Q1. Deficiency of Iron in the body causes:

Answer: C) Anaemia

Iron deficiency causes Anaemia (low haemoglobin in blood). Goitre = Iodine deficiency. Rickets = Vitamin D deficiency. Diabetes = Insulin deficiency.

Q2. The 'Land of Rising Sun' is:

Answer: B) Japan

Japan is called the 'Land of the Rising Sun' because the kanji for Japan (日本) literally means 'origin of the sun'.

Q3. Which river is called the 'Sorrow of Bihar'?

Answer: C) Kosi

The Kosi River is called the 'Sorrow of Bihar' due to its frequent devastating floods. The Damodar is the 'Sorrow of Bengal'.

Q4. The Rajya Sabha can have a maximum of how many members?

Answer: C) 250

The maximum strength of Rajya Sabha is 250 (238 elected by state/UT legislatures + 12 nominated by the President). Currently 245.

Q5. Who invented the telephone?

Answer: B) Alexander Graham Bell

Alexander Graham Bell is credited with inventing the telephone in 1876. Edison invented the phonograph and practical light bulb. Marconi invented radio.

Q6. The dance form 'Kathakali' originated in:

Answer: B) Kerala

Kathakali is a classical dance-drama form that originated in Kerala. It features elaborate costumes, face paint, and tells stories from epics.

Q7. ISRO's first satellite was:

Answer: B) Aryabhata

Aryabhata was India's first satellite, launched on 19 April 1975 from Kapustin Yar, USSR. Named after the ancient mathematician.

Q8. The freezing point of water is:

Answer: A) 0°C

Water freezes at 0°C (32°F) at standard atmospheric pressure. It boils at 100°C. Water has maximum density at 4°C.

Q9. The term 'Fourth Estate' refers to:

Answer: C) Press/Media

The Press/Media is called the 'Fourth Estate' (alongside Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary) for its role as a watchdog of democracy.

Q10. The HQ of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is at:

Answer: C) Bangalore

ISRO is headquartered in Bangalore. Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh) is the launch centre. Thiruvananthapuram has VSSC (Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre).

Q11. Satyameva Jayate is taken from:

Answer: B) Mundaka Upanishad

'Satyameva Jayate' (Truth Alone Triumphs) is from the Mundaka Upanishad. It is inscribed below the national emblem.

Q12. The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?

Answer: C) 8

The Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N) passes through 8 states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, Mizoram.

Q13. Which organ produces bile juice?

Answer: C) Liver

The Liver produces bile. Bile is stored in the Gallbladder and released into the small intestine to help digest fats.

Q14. Onam is celebrated in which Malayalam month?

Answer: B) Chingam

Onam is celebrated in the month of Chingam (August-September), marking the mythical return of King Mahabali to Kerala.

Q15. The headquarters of the United Nations is at:

Answer: C) New York

The United Nations headquarters is in New York City, USA. The UN also has major offices in Geneva, Vienna, and Nairobi.

Q16. Who is known as the 'Nightingale of India'?

Answer: C) Sarojini Naidu

Sarojini Naidu is called the 'Nightingale of India' for her beautiful poetry. She was also the first woman Governor of an Indian state (UP, 1947).

Q17. Which planet has the most moons?

Answer: B) Saturn

Saturn has the most known moons (146 as of 2024), surpassing Jupiter (95 moons). This count has been updated with recent discoveries.

Q18. The term 'Liberty, Equality, Fraternity' in the Indian Preamble was inspired by:

Answer: B) French Revolution

The ideals of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity were inspired by the French Revolution (1789). The Preamble borrowed this concept from the French Constitution.

Q19. Which is the largest gland in the human body?

Answer: C) Liver

The Liver is the largest gland in the human body. It produces bile, stores glycogen, and performs over 500 functions.

Q20. The number of Union Territories in India is:

Answer: B) 8

India has 8 Union Territories: Delhi, Puducherry, Chandigarh, A&N, Lakshadweep, D&NH and D&D, Ladakh, J&K.