Daily GK Quiz - 12 October 2026

15 GK MCQs on Indian History, Geography, Polity & Economy for 12 October 2026

Oct 12, 2026 - 15:50
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Daily GK Quiz - 12 October 2026

These questions test core facts across four key domains of Indian general knowledge.

Q1Indian History

Who founded the Maurya Empire?

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Correct Answer: (B) Chandragupta Maurya

Explanation: Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya Empire in 322 BCE.

Q2Indian History

The Battle of Plassey was fought in which year?

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Correct Answer: (A) 1757

Explanation: The Battle of Plassey was fought in 1757 between the British and Siraj-ud-Daulah.

Q3Indian History

Who wrote the book 'Discovery of India'?

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Correct Answer: (B) Jawaharlal Nehru

Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru wrote the book 'Discovery of India' in 1946.

Q4Indian History

The Quit India Movement was launched in which year?

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Correct Answer: (A) 1942

Explanation: The Quit India Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1942.

Q5Indian Geography

Which is the longest river in India?

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Correct Answer: (D) Ganga

Explanation: The Ganga is the longest river in India, flowing over 2,525 km.

Q6Indian Geography

The Western Ghats are also known by which name?

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Correct Answer: (D) Sahyadri

Explanation: The Western Ghats are also known as Sahyadri.

Q7Indian Geography

Which state has the longest coastline in India?

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Correct Answer: (D) Gujarat

Explanation: Gujarat has the longest coastline among Indian states.

Q8Indian Geography

The Chilika Lake is located in which state?

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Correct Answer: (C) Odisha

Explanation: Chilika Lake, Asia's largest brackish water lagoon, is in Odisha.

Q9Indian Polity and Constitution

The Constitution of India was adopted on which date?

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Correct Answer: (B) 26 November 1949

Explanation: The Constitution of India was adopted on 26 November 1949.

Q10Indian Polity and Constitution

How many fundamental rights are guaranteed by the Indian Constitution?

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Correct Answer: (D) Six

Explanation: The Indian Constitution guarantees six fundamental rights.

Q11Indian Polity and Constitution

Who presides over the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament?

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Correct Answer: (C) Speaker of Lok Sabha

Explanation: The Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over joint sittings of Parliament.

Q12Indian Polity and Constitution

The minimum age to become a member of the Rajya Sabha is?

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Correct Answer: (A) 30 years

Explanation: The minimum age to become a Rajya Sabha member is 30 years.

Q13Indian Economy

Which sector contributes the highest to India's GDP?

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Correct Answer: (C) Services

Explanation: The services sector contributes the highest share to India's GDP.

Q14Indian Economy

The Reserve Bank of India was established in which year?

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Correct Answer: (B) 1935

Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India was established in 1935.

Q15Indian Economy

What does NITI Aayog stand for?

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Correct Answer: (B) National Institution for Transforming India

Explanation: NITI Aayog stands for National Institution for Transforming India.

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