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Which of the following is a major export of India's pharmaceutical sector?
A
Drugs B
Medical devices C
Pharmaceuticals D
Biotechnology ๐ก Explanation
India's pharmaceutical sector is a major contributor to the country's export earnings, with pharmaceuticals being a key product.
42
Who was the first woman to be appointed as the Chief Minister of a state in India?
A
Sucheta Kriplani B
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit C
Rajkumari Amrit Kaur D
Indira Gandhi ๐ก Explanation
Sucheta Kriplani was the first woman to be appointed as the Chief Minister of a state in India, serving in Uttar Pradesh from 1947 to 1948.
43
What is the world's largest living structure, according to the Guinness World Records?
A
The Amazon Rainforest B
The Great Barrier Reef C
The Grand Canyon D
The Great Wall of China ๐ก Explanation
The Great Barrier Reef is indeed the world's largest living structure, spanning over 2,300 kilometers off the coast of Australia.
44
Which ancient Indian dynasty built the famous city of Hampi?
A
Mauryan B
Gupta C
Vijayanagara D
Chola ๐ก Explanation
The Vijayanagara Empire built the city of Hampi, which served as their capital and was a major center of trade and culture.
45
What is the name of the largest planet in our solar system?
A
Earth B
Saturn C
Jupiter D
Mars ๐ก Explanation
Jupiter is indeed the largest planet in our solar system, with a diameter of approximately 142,984 kilometers.
46
Who is the author of the famous Indian novel 'The Guide'?
A
R.K. Narayan B
Amitav Ghosh C
Salman Rushdie D
Rabindranath Tagore ๐ก Explanation
R.K. Narayan wrote the novel 'The Guide', which is considered a classic of Indian literature.
47
What is the name of the famous Indian festival celebrated with the lighting of lamps?
A
Diwali B
Holi C
Navratri D
Ganesh Chaturthi ๐ก Explanation
Diwali is indeed the festival of lights, celebrated with the lighting of lamps and fireworks across India.
48
Who is the founder of the Indian National Congress?
A
A.O. Hume B
Lokmanya Tilak C
Mahatma Gandhi D
Jawaharlal Nehru ๐ก Explanation
A.O. Hume is credited with founding the Indian National Congress, which played a crucial role in India's struggle for independence.
49
What is the name of the highest mountain peak in the Himalayas?
A
K2 B
Nanga Parbat C
Kanchenjunga D
Everest ๐ก Explanation
Mount Everest, also known as Chomolungma or Sagarmatha, is the highest mountain peak in the Himalayas and the world.
50
Who is the author of the famous Indian epic 'The Mahabharata'?
A
Ved Vyasa B
Valmiki C
Kalidasa D
Aryabhata ๐ก Explanation
Ved Vyasa is credited with writing the epic poem 'The Mahabharata', which is one of the most revered texts in Hinduism.
51
What is the name of the famous Indian museum located in Kolkata?
A
Indian Museum B
National Museum C
National Gallery of Modern Art D
Lalit Kala Akademi ๐ก Explanation
The Indian Museum in Kolkata is one of the oldest and largest museums in India, showcasing a vast collection of artifacts and relics.
52
Who is the founder of the Indian space agency ISRO?
A
Vikram Sarabhai B
Homi Bhabha C
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam D
Satish Dhawan ๐ก Explanation
Vikram Sarabhai is credited with founding the Indian space agency ISRO, which has achieved numerous milestones in space exploration.
53
What is the name of the famous Indian river that flows through the states of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh?
A
Narmada B
Tapti C
Godavari D
Krishna ๐ก Explanation
The Narmada River flows through the states of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, and is considered sacred in Hinduism.
54
Who is the author of the famous Indian novel 'God of Small Things'?
A
Arundhati Roy B
Amitav Ghosh C
Salman Rushdie D
Rabindranath Tagore ๐ก Explanation
Arundhati Roy wrote the novel 'God of Small Things', which won the Booker Prize in 1997.
55
What is the name of the famous Indian festival celebrated with the worship of snakes?
A
Navratri B
Holi C
Ganesh Chaturthi D
Sarpa Sankranti ๐ก Explanation
Sarpa Sankranti is indeed the festival celebrated with the worship of snakes, observed on the day of the snake's entry into the sun.
56
Who is the founder of the Indian independence movement?
A
Mahatma Gandhi B
Lokmanya Tilak C
A.O. Hume D
Subhas Chandra Bose ๐ก Explanation
Mahatma Gandhi is credited with leading the Indian independence movement, using non-violent resistance as a means to achieve freedom.
57
What is the name of the famous Indian architectural style characterized by domes and arches?
A
Hindu B
Islamic C
Dravidian D
Mughal ๐ก Explanation
The Mughal architectural style is characterized by the use of domes and arches, evident in monuments like the Taj Mahal.
58
Who is the author of the famous Indian novel 'The Namesake'?
A
Jhumpa Lahiri B
Amitav Ghosh C
Salman Rushdie D
Rabindranath Tagore ๐ก Explanation
Jhumpa Lahiri wrote the novel 'The Namesake', which explores the experiences of an Indian immigrant family in the United States.
59
What is the name of the famous Indian river that flows through the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana?
A
Godavari B
Krishna C
Kaveri D
Pennar ๐ก Explanation
The Krishna River flows through the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and is considered sacred in Hinduism.
60
Who is the founder of the Indian National Army?
A
Subhas Chandra Bose B
Lokmanya Tilak C
A.O. Hume D
Mahatma Gandhi ๐ก Explanation
Subhas Chandra Bose founded the Indian National Army, also known as the Azad Hind Fauj, to fight for Indian independence.
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