Love quizzes? Preparing for competitive exams? Or simply want to test your general knowledge — KBC style? You’re in the right place. Below you’ll find a curated list of 250 Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) questions with correct options, covering seasons 1–10. This set includes classic GK, science, history, geography, current affairs and Crorepati-style questions — perfect for daily practice.
Category Wise KBC Question
KBC Questions Category 1: Indian History & Culture 1 – 50
| No. | Question & Options | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The famous Sun Temple is located in which city in Odisha? A. Puri B. Cuttack C. Konark D. Bhubaneswar | C. Konark |
| 2 | Who was the first Mughal emperor in India? A. Akbar B. Humayun C. Jahangir D. Babur | D. Babur |
| 3 | Which freedom fighter is known as the ‘Frontier Gandhi’? A. Sheikh Abdullah B. Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan C. Liaquat Ali Khan D. Maulana Azad | B. Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan |
| 4 | The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre took place in which city? A. Lahore B. Jalandhar C. Amritsar D. Ludhiana | C. Amritsar |
| 5 | The slogan “Do or Die” is associated with which movement? A. Civil Disobedience B. Non-Cooperation C. Quit India Movement D. Swadeshi | C. Quit India Movement |
| 6 | Which Indian state was the site of the ancient university of Nalanda? A. Uttar Pradesh B. West Bengal C. Bihar D. Madhya Pradesh | C. Bihar |
| 7 | Which dynasty built the world-famous Khajuraho temples? A. Maurya B. Gupta C. Pala D. Chandela | D. Chandela |
| 8 | Who wrote the national anthem of India, “Jana Gana Mana”? A. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee B. Rabindranath Tagore C. Muhammad Iqbal D. Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay | B. Rabindranath Tagore |
| 9 | Which religion would you associate the practice of Santhara (fasting unto death) with? A. Sikhism B. Buddhism C. Hinduism D. Jainism | D. Jainism |
| 10 | The famous Buddhist site of Sanchi Stupa is located in which state? A. Bihar B. Odisha C. Madhya Pradesh D. Maharashtra | C. Madhya Pradesh |
| 11 | Who was the last Viceroy of India? A. Lord Curzon B. Lord Wavell C. Lord Mountbatten D. Lord Canning | C. Lord Mountbatten |
| 12 | The word ‘Satyameva Jayate’ is taken from which Upanishad? A. Katha B. Chandogya C. Mundaka D. Kena | C. Mundaka |
| 13 | Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Karnataka is described as the ‘World’s Largest Open-air Museum’? A. Badami B. Mysuru Palace C. Shravanabelagola D. Hampi | D. Hampi |
| 14 | Who founded the Brahmo Samaj in 1828? A. Swami Dayananda Saraswati B. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar C. Raja Ram Mohan Roy D. Swami Vivekananda | C. Raja Ram Mohan Roy |
| 15 | The Indian state of Goa was liberated from which colonial power in 1961? A. British B. French C. Dutch D. Portuguese | D. Portuguese |
| 16 | Which Indian classical dance form originated in Andhra Pradesh? A. Bharatnatyam B. Kathakali C. Kathak D. Kuchipudi | D. Kuchipudi |
| 17 | What was the original name of Sher Shah Suri? A. Kamal Khan B. Jamal Khan C. Farid Khan D. Jahangir Khan | C. Farid Khan |
| 18 | Which ancient Indian text is considered the source of Ayurveda? A. Bhagavad Gita B. Ramayana C. Charaka Samhita D. Arthashastra | C. Charaka Samhita |
| 19 | Who was the first Governor-General of independent India? A. C. Rajagopalachari B. Lord Mountbatten C. Rajendra Prasad D. Jawaharlal Nehru | B. Lord Mountbatten |
| 20 | The Battle of Plassey was fought in which year? A. 1764 B. 1757 C. 1761 D. 1773 | B. 1757 |
| 21 | Which city is known as the “City of Nawabs”? A. Agra B. Delhi C. Lucknow D. Hyderabad | C. Lucknow |
| 22 | The Panchayati Raj System in India was first adopted by which two states? A. Gujarat and Rajasthan B. Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu C. Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh D. Punjab and Haryana | C. Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh |
| 23 | Who compiled the Adi Granth, the holy scripture of Sikhism? A. Guru Nanak Dev B. Guru Arjan Dev C. Guru Gobind Singh D. Guru Tegh Bahadur | B. Guru Arjan Dev |
| 24 | The famous rock-cut caves of Ajanta and Ellora are located near which city? A. Pune B. Nashik C. Aurangabad D. Nagpur | C. Aurangabad |
| 25 | In Hindu mythology, who is considered the architect of the Gods? A. Vishwakarma B. Agni C. Indra D. Varuna | A. Vishwakarma |
| 26 | Which Mughal Emperor commissioned the construction of the Taj Mahal? A. Akbar B. Humayun C. Shah Jahan D. Aurangzeb | C. Shah Jahan |
| 27 | Who was the founder of the Gupta Dynasty? A. Samudragupta B. Chandragupta I C. Skandagupta D. Srigupta | D. Srigupta |
| 28 | The ‘Chipko Movement’ primarily aimed to protect what? A. Water resources B. Wildlife C. Forests/Trees D. Traditional knowledge | C. Forests/Trees |
| 29 | Which Indian festival is associated with the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana? A. Holi B. Ganesh Chaturthi C. Dussehra D. Diwali | C. Dussehra |
| 30 | The Iron Pillar in the Qutub Minar complex has largely resisted rust for centuries. It is located in which city? A. Agra B. Delhi C. Lucknow D. Hyderabad | B. Delhi |
| 31 | Who was the first woman President of the Indian National Congress? A. Sarojini Naidu B. Indira Gandhi C. Annie Besant D. Nellie Sengupta | C. Annie Besant |
| 32 | Which year was the Partition of Bengal announced by Lord Curzon? A. 1901 B. 1905 C. 1911 D. 1919 | B. 1905 |
| 33 | Which great Maurya ruler embraced Buddhism? A. Chandragupta Maurya B. Bindusara C. Ashoka D. Brihadratha | C. Ashoka |
| 34 | The ancient city of Harappa is currently located in which country? A. India B. Afghanistan C. Pakistan D. Iran | C. Pakistan |
| 35 | The term ‘Triratnas’ or ‘Three Jewels’ is associated with which religion? A. Hinduism B. Sikhism C. Buddhism/Jainism D. Zoroastrianism | C. Buddhism/Jainism |
| 36 | Which monument was built by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah in 1591 to commemorate the end of a plague? A. Golconda Fort B. Charminar C. Mecca Masjid D. Qutub Minar | B. Charminar |
| 37 | Who is considered the father of Indian cinema? A. Satyajit Ray B. Bimal Roy C. Dadasaheb Phalke D. V. Shantaram | C. Dadasaheb Phalke |
| 38 | The ancient university of Vikramashila was founded by which Pala King? A. Gopala B. Devapala C. Dharmapala D. Mahipala | C. Dharmapala |
| 39 | Which Indian state is the birthplace of the Ghazal tradition in India? A. Punjab B. Rajasthan C. Uttar Pradesh D. Maharashtra | C. Uttar Pradesh |
| 40 | What is the name of the first kanda (section) of the Valmiki Ramayana? A. Ayodhya Kanda B. Kishkinda Kanda C. Yuddh Kanda D. Bala Kanda | D. Bala Kanda |
| 41 | Who was the first Indian woman to become the President of the Indian National Congress? A. Sarojini Naidu B. Annie Besant C. Indira Gandhi D. Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit | A. Sarojini Naidu |
| 42 | The Dandi March was undertaken in protest against the British Salt Law in which year? A. 1928 B. 1930 C. 1932 D. 1942 | B. 1930 |
| 43 | The word “Swadeshi” means what in the context of the freedom struggle? A. Self-Rule B. Peaceful protest C. Of one’s own country D. Total Revolution | C. Of one’s own country |
| 44 | Who was the founder of the Slave Dynasty (Mamluk Dynasty) of Delhi Sultanate? A. Iltutmish B. Razia Sultana C. Qutub-ud-din Aibak D. Balban | C. Qutub-ud-din Aibak |
| 45 | The classical dance form Kathak is primarily associated with which region? A. South India B. East India C. North India D. North-East India | C. North India |
| 46 | Which Mughal Emperor’s name means “World Conqueror”? A. Akbar B. Jahangir C. Shah Jahan D. Aurangzeb | B. Jahangir |
| 47 | The festival of Gudi Padwa marks the traditional new year for people of which state? A. Gujarat B. Maharashtra C. West Bengal D. Karnataka | B. Maharashtra |
| 48 | Who is widely considered the “Father of Indian Constitution”? A. Mahatma Gandhi B. Jawaharlal Nehru C. Sardar Patel D. B. R. Ambedkar | D. B. R. Ambedkar |
| 49 | The Red Fort in Delhi was built by which Mughal Emperor? A. Akbar B. Jahangir C. Shah Jahan D. Humayun | C. Shah Jahan |
| 50 | The Vijayanagara Empire was founded on the banks of which river? A. Kaveri B. Godavari C. Krishna D. Tungabhadra | D. Tungabhadra |
KBC Questions Category 2: Indian Geography & Polity 51 – 100
| No. | Question & Options | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Which mountain range separates North and South India? A. Aravalli B. Satpura C. Vindhya D. Eastern Ghats | C. Vindhya |
| 52 | The Bhakra-Nangal dam is built on which river? A. Ganga B. Narmada C. Yamuna D. Sutlej | D. Sutlej |
| 53 | Which is the largest Union Territory of India by area? A. Andaman and Nicobar Islands B. Delhi C. Ladakh D. Jammu and Kashmir | C. Ladakh |
| 54 | Which city is served by the Kempegowda International Airport? A. Hyderabad B. Chennai C. Bengaluru D. Mumbai | C. Bengaluru |
| 55 | What is the official language of the Indian state of Nagaland? A. Naga B. Hindi C. Assamese D. English | D. English |
| 56 | The Rann of Kutch, a large area of salt marsh, is located in which state? A. Maharashtra B. Gujarat C. Rajasthan D. Odisha | B. Gujarat |
| 57 | Which state is known as the “Spice Garden of India”? A. Karnataka B. Kerala C. Goa D. Tamil Nadu | B. Kerala |
| 58 | The river Godavari originates from which state? A. Karnataka B. Andhra Pradesh C. Odisha D. Maharashtra | D. Maharashtra |
| 59 | How many schedules are there in the Constitution of India? A. 10 B. 11 C. 12 D. 13 | C. 12 |
| 60 | The minimum age required to become the Prime Minister of India is: A. 25 years (if Lok Sabha member) B. 30 years (if Rajya Sabha member) C. 25 or 30 years D. 35 years | C. 25 or 30 years |
| 61 | Which is the only continent through which the Equator, Tropic of Cancer, and Tropic of Capricorn pass? A. Asia B. South America C. Africa D. North America | C. Africa |
| 62 | The Gulf of Mannar is located between India and which other country? A. Maldives B. Indonesia C. Sri Lanka D. Myanmar | C. Sri Lanka |
| 63 | In which Indian state is the Kaziranga National Park located? A. West Bengal B. Meghalaya C. Assam D. Arunachal Pradesh | C. Assam |
| 64 | Which city is known as the “Pink City” of India? A. Bengaluru B. Mysuru C. Jaipur D. Kochi | C. Jaipur |
| 65 | The famous Dal Lake is located in which region? A. Himachal Pradesh B. Uttarakhand C. Jammu and Kashmir D. Ladakh | C. Jammu and Kashmir |
| 66 | Which is the oldest mountain range in India? A. Himalayas B. Satpura C. Aravalli D. Western Ghats | C. Aravalli |
| 67 | What is the maximum number of members in the Lok Sabha (excluding Anglo-Indian seats which were reserved)? A. 540 B. 545 C. 550 D. 552 | C. 550 |
| 68 | The capital of the newly formed state of Andhra Pradesh (post-bifurcation) is: A. Vishakhapatnam B. Vijayawada C. Kurnool D. Amaravati (de jure) | D. Amaravati (de jure) |
| 69 | Which state in India has the highest production of coffee? A. Tamil Nadu B. Kerala C. Karnataka D. Andhra Pradesh | C. Karnataka |
| 70 | Which river is also known as the “Sorrow of Bengal”? A. Hooghly B. Damodar C. Ganga D. Brahmaputra | B. Damodar |
| 71 | Which latitude line passes almost halfway through India? A. Equator B. Tropic of Capricorn C. Tropic of Cancer D. Arctic Circle | C. Tropic of Cancer |
| 72 | The Highest Peak in India is: A. Mount Everest B. Nanda Devi C. Kanchenjunga D. K2 | C. Kanchenjunga |
| 73 | Which neighboring country of India is known as “Druk Yul” (Land of the Thunder Dragon)? A. Nepal B. Tibet C. Bhutan D. Myanmar | C. Bhutan |
| 74 | The Western Ghats are also known by which other name in Maharashtra? A. Nilgiris B. Cardamom Hills C. Anaimalai Hills D. Sahyadri | D. Sahyadri |
| 75 | How many states and Union Territories does India currently have? (As of latest change) A. 28 States and 8 UTs B. 28 States and 8 UTs C. 29 States and 7 UTs D. 29 States and 8 UTs | B. 28 States and 8 UTs |
| 76 | The Chilika Lake, a brackish water lagoon, is located in which state? A. West Bengal B. Andhra Pradesh C. Tamil Nadu D. Odisha | D. Odisha |
| 77 | Which port is known as the “Gateway of India” (in terms of physical entry)? A. Kolkata B. Chennai C. Mumbai D. Kochi | C. Mumbai |
| 78 | What is the minimum age for a person to be eligible for election to the Rajya Sabha? A. 25 years B. 30 years C. 35 years D. 21 years | B. 30 years |
| 79 | Which constitutional amendment lowered the voting age in India from 21 to 18 years? A. 42nd Amendment B. 44th Amendment C. 61st Amendment D. 73rd Amendment | C. 61st Amendment |
| 80 | The Indian Standard Time (IST) is based on the meridian passing through which city? A. Delhi B. Mumbai C. Kolkata D. Allahabad/Mirzapur | D. Allahabad/Mirzapur |
| 81 | Which state is the largest producer of wheat in India? A. Punjab B. Haryana C. Uttar Pradesh D. Madhya Pradesh | C. Uttar Pradesh |
| 82 | The Siachen Glacier is located in which mountain range? A. Karakoram B. Zanskar C. Pir Panjal D. Ladakh | A. Karakoram |
| 83 | The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are separated by which channel? A. 8 Degree Channel B. 9 Degree Channel C. 10 Degree Channel D. Duncan Passage | C. 10 Degree Channel |
| 84 | Who is the head of the NITI Aayog in India? A. Minister of Finance B. Minister of Home Affairs C. Prime Minister D. President | C. Prime Minister |
| 85 | Which Indian city is known as the “Deccan Queen” (associated with a train service)? A. Mumbai B. Bengaluru C. Pune D. Hyderabad | C. Pune |
| 86 | Which is the smallest state of India by area? A. Sikkim B. Goa C. Tripura D. Nagaland | B. Goa |
| 87 | The Gaganyaan mission, India’s first manned space mission, will be launched by which organization? A. DRDO B. BARC C. ISRO D. HAL | C. ISRO |
| 88 | The Gulf Stream is an example of which type of ocean current? A. Cold current B. Warm current C. Deep current D. Tidal current | B. Warm current |
| 89 | Which famous Indian scientist is known as the ‘Missile Man of India’? A. Homi Bhabha B. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam C. Vikram Sarabhai D. C. V. Raman | B. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam |
| 90 | The longest river in India that flows entirely within the country is: A. Ganga B. Brahmaputra C. Godavari D. Yamuna | C. Godavari |
| 91 | Which fundamental right was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights by the 44th Amendment Act? A. Right to Freedom B. Right to Property C. Right to Education D. Right to Constitutional Remedies | B. Right to Property |
| 92 | The concept of ‘Rule of Law’ in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from which country’s constitution? A. USA B. Canada C. UK D. Australia | C. UK |
| 93 | Which is the world’s most populous country (as of 2023-24)? A. China B. India C. USA D. Indonesia | B. India |
| 94 | The Sunderbans Delta is formed by the Ganga and which other major river? A. Mahanadi B. Godavari C. Brahmaputra D. Indus | C. Brahmaputra |
| 95 | Which state of India has the lowest population density? A. Mizoram B. Arunachal Pradesh C. Sikkim D. Nagaland | B. Arunachal Pradesh |
| 96 | The “Blue Revolution” in India is associated with the increase in the production of: A. Oilseeds B. Milk C. Fish D. Fertilizers | C. Fish |
| 97 | Which city is the capital of both Haryana and Punjab? A. Ambala B. Patiala C. Ludhiana D. Chandigarh | D. Chandigarh |
| 98 | The ‘Double Dip’ lifeline was introduced in which season of KBC? A. Season 4 B. Season 5 C. Season 6 D. Season 8 | C. Season 6 |
| 99 | The maximum gap between two sessions of the Indian Parliament must not exceed: A. Three months B. Four months C. Six months D. One year | C. Six months |
| 100 | The Highest Civilian Award of India is: A. Padma Vibhushan B. Padma Bhushan C. Padma Shri D. Bharat Ratna | D. Bharat Ratna |
KBC Questions Category 3: Science & Technology 101 – 150
| No. | Question & Options | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 101 | What is the chemical symbol for Gold? A. Ag B. Fe C. Au D. Cu | C. Au |
| 102 | Which one of these planets has no moons? A. Jupiter B. Saturn C. Mars D. Mercury | D. Mercury |
| 103 | The instrument used to measure the intensity of earthquakes is called a: A. Barometer B. Seismograph C. Hydrometer D. Ammeter | B. Seismograph |
| 104 | Which component of blood is responsible for clotting? A. Red Blood Cells B. White Blood Cells C. Platelets D. Plasma | C. Platelets |
| 105 | What is the full form of NASA? A. National Air and Space Administration B. National Aeronautics and Space Administration C. National Agency for Space Administration D. New Air and Space Administration | B. National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 106 | Which acid is naturally present in lemons and oranges? A. Acetic acid B. Lactic acid C. Citric acid D. Tartaric acid | C. Citric acid |
| 107 | What is the process by which plants prepare their food? A. Respiration B. Transpiration C. Photosynthesis D. Digestion | C. Photosynthesis |
| 108 | The SI unit of electric current is: A. Volt B. Ohm C. Watt D. Ampere | D. Ampere |
| 109 | The Onyx River is the longest river on which continent? A. Australia B. Europe C. North America D. Antarctica | D. Antarctica |
| 110 | Which gas is responsible for the greenhouse effect and global warming? A. Oxygen B. Nitrogen C. Carbon Dioxide D. Hydrogen | C. Carbon Dioxide |
| 111 | Who proposed the three laws of planetary motion? A. Isaac Newton B. Galileo Galilei C. Johannes Kepler D. Nicolaus Copernicus | C. Johannes Kepler |
| 112 | Which is the lightest gas? A. Nitrogen B. Oxygen C. Hydrogen D. Helium | C. Hydrogen |
| 113 | In an LCD television, what does ‘L’ stand for? A. Light B. Laser C. Liquid D. Large | C. Liquid |
| 114 | Which part of the human body is affected by the disease Jaundice? A. Heart B. Lungs C. Kidney D. Liver | D. Liver |
| 115 | What is the minimum number of mirrors required to see a person’s full image? A. Equal to the person’s height B. Half the person’s height C. One-third the person’s height D. Twice the person’s height | B. Half the person’s height |
| 116 | The phenomenon of light scattering that makes the sky appear blue is known as: A. Compton Effect B. Photoelectric Effect C. Rayleigh Scattering D. Tyndall Effect | C. Rayleigh Scattering |
| 117 | The design for a better version of what invention came to Walter Hunt as he twisted an ordinary piece of wire? A. Paper clip B. Banana Clip C. Safety pin D. Nail cutter | C. Safety pin |
| 118 | Which instrument measures atmospheric pressure? A. Thermometer B. Anemometer C. Barometer D. Hygrometer | C. Barometer |
| 119 | What is the normal temperature of the human body in degrees Celsius? A. 30°C B. 40°C C. 37°C D. 35°C | C. 37°C |
| 120 | Which planet is known as the “Red Planet”? A. Venus B. Jupiter C. Mars D. Saturn | C. Mars |
| 121 | Vitamin D deficiency in children causes which disease? A. Scurvy B. Beriberi C. Rickets D. Anaemia | C. Rickets |
| 122 | What is the chemical name of common salt? A. Calcium Chloride B. Sodium Hydroxide C. Sodium Chloride D. Potassium Chloride | C. Sodium Chloride |
| 123 | Who invented the telephone? A. Thomas Edison B. Wright Brothers C. Alexander Graham Bell D. Guglielmo Marconi | C. Alexander Graham Bell |
| 124 | The speed of light is approximately: A. 3×10^5 km/s B. 3×10^6 km/s C. 3×10^8 m/s D. 3×10^8 m/s | C. 3×10^8 m/s |
| 125 | What is the element that is most abundant in the Earth’s atmosphere? A. Oxygen B. Argon C. Nitrogen D. Carbon Dioxide | C. Nitrogen |
| 126 | Which gas is known as “laughing gas”? A. Carbon Monoxide B. Sulphur Dioxide C. Nitrous Oxide D. Methane | C. Nitrous Oxide |
| 127 | The phenomenon of Tides is primarily caused by the gravitational pull of the: A. Sun B. Earth’s Core C. Moon D. Venus | C. Moon |
| 128 | Which metal is liquid at room temperature? A. Sodium B. Gold C. Mercury D. Iron | C. Mercury |
| 129 | What is the process of conversion of solid directly into gas called? A. Evaporation B. Condensation C. Melting D. Sublimation | D. Sublimation |
| 130 | Which layer protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation? A. Troposphere B. Stratosphere C. Mesosphere D. Ozone Layer | D. Ozone Layer |
| 131 | Who formulated the famous equation E=mc^2? A. Isaac Newton B. Galileo Galilei C. Albert Einstein D. Stephen Hawking | C. Albert Einstein |
| 132 | What is the unit of power? A. Joule B. Newton C. Volt D. Watt | D. Watt |
| 133 | The sound produced by a bat is an example of which type of sound wave? A. Audible B. Infrasonic C. Ultrasonic D. Hypersonic | C. Ultrasonic |
| 134 | Which is the largest gland in the human body? A. Pancreas B. Thyroid C. Liver D. Pituitary | C. Liver |
| 135 | What is the chemical formula for Water? A. CO2 B. O2 C. H2O2 D. H2O | D. H2O |
| 136 | The deficiency of Iron in the human body causes which condition? A. Scurvy B. Rickets C. Anaemia D. Goitre | C. Anaemia |
| 137 | Which device converts chemical energy into electrical energy? A. Motor B. Generator C. Battery D. Transformer | C. Battery |
| 138 | The study of fungi is known as: A. Phycology B. Zoology C. Mycology D. Virology | C. Mycology |
| 139 | Which type of lens is used to correct Myopia (nearsightedness)? A. Convex lens B. Concave lens C. Cylindrical lens D. Plano-convex lens | B. Concave lens |
| 140 | What is the outermost layer of the Earth called? A. Mantle B. Core C. Crust D. Atmosphere | C. Crust |
| 141 | Who is considered the ‘Father of Computer Science’? A. Bill Gates B. Charles Babbage C. Alan Turing D. Tim Berners-Lee | C. Alan Turing |
| 142 | Which component in plants gives them their green color? A. Carotene B. Xanthophyll C. Chlorophyll D. Anthocyanin | C. Chlorophyll |
| 143 | Which famous scientist is known for the law of universal gravitation? A. Galileo Galilei B. Albert Einstein C. Isaac Newton D. Nikola Tesla | C. Isaac Newton |
| 144 | The phenomenon of mirage is due to which optical event? A. Diffraction B. Polarization C. Total Internal Reflection D. Scattering | C. Total Internal Reflection |
| 145 | Which gas is primarily used in balloons and airships because of its lightness and non-flammability? A. Hydrogen B. Oxygen C. Helium D. Nitrogen | C. Helium |
| 146 | What is the full form of URL? A. Universal Resource Link B. Uniform Register Locator C. Uniform Resource Locator D. Unified Resource Link | C. Uniform Resource Locator |
| 147 | The process of removing dissolved salts from water is called: A. Filtration B. Distillation C. Desalination D. Sedimentation | C. Desalination |
| 148 | What is the scientific name for Vitamin C? A. Retinol B. Thiamine C. Tocopherol D. Ascorbic Acid | D. Ascorbic Acid |
| 149 | The unit of sound intensity is: A. Watt B. Joule C. Newton D. Decibel | D. Decibel |
| 150 | Which part of the human eye is responsible for color vision? A. Cornea B. Iris C. Cones D. Rods | C. Cones |
KBC Questions Category 4: Sports & Games 151 – 200
| No. | Question & Options | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 151 | In which game is the term “LBW” (Leg Before Wicket) used? A. Hockey B. Football C. Cricket D. Tennis | C. Cricket |
| 152 | What do the five rings of the Olympics represent? A. Five games B. Five languages C. Five continents D. Five oceans | C. Five continents |
| 153 | Who was the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal? A. PT Usha B. Mary Kom C. Saina Nehwal D. Karnam Malleswari | D. Karnam Malleswari |
| 154 | Which legendary cricketer’s statue was installed at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, in August 2025? A. Sachin Tendulkar B. Rohit Sharma C. Ravi Shastri D. Sunil Gavaskar | D. Sunil Gavaskar |
| 155 | What is the full form of IPL in cricket? A. Indian Premier League B. International Premier League C. India’s Premier League D. Indian Professional League | A. Indian Premier League |
| 156 | The famous tennis tournament Wimbledon is played on which surface? A. Clay B. Hard Court C. Grass D. Synthetic | C. Grass |
| 157 | Which Indian state hosts the annual Santosh Trophy football tournament? (Venue changes) A. Goa B. Kerala C. West Bengal D. Multiple States (National Championship) | D. Multiple States |
| 158 | The term “Drop” is associated with which of these sports? A. Basketball B. Cricket C. Badminton D. Volleyball | C. Badminton |
| 159 | Who was the captain of the Indian cricket team when they won the 1983 World Cup? A. Sachin Tendulkar B. Sourav Ganguly C. MS Dhoni D. Kapil Dev | D. Kapil Dev |
| 160 | The Durand Cup is associated with which sport? A. Hockey B. Tennis C. Football D. Badminton | C. Football |
| 161 | In which sport did Mary Kom win an Olympic medal? A. Wrestling B. Boxing C. Shooting D. Weightlifting | B. Boxing |
| 162 | The Arjuna Award is given for excellence in which field? A. Literature B. Science C. Sports D. Arts | C. Sports |
| 163 | Which country won the FIFA World Cup in 2022? A. France B. Germany C. Brazil D. Argentina | D. Argentina |
| 164 | The word “Tee” is associated with which sport? A. Baseball B. Snooker C. Golf D. Polo | C. Golf |
| 165 | Who was the first Indian to score 100 international centuries in cricket? A. Rahul Dravid B. Virender Sehwag C. Sourav Ganguly D. Sachin Tendulkar | D. Sachin Tendulkar |
| 166 | Neeraj Chopra is associated with which athletic event? A. Long Jump B. Discus Throw C. Javelin Throw D. Shot Put | C. Javelin Throw |
| 167 | How many players are there on a side in a game of Basketball? A. 6 B. 7 C. 5 D. 9 | C. 5 |
| 168 | Which famous golfer is married to the Indian actress Chitrangada Singh? A. Anirban Lahiri B. Shubhankar Sharma C. Gaganjeet Bhullar D. Jyoti Randhawa | D. Jyoti Randhawa |
| 169 | The term “Sixer” is a popular term used in which sport? A. Basketball B. Volleyball C. Cricket D. Baseball | C. Cricket |
| 170 | Which Indian city hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games? A. Mumbai B. Bengaluru C. New Delhi D. Chennai | C. New Delhi |
| 171 | Pankaj Advani is a renowned player in which sport? A. Chess B. Tennis C. Billiards/Snooker D. Badminton | C. Billiards/Snooker |
| 172 | The Maiden Over is a term used in which sport? A. Hockey B. Football C. Cricket D. Kabaddi | C. Cricket |
| 173 | The F1 in Formula 1 racing stands for what? A. Fast B. Force C. Fly D. Formula | D. Formula |
| 174 | The Oval cricket ground is located in which city? A. Melbourne B. Sydney C. London D. Durban | C. London |
| 175 | Which country has won the most Olympic Gold medals in men’s hockey? A. Pakistan B. Netherlands C. Germany D. India | D. India |
| 176 | In which state is the Eden Gardens cricket stadium located? A. Maharashtra B. Tamil Nadu C. West Bengal D. Uttar Pradesh | C. West Bengal |
| 177 | The term “Smash” is used in which racket sport? A. Tennis B. Squash C. Badminton D. Table Tennis | C. Badminton |
| 178 | Which Indian is the only player to win the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (now Khel Ratna) and the Dronacharya Award? A. Vishwanathan Anand B. Abhinav Bindra C. Pullela Gopichand D. Sachin Tendulkar | C. Pullela Gopichand |
| 179 | How many squares are there on a standard Chessboard? A. 32 B. 48 C. 64 D. 128 | C. 64 |
| 180 | The term “Offside” is associated with both football and which other sport? A. Cricket B. Hockey C. Both A & B D. Basketball | C. Both A & B |
| 181 | Who is the first Indian to win an individual Gold medal at the Olympics? A. Mary Kom B. PV Sindhu C. Abhinav Bindra D. Neeraj Chopra | C. Abhinav Bindra |
| 182 | Which team won the first-ever IPL tournament in 2008? A. Chennai Super Kings B. Mumbai Indians C. Kolkata Knight Riders D. Rajasthan Royals | D. Rajasthan Royals |
| 183 | The Thomas Cup and Uber Cup are international tournaments in which sport? A. Tennis B. Table Tennis C. Badminton D. Squash | C. Badminton |
| 184 | Which Indian cricketer’s autobiography is titled ‘Playing It My Way’? A. Yuvraj Singh B. Anil Kumble C. VVS Laxman D. Sachin Tendulkar | D. Sachin Tendulkar |
| 185 | The distance of a Marathon race is officially: A. 40.195 km B. 41.195 km C. 42.195 km D. 43.195 km | C. 42.195 km |
| 186 | Who holds the record for the fastest Test century by an Indian batsman? A. Sachin Tendulkar B. Virender Sehwag C. Kapil Dev D. Rohit Sharma | C. Kapil Dev |
| 187 | The “Velodrome” is an arena used for which sport? A. Swimming B. Horse Racing C. Cycling D. Basketball | C. Cycling |
| 188 | The Wankhede Stadium is located in which city? A. Kolkata B. Bengaluru C. Chennai D. Mumbai | D. Mumbai |
| 189 | In which country did the sport of Kabaddi originate? A. Bangladesh B. Nepal C. India D. Pakistan | C. India |
| 190 | Which of the following is an Indian professional Badminton league? A. PKL B. ISL C. PBL D. UTT | C. PBL |
| 191 | Who is the only Indian to have captained a World XI cricket team? A. Sunil Gavaskar B. Sachin Tendulkar C. MS Dhoni D. Sourav Ganguly | D. Sourav Ganguly |
| 192 | The term “Free Throw” is associated with which sport? A. Hockey B. Football C. Basketball D. Tennis | C. Basketball |
| 193 | The Duleep Trophy is related to which sport in India? A. Hockey B. Football C. Cricket D. Badminton | C. Cricket |
| 194 | Which Indian cricketer has a Test hat-trick on his debut? A. Harbhajan Singh B. Anil Kumble C. Irfan Pathan D. Chetan Sharma | C. Irfan Pathan |
| 195 | What does the letter ‘G’ stand for in the abbreviation Googlies (a term in cricket)? A. Good B. Ground C. None (It’s a proper name) D. Great | C. None (It’s a proper name) |
| 196 | The Ryder Cup is a competition in which sport? A. Tennis B. Cricket C. Golf D. Snooker | C. Golf |
| 197 | Who is the first Indian to win a Grand Slam title? A. Leander Paes B. Mahesh Bhupathi C. Mahesh Bhupathi (Mixed Doubles) D. Sania Mirza | C. Mahesh Bhupathi (Mixed Doubles) |
| 198 | Which country is known for the martial art form Taekwondo? A. China B. Japan C. South Korea D. Thailand | C. South Korea |
| 199 | The Pitch in a cricket field is approximately how long? A. 18 yards B. 20 yards C. 22 yards D. 24 yards | C. 22 yards |
| 200 | The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award was renamed after which Indian sports personality in 2021? A. Dhyan Chand B. Milkha Singh C. Major Dhyan Chand D. PT Usha | C. Major Dhyan Chand |
KBC Questions Category 5: Literature & Current Affairs 201 – 250
| No. | Question & Options | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 201 | Who wrote the famous novel ‘Train to Pakistan’? A. R. K. Narayan B. Chetan Bhagat C. Khushwant Singh D. Salman Rushdie | C. Khushwant Singh |
| 202 | Who was the first Indian to win an Oscar? A. AR Rahman B. Satyajit Ray C. Gulzar D. Bhanu Athaiya | D. Bhanu Athaiya |
| 203 | Who is the author of the book ‘My Experiments with Truth’? A. Jawaharlal Nehru B. M. K. Gandhi C. Sardar Patel D. B. R. Ambedkar | B. M. K. Gandhi |
| 204 | The Pulitzer Prize is awarded for achievements in which field? A. Science B. Medicine C. Journalism and Literature D. Sports | C. Journalism and Literature |
| 205 | Who composed the music for the song ‘Jai Ho’ from the movie Slumdog Millionaire? A. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy B. Pritam C. A. R. Rahman D. Anu Malik | C. A. R. Rahman |
| 206 | Which Indian writer won the Man Booker Prize for her novel The Inheritance of Loss ? A. Arundhati Roy B. Kiran Desai C. Jhumpa Lahiri D. Anita Desai | B. Kiran Desai |
| 207 | Who is the current Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)? (As of late KBC seasons) (Note: Replace options / name if you want up-to-date governor) | — (Please update as needed) |
| 208 | Who is the author of the epic poem ‘Ramcharitmanas’? A. Valmiki B. Ved Vyasa C. Tulsidas D. Kalidasa | C. Tulsidas |
| 209 | The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in which city? A. Stockholm B. London C. Oslo D. Paris | C. Oslo |
| 210 | Who won the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in 2023? A. India B. England C. New Zealand D. Australia | D. Australia |
| 211 | Which social media platform rebranded itself to ‘X’? A. Facebook B. Instagram C. Twitter D. Snapchat | C. Twitter |
| 212 | Who is known as the “Nightingale of India”? A. Lata Mangeshkar B. Subbulakshmi C. Sarojini Naidu D. M. S. Subbulakshmi | C. Sarojini Naidu |
| 213 | The G-20 Summit in 2023 was hosted by which country? A. China B. USA C. India D. Brazil | C. India |
| 214 | What is the currency of Japan? A. Yuan B. Won C. Yen D. Ringgit | C. Yen |
| 215 | Which famous poem starts with the line: “Where the mind is without fear…”? A. The Lotus B. The Daffodils C. Gitanjali D. Fireflies | C. Gitanjali |
| 216 | Which Indian city is the headquarters of the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)? A. Hyderabad B. Chennai C. Bengaluru D. Mumbai | C. Bengaluru |
| 217 | The term “Brexit” refers to the withdrawal of which country from the European Union? A. France B. Germany C. United Kingdom D. Italy | C. United Kingdom |
| 218 | Who wrote the play ‘Shakuntala’? A. Tulsidas B. Ved Vyasa C. Kalidasa D. Surdas | C. Kalidasa |
| 219 | The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India’s highest award in which field? A. Literature B. Sports C. Cinema D. Science | C. Cinema |
| 220 | The famous phrase “Tryst with Destiny” was spoken by which leader? A. Mahatma Gandhi B. Jawaharlal Nehru C. Sardar Patel D. Subhas Chandra Bose | B. Jawaharlal Nehru |
| 221 | Which country launched the ‘Chandrayaan-3’ mission in 2023? A. Russia B. USA C. China D. India | D. India |
| 222 | The World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters is located in which city? A. New York B. London C. Geneva D. Vienna | C. Geneva |
| 223 | Who is the first woman to hold the position of Finance Minister of India (independent charge)? A. Indira Gandhi B. Sushma Swaraj C. Nirmala Sitharaman D. Sonia Gandhi | C. Nirmala Sitharaman |
| 224 | The Vedas are written in which ancient language? A. Hindi B. Pali C. Prakrit D. Sanskrit | D. Sanskrit |
| 225 | The Pisa Lullaby, the Oscar-nominated song from the movie Life of Pi , was sung by: A. Mahalakshmi Iyer B. K S Chithra C. Bombay Jayashri D. Suchitra | C. Bombay Jayashri |
| 226 | Which Indian festival is known as the “festival of lights”? A. Holi B. Raksha Bandhan C. Diwali D. Ganesh Chaturthi | C. Diwali |
| 227 | Which Indian state’s name means “Abode of the Clouds”? A. Nagaland B. Tripura C. Sikkim D. Meghalaya | D. Meghalaya |
| 228 | The famous cartoon character ‘Chacha Chaudhary’ was created by: A. R. K. Laxman B. Pran Kumar Sharma C. Mario Miranda D. Sudhir Dar | B. Pran Kumar Sharma |
| 229 | Which Indian state is the largest producer of spices? A. Kerala B. Karnataka C. Andhra Pradesh D. Gujarat | C. Andhra Pradesh |
| 230 | Who is the current President of the United States? (As of late KBC seasons) (Options: Joe Biden) | Joe Biden |
| 231 | The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea with which other body of water? A. Black Sea B. Persian Gulf C. Red Sea D. Arabian Sea | C. Red Sea |
| 232 | What is the maximum age limit for a person to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India? A. 60 years B. 62 years C. 65 years D. No limit | C. 65 years |
| 233 | Who wrote the popular series of children’s books, the ‘Harry Potter’ series? A. Roald Dahl B. Enid Blyton C. J. K. Rowling D. R. L. Stine | C. J. K. Rowling |
| 234 | Which international organization is headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands? A. UN B. IMF C. International Court of Justice D. World Bank | C. International Court of Justice |
| 235 | The term ‘Demonetisation’ in India refers to the withdrawal of which currency notes in 2016? A. ₹100 and ₹500 B. ₹200 and ₹500 C. ₹500 and ₹1000 D. ₹1000 and ₹2000 | C. ₹500 and ₹1000 |
| 236 | Who is the author of the book ‘Discovery of India’? A. B. R. Ambedkar B. Mahatma Gandhi C. Jawaharlal Nehru D. Sardar Patel | C. Jawaharlal Nehru |
| 237 | The Hawa Mahal is located in which city? A. Agra B. Udaipur C. Jaipur D. Jaisalmer | C. Jaipur |
| 238 | Which country is known as the “Land of the Rising Sun”? A. China B. Korea C. Japan D. Thailand | C. Japan |
| 239 | The Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty aimed at combating which environmental issue? A. Water Pollution B. Deforestation C. Global Warming D. Noise Pollution | C. Global Warming |
| 240 | Who was the first Indian to travel to space? A. Kalpana Chawla B. Sunita Williams C. Rakesh Sharma D. Ravish Malhotra | C. Rakesh Sharma |
| 241 | The ‘Make in India’ initiative’s logo is which animal? A. Tiger B. Elephant C. Peacock D. Lion | D. Lion |
| 242 | What is the largest country in the world by area? A. China B. USA C. Canada D. Russia | D. Russia |
| 243 | The Lokpal in India is an anti-corruption authority that deals with complaints against whom? A. Private individuals B. Public functionaries/officials C. NGOs D. None of the above | B. Public functionaries/officials |
| 244 | Who composed the Indian national song “Vande Mataram”? A. Rabindranath Tagore B. Sarojini Naidu C. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee D. Subramania Bharati | C. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee |
| 245 | The Commonwealth Games are held every how many years? A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five | C. Four |
| 246 | Which day is celebrated as ‘World Environment Day’? A. March 22 B. April 7 C. June 5 D. September 16 | C. June 5 |
| 247 | Who is the first Indian woman Prime Minister? A. Pratibha Patil B. Sonia Gandhi C. Indira Gandhi D. Sushma Swaraj | C. Indira Gandhi |
| 248 | The Stockholm Convention primarily deals with the banning of: A. Nuclear Weapons B. Deforestation C. Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) D. Ozone Depleting Substances | C. Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) |
| 249 | The Indian currency note of which denomination features the motif of the Sun Temple, Konark? A. ₹5 B. ₹10 C. ₹20 D. ₹50 | B. ₹10 |
| 250 | The Electoral College for the election of the President of India consists of: A. All members of Parliament B. Elected members of Parliament and State Assemblies C. Members of Lok Sabha only D. Governors of all states | B. Elected members of Parliament and State Assemblies |
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