General Knowledge Facts About India

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    Delhi is the capital of India?

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Below is a general knowledge fact quiz on India. India is one of the most innovative countries on earth and has a very good education system. Did you know that the decimal system was developed by an Indian mathematician? Take up this quiz and get to know some more interesting facts about this large country. Have some fun!

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  • 2. 

    Which is India's longest river?

    • Ganga

    • Yamuna

    • Kaveri

    • Brahmaputra

    Correct Answer
    A. Ganga
    Explanation
    The Ganga is considered India's longest river. It originates from the Gangotri Glacier in the Indian Himalayas and flows through several states before emptying into the Bay of Bengal. The Ganga has a total length of about 2,525 kilometers, making it the longest river in India. It is also considered sacred by Hindus and holds immense cultural and religious significance in the country.

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  • 3. 

    India got Independence in the year.

    Correct Answer
    1947
    Explanation
    India gained independence from British rule in the year 1947. This was a significant milestone in India's history, marking the end of nearly 200 years of British colonial rule. The Indian independence movement, led by Mahatma Gandhi and other prominent leaders, played a crucial role in achieving independence through nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience. The year 1947 also witnessed the partition of India into two separate nations, India and Pakistan, leading to widespread violence and mass migrations. Overall, 1947 is a landmark year in India's struggle for freedom and the beginning of a new era for the nation.

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    Maharashtra is the capital of Mumbai?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The given statement is incorrect. Mumbai is not the capital of Maharashtra. The capital of Maharashtra is Mumbai's neighboring city, which is called Mumbai.

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    Who among the following is said to have witnessed the reigns of eight Delhi Sultans?

    • Amir Khusro

    • Ziauddin Barani

    • Shams-i-Siraj Afif

    • Minhaj-us-Siraj

    Correct Answer
    A. Amir Khusro
    Explanation
    Amir Khusro is said to have witnessed the reigns of eight Delhi Sultans.

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    The mausoleum of Babar is located in  

    • Iran

    • Pakistan

    • India

    • Afghanistan

    Correct Answer
    A. Afghanistan
    Explanation
    The mausoleum of Babar is located in Afghanistan. Babar was the founder of the Mughal Empire in the Indian subcontinent and the mausoleum serves as his final resting place. It is situated in Kabul, the capital city of Afghanistan. The mausoleum is an important historical and cultural site, attracting visitors from around the world who come to pay their respects to the great emperor.

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    Zero was invented by

    • Aryabhatta

    • An unknown Indian

    • Varahamihira

    • Bhaskara I

    Correct Answer
    A. An unknown Indian
    Explanation
    The concept of zero was developed by an unknown Indian mathematician. This mathematician made significant contributions to the numeral system by introducing the concept of zero as a placeholder, which revolutionized mathematics and laid the foundation for modern arithmetic and algebraic operations. Despite not being widely recognized by name, this Indian mathematician's invention of zero has had a profound impact on the field of mathematics and remains one of the most important mathematical discoveries in history.

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