Daily GK Challenge

More practice: Geography & Economy

5 more Railways questions from the same chapter, with step-by-step solutions. Try each one, then reveal the answer.

1. Q1easy

   Which is the longest river in India?

   • AYamuna
   • BGodavari
   • CGanga
   • DBrahmaputra
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   Correct answer: (C) Ganga

   The Ganga is the longest river in India, flowing about 2,525 km from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal.

2. Q2hard

   The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?

   • A6
   • B7
   • C8
   • D9
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   Correct answer: (C) 8

   The Tropic of Cancer passes through eight states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram.

3. Q3medium

   Which is the highest mountain peak located within India?

   • ANanda Devi
   • BKanchenjunga
   • CMount Everest
   • DAnamudi
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   Correct answer: (B) Kanchenjunga

   Kanchenjunga (8,586 m) in Sikkim is the highest mountain peak within India and the third highest in the world.

4. Q4medium

   The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was established in which year?

   • A1935
   • B1947
   • C1949
   • D1950
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   Correct answer: (A) 1935

   The Reserve Bank of India was established on 1 April 1935 under the RBI Act, 1934, and was nationalized in 1949.

5. Q5medium

   Which soil is considered most suitable for cotton cultivation?

   • AAlluvial soil
   • BRed soil
   • CLaterite soil
   • DBlack soil
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   Correct answer: (D) Black soil

   Black soil (regur soil), rich in moisture-retaining clay, is ideal for cotton and is common in the Deccan Plateau.