General Knowledge - Places

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Question - 1

Which of the following about Eagle's Nest is true?

1. It is the name given to the historic fort at Rajgarh in the Kolaba district of Maharashtra.

2. Chhatarpati Shivaji, the great warrior, was crowned here.

  • A Only 1
  • B Only 2
  • C Both 1 and 2
  • D Neither 1 nor 2

Question - 2

An island 15 miles from Mumbai, famous for the statues of  Shiva and Parvati. The most striking statue of Trimurti is seen here. Identify the place.

  • A Ellora Caves
  • B Elephanta Caves
  • C Badami Caves
  • D Ajanta Caves

Question - 3

Which of the following is true about Ellora and Ajanta Caves?

1. It is in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra State.

2. Jainist cave temples.

  • A Only 1
  • B Only 2
  • C Both 1 and 2
  • D Neither 1 nor 2

Question - 4

The central Institute of Fisheries Technology is located in

  • A Trivandrum
  • B Bengaluru
  • C Ernakulam
  • D None of these

Question - 5

Match the following.

List I

(Mangrove)

List II

(State)

A.Pichavaram 1. Odisha
B. Coringa Krishna estuary 2. Maharashtra
C. Ratnagiri 3. Andhra Pradesh
D. Bhitar Kanika 4. Tamil Nadu
  • A A B C D 1 2 3 4
  • B A B C D 4 3 2 1
  • C A B C D 4 3 1 2
  • D A B C D 3 4 2 1

Question - 6

Fatehpur Sikri was once the capital of the Mughal Empire. This city was built by

  • A Akbar
  • B Shah Jahan
  • C Aurangazeb
  • D Jahangir

Question - 7

Find the correct answer.

1. It was built in the year 1911.

2. King George V's visit is linked to this monument.

3. It is India.

The above given statements are concern wits

  • A Gateway of India
  • B India Gate
  • C Delhi Durbar
  • D Delhi Gate

Question - 8

Gangotri Village which is the source of river Ganga is situated on the banks of

  • A Alaknandha
  • B Bhagirathi
  • C Gomathi
  • D Ghagra

Question - 9

The government opium factory is located in

  • A Gazipur (UP)
  • B Muzzafar Nagar
  • C Karim Nagar
  • D Anantpur

Question - 10

Which of the following about Gaya is true?

1. It is place where Lord Buddha got enlightenment.

2. Officers Training Academy (OTA) is located there.

3. It's a pilgrimage center for Hindus and Buddhists.

  • A 1 and 2
  • B 2 and 3
  • C 1,2 and 3
  • D None of these