India General Knowledge Quiz

Motilal Nehru presided over the 1919 Amritsar session of Congress, the same year as the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in April. The tragedy, in which British troops killed hundreds of unarmed Indians, profoundly influenced Indian nationalism.

Blue Cross of India was founded in 1964 by Captain V. Sundaram, a retired military officer who dedicated his life to animal welfare. It is now one of India's largest and most respected animal welfare organizations, running hospitals and shelters across the country. The other options listed are not associated with the founding of Blue Cross.

Farhan Akhtar made his directorial debut with 'Dil Chahta Hai' in 2001, which became a cult classic and revolutionized Hindi cinema with its fresh storytelling style. While he acted in 'Rock On!!' later, his first film as director was indeed 'Dil Chahta Hai'. 'Lakshya' was his second directorial venture, and 'Jab We Met' was directed by Imtiaz Ali.

Henri Dunant, a Swiss businessman, witnessed the suffering of wounded soldiers at the Battle of Solferino in 1859. This experience inspired him to found the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in 1863. He received the first Nobel Peace Prize in 1901 for this humanitarian work.

Shimit Amin's directorial debut was 'Ab Tak Chappan' (2005), a gritty crime drama inspired by the Mumbai police encounter squad. The film starring Nana Patekar was critically acclaimed for its realistic portrayal of police work. 'Chak De! India' was his second film (2007).

Anurag Kashyap's directorial debut was 'No Smoking' (2007), a surreal psychological thriller starring John Abraham and Ayesha Takia. The film was a critical and commercial failure but became a cult classic. 'Dev.D' (2009) was his breakthrough film that gained widespread recognition.

Captain G.R. Gopinath founded Air Deccan in 2003, revolutionizing Indian aviation by making air travel affordable for the masses. His airline operated on the low-cost carrier model before being acquired by Kingfisher Airlines in 2007. He later co-founded Deccan 360, a cargo airline.

Ram Gopal Varma's directorial debut was 'Rangeela' (1995), a romantic drama starring Aamir Khan, Urmila Matondkar, and Jackie Shroff. The film was a commercial success and established RGV's unique filmmaking style. 'Satya' (1998) came later and became his iconic gangster film.

Imtiaz Ali's directorial debut was 'Socha Na Tha' (2005), starring Abhay Deol and Ayesha Takia. The romantic comedy was produced by Anjum Rizvi and shot in 2004 but released in 2005. The film wasn't a commercial success but gained critical appreciation. 'Jab We Met' (2007) was his breakthrough hit.

Vishal Bhardwaj's directorial debut was 'Maqbool' (2003), an adaptation of Shakespeare's Macbeth set in the Mumbai underworld. The film starring Irrfan Khan, Tabu, and Pankaj Kapur was critically acclaimed. 'Omkara' (2006) and 'Kaminey' (2009) were his later Shakespeare adaptations.

The Ganga is the longest river entirely within India at over 2,500 km. The Brahmaputra is longer overall but only flows within Indian territory for a short distance before entering Bangladesh. Godavari and Narmada are significantly shorter.

Kanchenjunga at 8,586 meters is India's highest peak, located in Sikkim on the Nepal border. Mount Everest is the world's highest peak but lies in Nepal. Peak 5724 is not a major summit. Kailash is in Tibet.

Bhopal Shatabdi Express is the correct answer as it holds the record for being the fastest train in India with a maximum speed of 150 km/h. While Rajdhani trains like Mumbai and Howrah are also premium express trains, they typically operate at speeds around 130 km/h. Deccan Queen is a historic train running between Mumbai and Pune but is not known for exceptional speed.

Rajasthan is India's largest state by area, covering approximately 342,239 square kilometers. It is located in northwestern India and is known for its Thar Desert. Madhya Pradesh was previously the largest state before reorganization of states in 2000, but now ranks second. Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh are both large but significantly smaller than Rajasthan.

Shillong is the capital city of Meghalaya and is a popular hill station. Aizawl (option A) is the capital of Mizoram, Kohima (option B) is the capital of Nagaland, and Imphal (option D) is the capital of Manipur. All four options are capitals of northeastern states, but only Shillong belongs to Meghalaya.

Chandigarh is a Union Territory and serves as the shared capital of both Punjab and Haryana. It is not part of any single state but is administered directly by the Central Government. This unique arrangement makes it a Union Territory, not a state.