Q41. The birthplace of Rani Lakshmibai, the Queen of Jhansi, is associated with which city?
a) Varanasi
b) Jhansi
c) Gwalior
d) Pune
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Correct Answer: a) Varanasi
Explanation: The birthplace of Rani Lakshmibai, the Queen of Jhansi and one of the leading figures of the Indian Rebellion of 1857, is associated with Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Q42. The National Library of India, the largest library in the country by volume, is located in which city?
a) New Delhi
b) Kolkata
c) Mumbai
d) Chennai
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Correct Answer: b) Kolkata
Explanation: The National Library of India is located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It is the largest library in India by volume and serves as a public library and a repository of all printed materials produced in the country.
Q43. The Kirti Mandir, the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, is located in which city?
a) Porbandar
b) Rajkot
c) Ahmedabad
d) Vadodara
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Correct Answer: a) Porbandar
Explanation: The Kirti Mandir is located in Porbandar, Gujarat. It is the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi and now houses a museum dedicated to his life and legacy.
Q44. The Indian Military Academy, where cadets are trained to serve in the Indian Army, is located in which city?
a) Dehradun
b) Pune
c) Chennai
d) Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: a) Dehradun
Explanation: The Indian Military Academy is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It is a premier institution where cadets are trained to serve as officers in the Indian Army.
Q45. The Bara Imambara, a historical complex built by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula, is located in which city?
a) Lucknow
b) Hyderabad
c) Delhi
d) Agra
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Correct Answer: a) Lucknow
Explanation: The Bara Imambara is located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It is a historical complex built by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula in 1784 and includes the large Asfi mosque, the Bhulbhulaiya (labyrinth), and a bowli (stepwell).
Q46. The Nalanda University, an ancient center of higher learning, is associated with which Indian state?
a) Bihar
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) West Bengal
d) Odisha
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Correct Answer: a) Bihar
Explanation: The ruins of the ancient Nalanda University are located in Bihar. It was a large Buddhist monastery and a revered place of learning from the 5th century CE to the 12th century CE.
Q47. The Chilika Lake, Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon, is located in which Indian state?
a) Odisha
b) Kerala
c) Gujarat
d) Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: a) Odisha
Explanation: The Chilika Lake is located in Odisha. It is Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon and is known for its rich biodiversity, including a variety of bird species, especially during the migratory season.
Q48. The Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in which city?
a) New Delhi
b) Agra
c) Jaipur
d) Mumbai
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Correct Answer: a) New Delhi
Explanation: The Qutub Minar is located in New Delhi. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the tallest minarets in India, built by Qutb-ud-din Aibak and later completed by his successors.
Q49. The Mysore Palace, a historical palace and a royal residence, is located in which city?
a) Mysore
b) Bangalore
c) Mangalore
d) Hubli
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Correct Answer: a) Mysore
Explanation: The Mysore Palace is located in Mysore, Karnataka. It is a historical palace and the royal residence of the Wadiyar dynasty, known for its architectural splendor and the annual Dasara celebrations.
Q50. The Tawang Monastery, the largest monastery in India, is located in which state?
a) Arunachal Pradesh
b) Sikkim
c) Himachal Pradesh
d) Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: a) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation: The Tawang Monastery is located in Arunachal Pradesh. It is the largest monastery in India and the second largest in the world after the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. It is a significant center for Gelug or Gelugpa (the Yellow Hat sect) Buddhism.