GK quiz on India

The Banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis) is the National Tree of India. It represents eternal life and is deeply rooted in Indian culture and mythology.

The Royal Bengal Tiger is the National Animal of India. It was chosen for its grace, strength, and agility.

Pakistan shares a land border with India to the North West. Afghanistan also shares a border with India in the North West, but it is in the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir region, making Pakistan the primary answer in most standard geography contexts.

The Mango (Mangifera indica) is the National Fruit of India. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and is widely celebrated for its variety and popularity.

The national anthem of India, Jana-gana-mana, was originally composed in Bengali by Rabindranath Tagore. It was later adopted in its Hindi version as the national anthem.

Vande Mataram is a poem from the 1882 novel Anandamath, written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee. It played a vital role in the Indian independence movement.

Kerala has the highest literacy rate in India (96.2% as of 2018 census). It's known for its emphasis on education since the colonial era and continues to lead in educational indicators among Indian states.

Elephant Falls is located in Meghalaya, near Shillong. It's a popular tourist attraction named after a rock that resembled an elephant (which was destroyed in an earthquake).

Khasi is one of the primary languages spoken in the state of Meghalaya, particularly in the Khasi Hills region. It is an Austroasiatic language.

Rajasthan is India's largest state by area (342,239 sq km). It's located in northwest India and known for its deserts (Thar), forts, and palaces. Option B has a typo 'Rajastan'.