Indian General Knowledge

In early Vedic or Aryan religion, Indra was the chief deity, holding the role of the god of war, storms, and weather. Agni was the god of fire, and Varun was associated with water and cosmic order.

Bachendri Pal became the first Indian woman to successfully scale Mount Everest on May 23, 1984. She was part of an Indian expedition and achieved this historic feat despite facing severe weather conditions. The other women listed (Anita Sood, Amita Malik, P.T. Usha) are accomplished in their respective fields but were not the first to climb Everest.

Louis Pasteur conducted his famous swan-neck flask experiment in 1859 which proved that microorganisms exist in air and can cause contamination. His experiment disproved spontaneous generation and established that bacteria are present in air and can be the cause of spoilage. The other names listed (Louis Graham, William Pasteur, William Johnson) are either fictitious or not associated with this discovery.

Sania Mirza, the renowned Indian tennis player, was awarded the Padma Shri in 2006 for her outstanding achievements in tennis. She was the first Indian woman to win a WTA title and reached world number one in doubles. While the other individuals listed (Gopi Chand, V. Anand, Hari Krishna) are accomplished sports personalities, Sania Mirza is the one who received the Padma Shri.

Solder, which is primarily composed of lead (or lead-tin alloy), is the standard metal used for joining wires and components in electronic circuit boards due to its low melting point and good conductivity. While silver and gold are excellent conductors, they are too expensive for routine soldering use, and mercury is a liquid at room temperature making it impractical for permanent connections.

According to the 2011 Census of India, Uttar Pradesh had the highest population among all Indian states with approximately 199 million people. It has consistently been India's most populous state across all census counts. The other states listed (Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan) have significantly lower populations compared to Uttar Pradesh.

National Science Day in India is celebrated on February 28 to commemorate C.V. Raman's discovery of the Raman Effect in 1928, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930.

Ayodhya is traditionally believed to be the birthplace of Lord Rama according to Hindu mythology and the epic Ramayana. It is referred to as Rama's janmabhoomi.

Tummalapalle in Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh has one of the world's largest uranium reserves, with estimated reserves of about 49,000 tonnes. The discovery was announced in 2011.

The French Revolution spread liberal ideals of individual liberty, equality before law, constitutional government, and secularism across Europe and beyond. While it influenced democratic development, liberalism was its most immediate ideological legacy.

Water freezes at 32°F (0°C) under standard atmospheric pressure. This is the defining point of the Fahrenheit scale, while 212°F is the boiling point. 273°F, 100°F, and 212°F are incorrect values for freezing.

Vishnu Sharma is traditionally credited as the author of the Panchatantra, the ancient Indian collection of Sanskrit fables and animal stories written around 200 BCE. The text was composed to teach statecraft and practical wisdom to young princes.

Mahatma Gandhi's full name was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. He was born Mohandas, but later came to be called Mahatma (meaning 'great soul') as an honorific title. Option A has the correct order of his given name and father's name.

Jawaharlal Nehru wrote 'The Discovery of India' during his imprisonment at Ahmednagar Fort in 1944-1945. It is a comprehensive exploration of India's history, culture, and philosophy, written from a nationalist perspective.

The Imperial Bank of India was renamed State Bank of India in 1955 after nationalization. The Imperial Bank itself was formed in 1921 by merging the three presidency banks - Bank of Bengal, Bank of Bombay, and Bank of Madras.

Dronacharya was the royal guru (teacher) who instructed both the Pandava and Kaurava princes in military arts and warfare in the Mahabharata. He taught archery and other martial skills to all the princes at his gurukul.

Gautama Buddha attained Parinirvana (final passing away) at Kushinara (Kushinagar) at the age of 80. While he attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya, was born at Lumbini (Kapilavastu region), and gave his first sermon at Sarnath near Prayag, he died at Kushinagar.

The Rajya Sabha (Council of States) is the upper house of India's bicameral Parliament. The Lok Sabha is the lower house. State Assemblies and Legislative Councils are state-level bodies, not the Council of States.

In 2008, India was granted a waiver by the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) at their meeting held in Vienna, Austria. This waiver allowed India to engage in nuclear trade despite not being a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. The NSG secretariat is headquartered in Vienna.

The Gupta dynasty (3rd-6th century CE) introduced the gold dinara coinage system, which became famous for its purity and artistic quality. The Kushans had introduced gold coins earlier, but the Guptas refined and systematized gold currency in India.

Roger Federer won the 2008 US Open men's singles title, defeating Andy Murray in the final. This was one of Federer's 13 Grand Slam titles at that time. The match took place in September 2008 at Flushing Meadows.