India GK Questions Answers

1. How many states and Union Territories are there in India as of 2023?

• A) 29 States and 8 Union Territories
• B) 28 States and 9 Union Territories
• C) 28 States and 8 Union Territories
• D) 26 States and 7 Union Territories

2. On which date is Pravasi Bharatiya Divas celebrated in India each year?

• A) 9th January
• B) 12th February
• C) 29th January
• D) 22nd June

3. What is India's population density as per the 2011 Census?

• A) 350/km²
• B) 400/km²
• C) 382/km²
• D) 300/km²

4. Which is the first university to be established in India?

• A) University of Calcutta
• B) Allahabad University
• C) Mumbai University
• D) Jawaharlal Nehru University

5. Which song is considered India's National Song?

• A) Vande Mataram
• B) Jana Gana Mana
• C) Saare Jahan Se Achha
• D) Maa Tujhe Salaam

6. What is India's National Anthem?

• A) Jana Gana Mana
• B) Vande Mataram
• C) Saare Jahan Se Achha
• D) Maa Tujhe Salaam

7. Which was the first Indian newspaper to launch an online edition?

• A) Times of India
• B) Hindustan Times
• C) Anandabazar Patrika
• D) The Hindu

8. Which is the longest river bridge in India over a single river?

• A) Vikramshila Setu, Bihar
• B) Godavari Bridge, Andhra Pradesh
• C) Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar
• D) Dhola-Sadiya Bridge, Assam

9. Which is the oldest operating oil refinery in India?

• A) Guwahati
• B) Barauni
• C) Mangalore
• D) Digboi

10. Goa is situated on the banks of which river?

• A) Krishna
• B) Mandovi
• C) Periyar
• D) Godavari