1. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) was launched in which year?
a) 2000
b) 2001
c) 2003
d) 2004
Answer. a) 2000
1. Context: Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) completed 25 years in December 2025, marking a major milestone in India’s rural infrastructure journey.
2. It was launched on 25 December 2000.
2. Mount Kilimanjaro is located in which country?
a) Argentina
b) Australia
c) Kenya
d) Tanzania
Answer. d) Tanzania
Context:
1. A helicopter crash near Barafu Camp on Mount Kilimanjaro killed five people, including a pilot, doctor, guide, and two foreign tourists, reportedly during a medical rescue mission.
2. Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest mountain and the world’s tallest free-standing volcanic massif.
3. It is located in Northeastern Tanzania, close to the Kenya border.
3. The Communist Party of India (CPI) was established in which year?
a) 1905
b) 1915
c) 1925
d) 1935
Answer. c) 1925
1. The Communist Party of India (CPI) was established on December 26, 1925, at Kanpur (then Cawnpore).
2. The Communist Party of India (CPI) has completed 100 years since its founding, marking a century of organised Communist politics in India.
4. Gandikota Canyon is located in which state?
a) Gujarat
b) Kerala
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Andhra Pradesh
Answer. d) Andhra Pradesh
1. Gandikota Canyon is a dramatic river gorge carved by the Penna (Pennar) River, often called the “Grand Canyon of India” for its sheer cliffs and striking geological formations.
2. It is located in the Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh.
5. Kanger Valley National Park is located in which state?
a) Uttarakhand
b) Himachal Pradesh
c) Chhattisgarh
d) Madhya Pradesh
Answer. c) Chhattisgarh
1. Kanger Valley National Park has come into focus as the Chhattisgarh government, with support from the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), has initiated biodiversity surveys to seek its recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2. It is located in the Bastar district, Chhattisgarh.
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