Category: General Knowledge Quizzes

Indian Polity & Governance (Questions 1-7)

Q1. Which state’s Chief Minister resigned on 14 April 2026, paving the way for Samrat Choudhary (BJP legislature party leader) to take over?
A) West Bengal
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Bihar
D) Chhattisgarh
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Nitish Kumar resigned as Bihar CM after decades in power; Samrat Choudhary was elected BJP legislature party leader and is set to take oath.

Q2. The Supreme Court on/around 14 April 2026 strongly rebuked the Election Commission regarding deletions in which state’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls?
A) Bihar
B) West Bengal 
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Maharashtra
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: The Court emphasised that the right to vote is a constitutional and sentimental right (Articles 324-326) and directed inclusionary principles in appellate tribunals.

Q3. 14 April 2026 marks the 135th birth anniversary of Dr B.R. Ambedkar. Which of the following is NOT among his key contributions?
A) Chief architect of the Indian Constitution
B) Led Mahad Satyagraha (1927) and Poona Pact (1932)
C) Conceptualised the Reserve Bank of India
D) Authored the book “India Wins Freedom”
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: “India Wins Freedom” was written by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. Ambedkar authored Annihilation of Caste, advocated the Hindu Code Bill, and pushed for 8-hour workday/maternity benefits.

Geopolitics (Questions 1-7)

Q1. On February 11, 2026, which world leaders met amid rising tensions with Iran over its nuclear program?
A) Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin
B) Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu
C) Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron
D) Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: U.S. President Donald Trump met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss threats from Iran, including potential military actions if negotiations fail.

Q2. What action did the U.S. consider on February 11, 2026, to pressure Iran regarding its oil exports?
A) Imposing new tariffs on Iranian goods
B) Lifting sanctions on Iranian banks
C) Seizing tankers carrying Iranian oil
D) Signing a new nuclear deal
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: U.S. officials discussed seizing additional tankers transporting Iranian oil to impact global markets and force Tehran to negotiate.

Q3. On February 11, 2026, Iran’s officials stated that which aspect of their defense program was non-negotiable amid talks with the U.S.?
A) Nuclear enrichment levels
B) Ballistic missile program
C) Regional alliances
D) Oil export quotas
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Iranian officials drew a red line on their ballistic missile program while expressing willingness to discuss nuclear issues.

Geopolitics and World News (Questions 1-11)

Q1. Which country experienced widespread anti-government protests on 12 January 2026, with reports of over 500 protester deaths according to human rights groups?
A) Syria
B) Iran
C) Venezuela
D) Cuba
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Mass protests in Iran escalated, with a US-based rights group reporting over 500 deaths and thousands arrested amid a crackdown.

Q2. On 12 January 2026, the US conducted large-scale airstrikes against which terrorist group in Syria?
A) Al-Qaeda
B) Islamic State (ISIS)
C) Taliban
D) Hezbollah
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: US Central Command launched strikes on multiple Islamic State targets in Syria.

Q3. Which country was warned by US President Donald Trump on 12 January 2026 regarding potential unrest following changes in Venezuela?
A) Iran
B) Nicaragua
C) Cuba
D) Bolivia
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Trump issued a warning to Cuba, a close ally of the deposed Venezuelan leader, as it faced loss of oil supplies.

Q1. What is the primary musical tradition in which the sitar is predominantly used?
A. Carnatic classical music
B. Hindustani classical music
C. Sufi devotional music
D. Folk music of South India
Answer: B. Hindustani classical music

Q2. The sitar is believed to have evolved from which ancient Indian instrument?
A. Tanpura
B. Sarod
C. Veena
D. Tabla
Answer: C. Veena

Q3. Approximately how many strings does a standard sitar have in total?
A. 7-10
B. 11-13
C. 18-21
D. 25-30
Answer: C. 18-21

Q1. What is the characteristic shape of a damru?
A. Barrel-shaped
B. Hourglass-shaped
C. Cylindrical
D. Conical
Answer: B. Hourglass-shaped

Q2. The damru is most closely associated with which Hindu deity?
A. Vishnu
B. Brahma
C. Shiva
D. Ganesha
Answer: C. Shiva

Q3. In Hindu mythology, the sound of Shiva’s damru is believed to symbolize what?
A. The primordial sound of creation
B. The silence of meditation
C. The melody of rivers
D. The roar of lions
Answer: A. The primordial sound of creation