Daily GK Quiz - 19 August 2026

15 GK MCQs on Indian topics for 19 August 2026

Aug 19, 2026 - 16:09
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Daily GK Quiz - 19 August 2026

Test your knowledge with these MCQs covering Indian History, Geography, Polity and Economy.

Q1Indian History

In which year did India gain independence from British rule?

(A) 1952
(B) 1945
(C) 1947
(D) 1950
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Correct Answer: (C) 1947

Explanation: India achieved independence on 15 August 1947.

Q2Indian History

Who founded the Maurya Empire?

(A) Chandragupta Maurya
(B) Brihadratha
(C) Bindusara
(D) Ashoka
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Correct Answer: (A) Chandragupta Maurya

Explanation: Chandragupta Maurya established the Maurya Empire around 322 BCE.

Q3Indian History

The Battle of Plassey was fought in which year?

(A) 1757
(B) 1857
(C) 1764
(D) 1707
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Correct Answer: (A) 1757

Explanation: The Battle of Plassey took place in 1757.

Q4Indian History

Who wrote the book 'Discovery of India'?

(A) Sardar Patel
(B) Rabindranath Tagore
(C) Jawaharlal Nehru
(D) Mahatma Gandhi
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Correct Answer: (C) Jawaharlal Nehru

Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru authored 'The Discovery of India'.

Q5Indian Geography

Which is the longest river in India?

(A) Ganga
(B) Yamuna
(C) Godavari
(D) Brahmaputra
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Correct Answer: (A) Ganga

Explanation: The Ganga is the longest river flowing entirely within India.

Q6Indian Geography

The Western Ghats are also known by what name?

(A) Satpura
(B) Sahyadri
(C) Vindhya
(D) Nilgiri
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Correct Answer: (B) Sahyadri

Explanation: The Western Ghats are commonly called the Sahyadri range.

Q7Indian Geography

Which state has the longest coastline in India?

(A) Tamil Nadu
(B) Andhra Pradesh
(C) Gujarat
(D) Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: (C) Gujarat

Explanation: Gujarat possesses the longest coastline among Indian states.

Q8Indian Geography

The Chilika Lake is located in which state?

(A) Andhra Pradesh
(B) Odisha
(C) West Bengal
(D) Kerala
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Correct Answer: (B) Odisha

Explanation: Chilika Lake lies in the state of Odisha.

Q9Indian Polity and Constitution

The Constitution of India was adopted on which date?

(A) 15 August 1947
(B) 14 August 1947
(C) 26 January 1950
(D) 26 November 1949
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Correct Answer: (D) 26 November 1949

Explanation: The Constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949.

Q10Indian Polity and Constitution

How many fundamental rights are guaranteed by the Indian Constitution?

(A) Eight
(B) Six
(C) Seven
(D) Five
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Correct Answer: (B) Six

Explanation: The Indian Constitution currently guarantees six fundamental rights.

Q11Indian Polity and Constitution

Who is the supreme commander of the Indian armed forces?

(A) Defence Minister
(B) Chief of Defence Staff
(C) President
(D) Prime Minister
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Correct Answer: (C) President

Explanation: The President of India serves as the supreme commander of the armed forces.

Q12Indian Polity and Constitution

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

(A) 30 years
(B) 21 years
(C) 18 years
(D) 25 years
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Correct Answer: (D) 25 years

Explanation: A person must be at least 25 years old to contest Lok Sabha elections.

Q13Indian Economy

Which five-year plan is known as the 'Gadgil Plan'?

(A) Second
(B) Third
(C) First
(D) Fourth
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Correct Answer: (B) Third

Explanation: The Third Five-Year Plan is referred to as the Gadgil Plan.

Q14Indian Economy

The Reserve Bank of India was established in which year?

(A) 1969
(B) 1935
(C) 1950
(D) 1947
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Correct Answer: (B) 1935

Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India began operations on 1 April 1935.

Q15Indian Economy

Which sector contributes the highest share to India's GDP?

(A) Agriculture
(B) Mining
(C) Services
(D) Industry
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Correct Answer: (C) Services

Explanation: The services sector accounts for the largest share of India's GDP.

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