Reviewer - Recent questions and answers in India GK

Answered: Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:37:15 +0000

For exam preparation, it is important not to confuse the first woman Prime Minister with the first woman President. Indira Gandhi was the first woman Prime Minister of India, whereas Pratibha Patil was the first woman President of India. Questions on this distinction appear regularly in school GK tests, UPSC prelims, banking exams and state-level competitive exams.

Remembering such “first woman” milestones helps strengthen your India GK section and improves accuracy in objective-type questions.

Answered: Who built Fatehpur Sikri near Agra?

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:17:18 +0000

Although Fatehpur Sikri was grand and impressive, it was abandoned after a few years, mainly due to water shortage and strategic reasons. The Mughal court eventually shifted back to Agra and later to Delhi. For GK exams, you should remember: Builder – Akbar, Period – second half of the 16th century, Location – near Agra (Uttar Pradesh), Status – UNESCO World Heritage Site. These points often appear in history and India GK sections.

Answered: Which is the longest river in India?

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:52:18 +0000

In exams, students should remember that the Ganga is the longest river in India, whereas the Nile is considered the longest river in the world. Another point: when considering only rivers that flow entirely within Indian territory, the Godavari is often called the “Dakshin Ganga” or “Ganga of the South”. But in terms of overall length in India, Ganga remains the longest and is one of the most frequently asked GK facts.

Answered: Who designed the national flag of India?

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:27:15 +0000

Pingali Venkayya’s contribution is now widely recognised in history books and competitive exam material. Earlier versions of the flag included symbols like the spinning wheel (charkha), which represented self-reliance and the Swadeshi movement. When India became independent, the charkha was replaced with the Ashoka Chakra to represent law, dharma and progress.

For quick revision, remember this GK point: Pingali Venkayya – Designer of the Indian national flag, Final adoption – 22 July 1947, Ashoka Chakra – 24 spokes, navy blue. This combination is very important for exams like SSC, railway and state-level GK tests.

Answered: Who wrote the national song of India, “Vande Mataram”?

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:02:05 +0000

Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay was not only a writer but also one of the earliest Indian novelists in the modern sense. His work combined literature with nationalism, and “Vande Mataram” became a rallying cry against colonial rule. Many leaders, including Mahatma Gandhi and Subhas Chandra Bose, acknowledged the emotional power of this song in uniting people during protests and movements.

For exam purposes, you should remember: Writer – Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, Song – Vande Mataram, Source – Novel Anandamath, Year – 1882. This combination is frequently asked in school, college and competitive exam GK sections.

Answered: Why do Bollywood movies release on Fridays?

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:04:59 +0000

Bollywood follows the Friday release pattern because it aligns with the traditional “payday + weekend” audience advantage. Historically, movies released before the weekend saw higher footfall since people got paid on Fridays and had free time over the weekend. Over time, this became an industry standard. Also, releasing on Friday allows filmmakers to capitalize on 3 full days of box-office earnings to determine the film’s overall trend.