Indian Army GK Questions
61. What is the capital of Australia?
A) Sydney
B) Canberra
C) Tasmania
D) None of the above
B) Canberra
Explanation: Canberra is the capital city of Australia, chosen as a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne, two of the largest cities in the country.
62. Where is Green Park Stadium located?
A) Kanpur
B) Chennai
C) Bangalore
D) None of the above
A) Kanpur
Explanation: Green Park Stadium is located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, and is a famous venue for cricket matches in India.
63. Where will the 19th Asian Games be held in 2022?
A) Tokyo
B) New Delhi
C) Jakarta
D) Hangzhou
D) Hangzhou
Explanation: The 19th Asian Games in 2022 were held in Hangzhou, China, from September 23 to October 8, 2023, after being postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
64. Which animal was the first to be sent into space?
A) Rat
B) Cat
C) Dog
D) None of the above
C) Dog
Explanation: The first animal sent into space was a dog named Laika, aboard the Soviet spacecraft Sputnik 2, in 1957.
65. Manika Batra is associated with which sport?
A) Wrestling
B) Table Tennis
C) Badminton
D) Lawn Tennis
B) Table Tennis
Explanation: Manika Batra is an Indian table tennis player who has won several international medals, including at the Commonwealth Games.
66. What is the name of the UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) developed by India?
A) Udaan
B) Nishant
C) Maitri
D) None of the above
B) Nishant
Explanation: Nishant is a UAV developed by India for intelligence gathering, reconnaissance, and surveillance missions.
67. Who built the Ibadat Khana in Fatehpur Sikri?
A) Aurangzeb
B) Shah Jahan
C) Jahangir
D) Akbar
D) Akbar
Explanation: The Ibadat Khana, or “House of Worship,” was built by Emperor Akbar in Fatehpur Sikri as a space for religious discussions and debates among scholars of different faiths.
68. When is National Science Day celebrated?
A) 28th February
B) 25th January
C) 12th January
D) 26th March
A) 28th February
Explanation: National Science Day is celebrated on 28th February in India to mark the discovery of the Raman Effect by physicist Sir C.V. Raman in 1928.
69. What is a hotline?
A) An electric wire
B) A telecommunications link
C) A hard disk
D) A modem
B) A telecommunications link
Explanation: A hotline is a direct and fast communication link between two points, often used in emergencies or important situations.