Indian General Knowledge Test

Bhangra is the most globally recognized and famous folk dance of Punjab, originating from the Punjab region and performed during harvest festivals and celebrations. It involves energetic movements with traditional Punjabi music and has become emblematic of Punjabi culture worldwide. Summi and Luddi are also Punjabi folk dances but are less famous internationally.

Pakistan was suspended from the Commonwealth of Nations following military coups and political crises, notably after the 1999 coup led by Pervez Musharraf, through decisions taken at CHOGM meetings.

The M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, popularly known as the Chepauk Stadium, is located in Chennai. It is one of the oldest and most iconic cricket grounds in India.

Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of the Republic of India, serving from 1950 to 1962. He was a key leader in the Indian Independence Movement and remains the only president to serve two terms.

Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of independent India, serving from 1947 until his death in 1964. He was a central figure in Indian politics before and after independence.

The Acharya Rama Murty Committee, set up in 1990 to review the National Policy on Education 1986, titled its report Toward an Enlightened and Humane Society.

The Acharya Rama Murty Committee was appointed by the Government of India in 1990 specifically to review the implementation and provisions of the National Policy on Education (NPE) 1986.

Eden Gardens is a world-famous cricket stadium located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 1864, it is one of the oldest and most iconic cricket grounds in India.

Green Park Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It is a regular venue for international cricket matches in India.

Ambedkar Stadium is a prominent football stadium located in New Delhi, India.

Ramananda was a 14th-century Vaishnava devotional poet-saint and is widely recognized as the spiritual guru of the famous saint-poet Kabir.

Barbati Stadium is a historic sports venue located in Cuttack, Odisha. It is primarily used for cricket and football and is the home ground for the Odisha cricket team.

Bal Gangadhar Tilak famously declared 'Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it' (often translated as 'Freedom is my birthright'). He was a key leader in the Indian independence movement.

The All India Muslim League was founded in 1906 under the leadership of the Aga Khan III, Nawab Salimullah of Dhaka, and Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk.

Gurbaksh Singh Preetlari was the founder and first editor of the Punjabi magazine 'Preet Lari', which he started in 1933 to promote humanistic and progressive values.

Satyarth Prakash (The Light of Truth) is a seminal work written by Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati in 1875. It outlines the principles of the Arya Samaj.

Malavikagnimitram is a Sanskrit play by Kalidasa. It dramatizes the love story of King Agnimitra of the Shunga dynasty and Malavika, an exiled servant girl.

Tughluq Nama was written by the famous poet Amir Khusro. It is a historic poem that describes the rise of Ghiyas-ud-din Tughluq and the Tughluq dynasty.

Mahadevi Varma is known as the 'Modern Meera' due to the deep emotional and devotional quality of her Hindi poetry, which parallels the Bhakti style of Meera Bai.

Among the options provided, Surdas (1478-1583) is the earliest writer. He was a blind devotee of Lord Krishna and a key figure in the Bhakti movement.

'Cricket My Style' is an autobiographical book written by Kapil Dev, the legendary Indian all-rounder who captained India to its first World Cup victory in 1983.

The Allahabad Pillar inscription (Prayag Prashasti), composed in Sanskrit by Harishena, the court poet of the Gupta emperor Samudragupta, details Samudragupta's military campaigns and achievements.

'Prison Diary' is a book written by Jayaprakash Narayan (JP) during his time in jail during the Emergency in India (1975-1977).