If you are preparing for UPSC, SSC, Railway, Banking or any government exam, these top 100 GK questions for 2025 will strengthen your preparation. Every question comes with detailed explanation, important facts and exam utility so you can learn properly.
Post Date: 28 November 2025
🏆 Geography - 20 Important Questions
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Which is the largest state in India by area?
Answer: Rajasthan (342,239 sq km - 10.4% of India's total area)
Explanation: Rajasthan is India's biggest state famous for Thar Desert. This was asked in SSC CGL 2024. Covers topics like state areas, borders – very important for all exams. -
Which ministry launched 'Jal Jeevan Mission'?
Answer: Jal Shakti Ministry
Explanation: Launched by PM Modi on 15 August 2019. By 2024, tap water reached 12 crore households. Budget ₹3.5 lakh crore. Key scheme for rural water supply. -
Which is the longest river in India?
Answer: Ganga River (2,525 km)
Explanation: The Ganga flows through Uttarakhand, UP, Bihar, and West Bengal. It is the most sacred and longest river within Indian territory. -
Which is the highest peak in India?
Answer: Kanchenjunga (8,586 m)
Explanation: Located on the India–Nepal border (Sikkim). It is the world’s 3rd highest peak. Earlier measured by Great Trigonometrical Survey. -
Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?
Answer: 8 States
Explanation: Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, Mizoram. -
Which is the largest freshwater lake in India?
Answer: Wular Lake (Jammu & Kashmir)
Explanation: Formed by tectonic activity. Part of Ramsar Site and important for fisheries and flood control. -
Which is the largest delta in the world?
Answer: Sundarbans Delta
Explanation: Formed by Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna. Spread across India & Bangladesh. Known for mangroves and Royal Bengal tiger. -
Which is the southernmost point of India?
Answer: Indira Point
Explanation: Located on Great Nicobar Island. Submerged partly in 2004 Tsunami. -
The highest rainfall in India occurs at?
Answer: Mawsynram (Meghalaya)
Explanation: Average rainfall 12,000 mm. Causes: funnel-shaped valley + monsoon winds hitting Khasi Hills. -
India’s longest glacier is?
Answer: Siachen Glacier
Explanation: Located in Karakoram Range, approx 76 km long. World’s highest battlefield. -
Where is the ‘Great Indian Desert’ located?
Answer: Rajasthan (Thar Desert)
Explanation: Covers western Rajasthan, extends to Pakistan. Low rainfall & sandy dunes. -
Which river is known as Dakshin Ganga?
Answer: Godavari River
Explanation: Longest river in Peninsular India (1,465 km). Flows through Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh. -
Which state is called the ‘Land of Five Rivers’?
Answer: Punjab
Explanation: Ravi, Beas, Sutlej, Chenab, Jhelum. These rivers make Punjab the most fertile region. -
India's standard meridian (IST) passes through?
Answer: 82.5° East Longitude
Explanation: Passes through Mirzapur (UP). IST = UTC + 5:30. -
Which is the deepest port in India?
Answer: Vizag Port
Explanation: Natural harbor and deepest landlocked port. Handles major cargo. -
What is the coastline length of India?
Answer: 7,516.6 km
Explanation: Includes mainland + islands. Important for maritime trade. -
Himalayas were formed due to the collision of?
Answer: Indian Plate & Eurasian Plate
Explanation: Convergent boundary → Fold mountains formed 50 million years ago. -
Which soil is most suitable for cotton cultivation?
Answer: Black Soil (Regur Soil)
Explanation: Found in Maharashtra, MP, Gujarat. Rich in clay & moisture retention. -
Which region is known as the ‘Rice Bowl of India’?
Answer: Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: Krishna-Godavari delta: highest rice production due to fertile alluvial soil. -
Which is the fastest-growing forest type in India?
Answer: Mangrove Forests
Explanation: Especially Sundarbans. Provides protection from cyclones & supports rich biodiversity.
🇮🇳 History - 25 Questions
- Who was the founder of the Maurya Empire?
Answer: Chandragupta Maurya
Explanation: He established the Mauryan Empire in 322 BCE with the guidance of Chanakya. - Who wrote the book ‘Arthashastra’?
Answer: Kautilya (Chanakya)
Explanation: It explains administration, economy, military strategy during Mauryan rule. - Who is known as the ‘Napoleon of India’?
Answer: Samudragupta
Explanation: His military campaigns and victories earned him this title. - Who built the Sanchi Stupa?
Answer: Ashoka
Explanation: The stupa is a major Buddhist monument located in Madhya Pradesh. - The Battle of Plassey was fought in which year?
Answer: 1757
Explanation: British defeated Siraj-ud-Daulah; this began British rule in India. - Who was the first Mughal Emperor?
Answer: Babur
Explanation: Founded Mughal Empire after victory in the First Battle of Panipat (1526). - Who introduced the Mansabdari System?
Answer: Akbar
Explanation: It was an administrative and military system ranking officers. - The Swadeshi Movement began after which incident?
Answer: Partition of Bengal (1905)
Explanation: Started by Lord Curzon to divide Bengal on communal lines. - Who was the first Governor-General of independent India?
Answer: Lord Mountbatten
Explanation: Served until 1948; later succeeded by C. Rajagopalachari. - Who was the founder of the Indian National Congress?
Answer: A.O. Hume
Explanation: Founded in 1885 to give Indians a political platform. - Who gave the slogan “Do or Die”?
Answer: Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation: Given during Quit India Movement (1942). - Who started the Home Rule Movement?
Answer: Bal Gangadhar Tilak & Annie Besant
Explanation: Movement aimed at gaining self-government. - Who founded the Arya Samaj?
Answer: Swami Dayanand Saraswati
Explanation: Promoted Vedic values; slogan: “Go Back to the Vedas”. - The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in?
Answer: 1919
Explanation: Ordered by General Dyer; hundreds of civilians were killed. - Which Harappan site is famous for the Great Bath?
Answer: Mohenjo-Daro
Explanation: Major Indus Valley site discovered in 1922. - Who is known as the ‘Iron Man of India’?
Answer: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Explanation: Unified 562 princely states after independence. - Who was the first woman ruler of India?
Answer: Razia Sultana
Explanation: Ruler of Delhi Sultanate (1236–1240). - Who built the Red Fort in Delhi?
Answer: Shah Jahan
Explanation: Built in 1648; UNESCO World Heritage Site. - The slogan “Inquilab Zindabad” was given by?
Answer: Bhagat Singh
Explanation: Became the symbol of revolution during the freedom struggle. - Which movement is also known as the “Revolt of 1857”?
Answer: First War of Indian Independence
Explanation: Started from Meerut on 10 May 1857. - Who wrote ‘Indica’?
Answer: Megasthenes
Explanation: He was a Greek ambassador at Chandragupta Maurya’s court. - Who was known as ‘Frontier Gandhi’?
Answer: Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
Explanation: Led the Khudai Khidmatgar movement. - When was the Non-Cooperation Movement launched?
Answer: 1920
Explanation: Launched by Gandhi after Jallianwala Bagh tragedy. - Who founded the Aligarh Movement?
Answer: Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Explanation: Promoted modern education for Muslims; founded Aligarh Muslim University. - Who composed the National Anthem of India?
Answer: Rabindranath Tagore
Explanation: Jana Gana Mana was adopted as the national anthem in 1950.
📊 Previous Years Questions Analysis
| Exam | GK Weightage | Important Topics |
|---|---|---|
| SSC CGL | 25% | History, Polity |
| UPSC Prelims | 15% | Current Affairs |
| Banking | 20% | Economy, Awards |
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