1. “Tawi River” is a tributary of which river?
a) Ganga
b) Yamuna
c) Chenab
d) Sutlej
Answer: c) Chenab
Context: India alerted Pakistan on humanitarian grounds about the flood threat in the Tawi River.
The Tawi River originates from the Jammu region and later merges into the Chenab River.
2. Which is the largest tectonic plate on Earth?
a) African Plate
b) Eurasian Plate
c) Pacific Plate
d) North American Plate
Answer. c) Pacific Plate
The Pacific Plate is the largest tectonic plate on Earth, covering about 103 million square kilometers, which is larger than all the landmasses combined. It lies beneath the Pacific Ocean and is responsible for the "Ring of Fire" with many earthquakes and volcanoes.
3. Who is the author of the epic Ramayana?
a) Ved Vyas
b) Valmiki
c) Tulsidas
d) Kalidas
Answer: b) Valmiki
The Ramayana is one of the two great Sanskrit epics of ancient India, composed by Maharishi Valmiki. It narrates the life of Lord Rama, his exile, the abduction of Sita by Ravana, and the eventual victory of good over evil. Tulsidas later wrote the Ramcharitmanas in Awadhi, but the original epic is attributed to Valmiki.
4. Which is the largest pyramid of Egypt?
a) Pyramid of Khafre
b) Pyramid of Menkaure
c) Pyramid of Djoser
d) Great Pyramid of Giza
Answer: d) Great Pyramid of Giza
The Great Pyramid of Giza, built for Pharaoh Khufu (Cheops), is the largest pyramid in Egypt and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It was originally about 146 meters (481 feet) high.
5. Which of the following is not a member country of "Exercise Bright Star 2025"?
a) India
b) United States of America
c) Egypt
d) Japan
Answer: d) Japan
Context: Over 700 Indian Armed Forces personnel will participate in Exercise Bright Star 2025 in Egypt, showcasing tri-service operational capabilities.
It is one of the largest tri-service drills in the Middle East–North Africa (MENA) region.
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