20 most common general knowledge questions about India

Here are 20 most common general knowledge (GK) questions about India, suitable for quizzes, exams, and general awareness:

What is the capital of India?
👉 New Delhi
Who is known as the Father of the Nation?
👉 Mahatma Gandhi
Which is the national animal of India?
👉 Bengal Tiger
Which is the national flower of India?
👉 Lotus
Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
👉 Jawaharlal Nehru
Who is the current President of India? (As of 2025)
👉 Droupadi Murmu
What is the currency of India?
👉 Indian Rupee (INR)
Which is the longest river in India?
👉 Ganga (Ganges)
In which year did India gain independence?
👉 1947
Who wrote the Indian national anthem?
👉 Rabindranath Tagore
Which is the largest state in India by area?
👉 Rajasthan
Which is the smallest state in India by area?
👉 Goa
What is the national sport of India?
👉 Trick question: India does not have a national sport officially.
Which Indian city is known as the “Pink City”?
👉 Jaipur
Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?
👉 Indira Gandhi
Which Indian festival is known as the Festival of Lights?
👉 Diwali
How many states are there in India? (As of 2025)
👉 28 states
Which is the highest mountain peak in India?
👉 Kangchenjunga
Which Indian scientist is known as the ‘Missile Man of India’?
👉 Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Which city is known as the financial capital of India?
👉 Mumbai

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