7 December 2025 – India Quiz
Geography, History, Culture & Constitution | 10 MCQs | Section-wise answers below.
Part A – Geography & History (Q1–5)
Answer the questions first. Then use the “Show Answers for Part A” button to check and learn.
1. Which of the following river–city pairs is correctly matched?
2. In which Indian state is the Thar Desert mainly located?
3. Which mountain range forms a natural boundary between India and Tibet (China)?
4. Who is popularly known as the “Father of the Nation” in India?
5. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre (1919) took place in which city?
Answer Key – Part A (Geography & History)
| Q. No. | Correct Answer | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yamuna – Delhi | The river Yamuna flows through Delhi and is one of the major tributaries of the Ganga system in north India. [web:88][web:98] |
| 2 | Rajasthan | The Thar Desert, also called the Great Indian Desert, lies mainly in western Rajasthan, with a small part extending into Gujarat and Pakistan. [web:88][web:98] |
| 3 | Himalayas | The Himalayas form a high mountain barrier between the Indian subcontinent and Tibet (China), influencing climate, rivers and defence. [web:93][web:98] |
| 4 | Mahatma Gandhi | Mahatma Gandhi led the non-violent freedom struggle through movements like Non-Cooperation and Quit India and is widely honoured as the “Father of the Nation”. [web:89][web:94] |
| 5 | Amritsar | The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred in Amritsar, Punjab in April 1919, when British troops fired on a peaceful gathering, becoming a turning point in the freedom movement. [web:89] |
Part B – Culture & Constitution (Q6–10)
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6. Which of the following is India’s national animal?
7. Which festival is widely known as the “festival of lights” in India?
8. The words “We, the people of India” appear in which part of the Constitution?
9. Which Article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the “Right to Equality”?
10. India is described as a “sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic” in the:
Answer Key – Part B (Culture & Constitution)
| Q. No. | Correct Answer | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Bengal tiger | The Royal Bengal tiger is India’s national animal, symbolising strength and grace, and is protected under various wildlife conservation programmes. [web:93][web:95] |
| 7 | Diwali | Diwali is popularly called the “festival of lights”, celebrated with lamps, candles and fireworks to mark the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. [web:90][web:94] |
| 8 | Preamble | The phrase “We, the people of India” appears in the Preamble, highlighting that the Constitution gets its authority from the people themselves. [web:85][web:86][web:93] |
| 9 | Article 14 | Article 14 of the Constitution guarantees the Right to Equality, stating that the State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or equal protection of the laws. [web:85][web:86][web:92] |
| 10 | Preamble to the Constitution | The description of India as a “sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic” is found in the Preamble, which sets out the guiding philosophy of the Constitution. [web:86][web:93][web:96] |
Students can attempt Part A and Part B separately, then open each answer panel to self-check and revise Social Science concepts.
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