Daily GK Challenge

More practice: Important Days, Firsts & Superlatives

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

1. Q1easy

   World Environment Day is observed every year on which date?

   • A5 June
   • B22 April
   • C7 April
   • D21 June
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   Correct answer: (A) 5 June

   World Environment Day is observed on 5 June every year to raise awareness about environmental protection.

2. Q2easy

   The International Day of Yoga is celebrated every year on which date?

   • A21 May
   • B21 June
   • C21 July
   • D21 August
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   Correct answer: (B) 21 June

   The International Day of Yoga is observed on 21 June, the day of the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere.

3. Q3easy

   Who was the first President of India?

   • AJawaharlal Nehru
   • BSarvepalli Radhakrishnan
   • CRajendra Prasad
   • DZakir Husain
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   Correct answer: (C) Rajendra Prasad

   Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India, serving from 1950 to 1962.

4. Q4easy

   Who was the first Prime Minister of independent India?

   • ASardar Vallabhbhai Patel
   • BRajendra Prasad
   • CLal Bahadur Shastri
   • DJawaharlal Nehru
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   Correct answer: (D) Jawaharlal Nehru

   Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India, taking office on 15 August 1947.

5. Q5medium

   Which is the largest Indian state by area?

   • ARajasthan
   • BMadhya Pradesh
   • CMaharashtra
   • DUttar Pradesh
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   Correct answer: (A) Rajasthan

   Rajasthan is the largest state of India by area, covering about 342,239 square kilometres.