Important Facts about India

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How did the Jallianwala Bagh massacre influence Rabindranath Tagore's decision to renounce his knighthood?

  • Tagore was not influenced by the Jallianwala Bagh massacre to renounce his knighthood.
  • He believed it was a protest against British economic policies.
  • He saw it as an act of injustice and a betrayal of trust by the British government. (correct)
  • He considered it a personal attack on his family.

In what way does the Damodar Valley project serve as a model for integrated river basin development in India?

  • By focusing solely on hydroelectric power generation.
  • By prioritizing industrial water supply over agricultural needs.
  • By integrating flood control, irrigation, and power generation. (correct)
  • By emphasizing navigation as the primary benefit.

What is the significance of Allahabad with respect to Indian Standard Time?

  • Allahabad has the biggest clock tower in India.
  • Allahabad determines the time zone for eastern India.
  • The Indian Standard Time is calculated with reference to a longitude passing through Allahabad. (correct)
  • Allahabad's local mean time is exactly 5 hours ahead of GMT.

How does the concentration of ship building industry in Visakhapatnam influence the city's economy?

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Why might a state like Karnataka, known as the largest producer of iron ore, still need to import steel?

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How does the presence of the tea industry in Assam impact the state's economy?

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If Uttar Pradesh has the maximum number of districts, what challenges might this pose for governance?

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How does the location of the Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO) in Jamshedpur relate to the availability of raw materials?

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What effect did Indira Gandhi's nationalization of banks have on financial inclusion in India?

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How might the Grand Trunk Road's historical significance contribute to modern India?

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First multipurpose project in India?

Damodar Valley Corporation

Place in North East India with highest rainfall?

Mawsynram (Meghalaya)

Largest Indian river flowing into the Arabian Sea?

Narmada

Where does the Indian Standard Time coincide with local time?

Allahabad

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Industry for which Visakhapatnam is famous?

Ship Building

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State that is the largest producer of iron ore in India?

Karnataka

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State which is the largest exporter of cashewnut?

Kerala

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Nagarjuna Sagar dam is built across which river?

Krishna River

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What is the main industry of Assam?

Tea Industry

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Which Indian state has the maximum number of districts?

Uttar Pradesh

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Study Notes

  • The first multipurpose project in India is the Damodar Valley.
  • The place in North East India that receives the highest annual rainfall is Mawsynram (Meghalaya).
  • The largest Indian river flowing into the Arabian Sea is the Narmada.
  • Allahabad is the place where Indian Standard time coincides with local time.
  • Visakhapatnam is famous for ship building.
  • The state which is the largest producer of iron ore in India is Karnataka.
  • Kerala is the Indian state that is the largest exporter of cashew nuts.
  • The Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is built across the Krishna River.
  • The main industry of Assam is the tea industry.
  • Uttar Pradesh is the Indian state which has the maximum number of districts.
  • The longest day in India is June 21st.
  • The biggest museum in India is the Indian Museum in Calcutta.
  • Bangalore city is also called the Garden City.
  • The Sindhu is the river that passes through the Thar Desert.
  • The Hindustan Ship Yard is located at Visakhapatnam.
  • The first major steel plant established in India was Tata Iron & Steel Co. in Jamshedpur.
  • Aurobindo Ghosh was the Indian freedom fighter who turned into a famous spiritualist.
  • The Lok Sabha has 545 members.
  • The National Museum of Natural History is located in New Delhi.
  • Mrs. Indira Gandhi was the Indian Prime Minister who nationalized the banks.
  • The longest road in India is the Grand Trunk Road.
  • Bhanu Athaiya was the first Indian to win an Oscar Award.
  • Rabindranath Tagore gave up his knighthood because of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
  • M.G. Ramachandran was the Chief Minister of a state who was awarded the Bharat Ratna.
  • Shanti Niketan is the name of the school started by Rabindranath Tagore.
  • C.V. Raman founded the Indian Academy of Science.
  • The Atomic Energy Commission is located at the Central Research Institute.
  • The largest dome in India is the Rashtrapati Bhawan.
  • The first Law Minister of Independent India was
  • India's highest peak is
  • The main attraction of Mount Abu are
  • The most literate state in India is
  • Buland Darwaza is located at
  • Jantar Mantar is located in
  • Mughal Gardens is located at
  • Qutub Minar is located at
  • Rashtrapati Bhawan was built by
  • The highest airfield of India is
  • The largest Zoo of India is
  • The first ever railway train travelled from
  • The supreme commander of Army, Navy
  • The Chairman of the Lok Sabha is
  • The fastest train in India is
  • The Bhakra dam is built across the
  • The first General Elections were held in
  • Golden city in India (CUET 2022 M.B
  • The largest prison in India is
  • The largest cave temple in India is
  • The biggest public sector bank in India
  • The first Education Minister of free India
  • Who is known as the Father of Indian
  • Indian states having highest poverty
  • Republic day is celebrated in India (
  • Constitution Day celebrate in India (
  • Largest producer of Manganese in Ind

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