philosophy continue to be revered globally for their impact on the Indian independence movement and their influence on other civil rights movements around the world.

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6.

Taj Mahal is a mausoleum made out of white marbel.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The grand building was commissioned by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to be a tomb for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

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7.

Ganges River is the second longest river after Padma River.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The Ganges River is the longest river in India. It flows through India and Bangladesh. The river begins at some glaciers in the Himalayas and ends at the Bay of Bengal. It is about 1,569 miles long.

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8.

Rupee is the currency used in India.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The Indian rupee is divided into banknotes and coins. The banknotes are colorful and feature Mahatma Gandhi on the front and different natural and architectural scenes on the backs.

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9.

Cow is the national animal of India.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
National animal of India is the Royal Bengal Tiger. It symbolizes India's wildlife wealth.

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Lotus is the national flower of India.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Lotus, the national flower of India, symbolizes purity of heart and mind. Even after growing in murky water it is untouched by its impurity.

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