1. The Kumbh Mela is held at how many locations in India?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
Answer: c) 4
Explanation: Kumbh Mela rotates among Prayagraj, Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik every 12 years.
2. The Maha Kumbh Mela is organized every:
a) 6 years
b) 12 years
c) 24 years
d) 36 years
Answer: d) 36 years
Explanation: Maha Kumbh occurs once every 12th Kumbh cycle — every 36 years at Prayagraj.
3. The Ardh Kumbh Mela is held every:
a) 6 years
b) 8 years
c) 10 years
d) 12 years
Answer: a) 6 years
Explanation: The Ardh Kumbh Mela (Half Kumbh) takes place every 6 years at Haridwar and Prayagraj.
4. The Gangasagar Mela is held in:
a) Bihar
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) West Bengal
d) Odisha
Answer: c) West Bengal
Explanation: Held on Makar Sankranti at Sagar Island, where the Ganga meets the Bay of Bengal.
5. The Magh Mela is an annual religious fair held at:
a) Haridwar
b) Prayagraj
c) Ujjain
d) Nashik
Answer: b) Prayagraj
Explanation: Magh Mela is an annual bathing festival at the confluence (Sangam) of Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati.
6. The Rath Yatra fair is associated with which temple?
a) Meenakshi Temple
b) Jagannath Temple, Puri
c) Kashi Vishwanath Temple
d) Kamakhya Temple
Answer: b) Jagannath Temple, Puri
Explanation: Rath Yatra is the chariot festival of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra.
7. The Ganga Mahotsav is celebrated in:
a) Haridwar
b) Prayagraj
c) Varanasi
d) Rishikesh
Answer: c) Varanasi
Explanation: Ganga Mahotsav celebrates the spiritual and cultural heritage of Varanasi.
8. The Pandharpur Fair (Yatra) is held in honor of:
a) Lord Krishna
b) Lord Vithoba (Vishnu)
c) Lord Shiva
d) Goddess Durga
Answer: b) Lord Vithoba (Vishnu)
Explanation: It is Maharashtra’s biggest pilgrimage in Pandharpur on Ashadhi Ekadashi.
9. The Kapal Mochan Fair is held in:
a) Punjab
b) Haryana
c) Himachal Pradesh
d) Rajasthan
Answer: b) Haryana
Explanation: Kapal Mochan in Yamunanagar district is a holy site for Hindus and Sikhs.
10. The Chaitra Mela at Chitrakoot is associated with:
a) Lord Shiva
b) Lord Rama
c) Lord Krishna
d) Lord Vishnu
Answer: b) Lord Rama
Explanation: Chitrakoot, linked with Ramayana, hosts the Chaitra Mela during Ram Navami.
11. The Kalesar Mela is organized in:
a) Odisha
b) Punjab
c) Haryana
d) Himachal Pradesh
Answer: c) Haryana
Explanation: The fair honors Lord Shiva at the Kalesar National Park area in Yamunanagar.
12. The Deoghar Shravani Mela is held in:
a) Jharkhand
b) Bihar
c) Odisha
d) Chhattisgarh
Answer: a) Jharkhand
Explanation: Devotees walk from Sultanganj to offer holy water at the Baidyanath Jyotirlinga Temple.
13. The Baba Mastnath Fair is organized in:
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Haryana
c) Punjab
d) Delhi
Answer: b) Haryana
Explanation: Held annually at Rohtak in memory of saint Baba Mastnath.
14. The Chhath Puja Fair is primarily held in:
a) Punjab
b) Bihar
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Gujarat
Answer: b) Bihar
Explanation: Devotees worship the Sun God on riverbanks during this sacred festival.
15. The Baneshwar Fair is held in which state?
a) Madhya Pradesh
b) Rajasthan
c) Odisha
d) Gujarat
Answer: b) Rajasthan
Explanation: It’s a tribal fair of Bhil community at the confluence of Mahi and Som rivers.
16. The Nauchandi Fair is held at:
a) Meerut (Uttar Pradesh)
b) Lucknow
c) Varanasi
d) Haridwar
Answer: a) Meerut (Uttar Pradesh)
Explanation: The Nauchandi Fair celebrates communal harmony between Hindus and Muslims.
17. The Bateshwar Fair is famous for:
a) Camel trade
b) 101 Shiva temples on Yamuna
c) Folk dance
d) Art exhibition
Answer: b) 101 Shiva temples on Yamuna
Explanation: The Bateshwar Mela near Agra is a spiritual and cattle fair on the Yamuna banks.
18. The Brahmotsavam Fair is held at:
a) Srirangam Temple
b) Tirupati Balaji Temple
c) Meenakshi Temple
d) Rameshwaram Temple
Answer: b) Tirupati Balaji Temple
Explanation: Brahmotsavam is the grand annual festival of Lord Venkateswara at Tirupati.
19. The Makar Mela is associated with:
a) Sun worship
b) Rain dance
c) Lord Ganesha
d) Lord Krishna
Answer: a) Sun worship
Explanation: Makar Mela is held in Odisha at the time of Makar Sankranti.
20. The Karthigai Deepam Fair is celebrated in:
a) Kerala
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Karnataka
d) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: b) Tamil Nadu
Explanation: It is a festival of lights celebrated at the Arunachaleswar Temple, Tiruvannamalai.
21. The Palani Thaipusam Fair is related to:
a) Lord Shiva
b) Lord Murugan
c) Lord Vishnu
d) Lord Rama
Answer: b) Lord Murugan
Explanation: Thaipusam is celebrated at Palani Hills Temple in Tamil Nadu with kavadi rituals.
22. The Ganga Mahotsav takes place every year at:
a) Haridwar
b) Rishikesh
c) Varanasi
d) Prayagraj
Answer: c) Varanasi
Explanation: A five-day event featuring classical music, culture, and religious ceremonies on the Ganges.
23. The Patalpani Fair is held in:
a) Rajasthan
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Bihar
d) Odisha
Answer: b) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: It’s held at the scenic waterfall near Indore, attracting pilgrims and tourists.
24. The Godavari Pushkaram is observed in:
a) Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
b) Odisha
c) Kerala
d) Maharashtra
Answer: a) Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Explanation: Pushkaram is a river festival celebrated every 12 years on the banks of Godavari.
25. The Kartik Purnima Fair at Pushkar is dedicated to:
a) Lord Shiva
b) Lord Brahma
c) Lord Vishnu
d) Lord Rama
Answer: b) Lord Brahma
Explanation: Pushkar Fair centers around the Brahma Temple and is one of the few temples dedicated to Lord Brahma.
26. The Pushkar Fair in Rajasthan is famous for:
a) Camel and cattle trading
b) Folk dance
c) Handicraft sale
d) Temple rituals only
Answer: a) Camel and cattle trading
Explanation: Pushkar Fair is one of the world’s largest camel and livestock fairs held annually at Pushkar in Ajmer district, Rajasthan.
27. The Nagaur Fair is also known as:
a) Maru Mahotsav
b) Cattle Fair of Rajasthan
c) Desert Fair
d) Tribal Gathering
Answer: b) Cattle Fair of Rajasthan
Explanation: The Nagaur Fair is India’s second-largest cattle fair after Pushkar, featuring trading of bulls, camels, and horses.
28. The Sonepur Cattle Fair is organized in which state?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Bihar
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Haryana
Answer: b) Bihar
Explanation: Sonepur Mela, also called Harihar Kshetra Mela, is Asia’s largest cattle fair held at the confluence of Ganga and Gandak rivers.
29. The Bateshwar Fair is organized in:
a) Rajasthan
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Gujarat
d) Haryana
Answer: b) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: Bateshwar Fair near Agra combines a spiritual mela with cattle trading and features over 100 Shiva temples along the Yamuna.
30. The Kolayat Fair is celebrated in:
a) Bikaner, Rajasthan
b) Barmer, Rajasthan
c) Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
d) Jaipur, Rajasthan
Answer: a) Bikaner, Rajasthan
Explanation: Kolayat Fair honors Kapil Muni and involves holy dips in Kolayat Lake.
31. The Baneshwar Fair is mainly associated with:
a) Gurjars
b) Bhils
c) Garasias
d) Santhals
Answer: b) Bhils
Explanation: Baneshwar Fair is a tribal festival of the Bhils held at the confluence of the Mahi, Som, and Jakham rivers in Rajasthan.
32. The Bhavnath Fair is held at the foot of:
a) Aravalli Hills
b) Girnar Hills
c) Satpura Hills
d) Vindhya Hills
Answer: b) Girnar Hills
Explanation: Bhavnath Fair in Gujarat is a religious event dedicated to Lord Shiva, held during Maha Shivratri.
33. The Poush Mela is celebrated in:
a) Odisha
b) West Bengal
c) Tripura
d) Jharkhand
Answer: b) West Bengal
Explanation: Poush Mela is held at Santiniketan, founded by Rabindranath Tagore, featuring Baul music and handicrafts.
34. The Tarnetar Fair is associated with which legend?
a) Draupadi’s Swayamvar
b) Krishna and Radha
c) Ram and Sita
d) Parvati and Shiva
Answer: a) Draupadi’s Swayamvar
Explanation: Tarnetar Fair in Gujarat commemorates the Swayamvar of Draupadi from the Mahabharata.
35. The Mewar Festival is celebrated in:
a) Udaipur
b) Jodhpur
c) Jaipur
d) Kota
Answer: a) Udaipur
Explanation: Mewar Festival marks the arrival of spring and showcases Rajasthani culture on the banks of Lake Pichola.
36. The Bhagoria Fair is celebrated by:
a) Garo tribe
b) Bhil tribe
c) Santhal tribe
d) Gondi tribe
Answer: b) Bhil tribe
Explanation: Bhagoria is a tribal fair in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, known as a traditional courtship festival before Holi.
37. The Madai Festival is celebrated in:
a) Odisha
b) Chhattisgarh
c) Jharkhand
d) Maharashtra
Answer: b) Chhattisgarh
Explanation: Madai is a tribal fair of the Gond community celebrating harvest and deities.
38. The Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara (Medaram Jatara) is held in:
a) Odisha
b) Telangana
c) Jharkhand
d) Chhattisgarh
Answer: b) Telangana
Explanation: Asia’s largest tribal fair, held once in two years, honors tribal goddesses Sammakka and Saralamma.
39. The Majuli Raas Mahotsav is held on:
a) Majuli Island, Assam
b) Jorhat, Assam
c) Guwahati, Assam
d) Tezpur, Assam
Answer: a) Majuli Island, Assam
Explanation: This fair celebrates Raslila of Lord Krishna and showcases the culture of Assam’s Satras (monasteries).
40. The Kullu Dussehra fair is celebrated in:
a) Himachal Pradesh
b) Uttarakhand
c) Punjab
d) Haryana
Answer: a) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation: Kullu Dussehra starts on Vijayadashami and attracts thousands of deities and devotees to the Dhalpur Maidan.
41. The Minjar Fair is associated with which state?
a) Jammu and Kashmir
b) Himachal Pradesh
c) Uttarakhand
d) Haryana
Answer: b) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation: Minjar Fair at Chamba celebrates the harvest of maize and the worship of the Ravi River.
42. The Solung Festival Fair is celebrated by the:
a) Galo tribe
b) Adi tribe
c) Nyishi tribe
d) Apatani tribe
Answer: b) Adi tribe
Explanation: Solung is the main agricultural festival of the Adi tribe in Arunachal Pradesh.
43. The Wangala Fair is celebrated by the:
a) Khasi tribe
b) Garo tribe
c) Naga tribe
d) Mizo tribe
Answer: b) Garo tribe
Explanation: Wangala or “Hundred Drums Festival” in Meghalaya thanks the Sun God for a good harvest.
44. The Hornbill Festival, known as the “Festival of Festivals,” is held in:
a) Meghalaya
b) Nagaland
c) Arunachal Pradesh
d) Mizoram
Answer: b) Nagaland
Explanation: The Hornbill Festival promotes the unity and culture of all Naga tribes, held in Kisama village near Kohima.
45. The Desia Festival is a tribal fair of:
a) Jharkhand
b) Odisha
c) Chhattisgarh
d) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: b) Odisha
Explanation: Desia Festival in Koraput district showcases the tribal culture, music, and art of southern Odisha.
46. The Ambubachi Mela is observed at:
a) Kamakhya Temple, Assam
b) Jagannath Temple, Puri
c) Lingaraja Temple, Bhubaneswar
d) Meenakshi Temple, Madurai
Answer: a) Kamakhya Temple, Assam
Explanation: Ambubachi marks the annual menstruation of Goddess Kamakhya, symbolizing fertility of the earth.
47. The Hemis Fair is associated with:
a) Ladakh
b) Sikkim
c) Arunachal Pradesh
d) Himachal Pradesh
Answer: a) Ladakh
Explanation: Hemis Fair celebrates the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava, featuring masked Cham dances by monks.
48. The Nanda Devi Fair is held in:
a) Himachal Pradesh
b) Uttarakhand
c) Sikkim
d) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: b) Uttarakhand
Explanation: Nanda Devi Fair in Almora and Nauti villages celebrates the goddess Nanda Devi with traditional processions.
49. The Kailash Fair is associated with:
a) Lord Krishna
b) Lord Shiva
c) Lord Vishnu
d) Goddess Parvati
Answer: b) Lord Shiva
Explanation: Kailash Fair in Agra district of Uttar Pradesh is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
50. The Mysore Dasara Fair was started by:
a) Krishnadevaraya
b) Tipu Sultan
c) Wadiyar Kings
d) Hyder Ali
Answer: c) Wadiyar Kings
Explanation: The royal Wadiyar dynasty began celebrating Dasara in the 15th century, which includes the famous Jamboo Savari procession.
51. The Surajkund Mela is famous for:
a) Cattle trading
b) Handicrafts and folk art
c) Flower exhibition
d) Camel races
Answer: b) Handicrafts and folk art
Explanation: The Surajkund International Crafts Mela, held near Faridabad (Haryana), promotes Indian handicrafts, cuisines, and folk culture.
52. The Taj Mahotsav is celebrated in:
a) Jaipur
b) Delhi
c) Agra
d) Lucknow
Answer: c) Agra
Explanation: Organized near the Taj Mahal, this fair showcases Mughal-era crafts, cuisine, and classical performances.
53. The Khajuraho Dance Festival is held in which state?
a) Maharashtra
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Gujarat
d) Odisha
Answer: b) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: The Khajuraho Dance Festival takes place annually against the backdrop of the UNESCO World Heritage temples of Khajuraho.
54. The Konark Dance Festival is held at:
a) Sun Temple, Konark
b) Jagannath Temple, Puri
c) Lingaraj Temple, Bhubaneswar
d) Mukteshwar Temple, Bhubaneswar
Answer: a) Sun Temple, Konark
Explanation: The Konark Dance Festival in Odisha features Odissi and other Indian classical dance performances.
55. The Hampi Festival (Vijaya Utsav) celebrates the glory of:
a) Maratha Empire
b) Vijayanagara Empire
c) Chola Empire
d) Mughal Empire
Answer: b) Vijayanagara Empire
Explanation: The Hampi Festival in Karnataka commemorates the cultural heritage of the Vijayanagara Kingdom.
56. The Ellora Ajanta Festival is organized in:
a) Maharashtra
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Karnataka
d) Gujarat
Answer: a) Maharashtra
Explanation: This festival showcases Indian classical dance and music near the famous Ellora and Ajanta caves.
57. The Mamallapuram Dance Festival is held in:
a) Kerala
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Karnataka
d) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: b) Tamil Nadu
Explanation: The festival at Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram) displays classical dances like Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi near ancient temples.
58. The Saptak Music Festival is associated with:
a) Kolkata
b) Ahmedabad
c) Delhi
d) Lucknow
Answer: b) Ahmedabad
Explanation: The Saptak Festival, held every January, celebrates Indian classical music featuring top maestros.
59. The Jodhpur RIFF (Rajasthan International Folk Festival) is organized at:
a) Amber Fort
b) Mehrangarh Fort
c) City Palace
d) Jaisalmer Fort
Answer: b) Mehrangarh Fort
Explanation: RIFF celebrates folk music traditions and global collaborations in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
60. The Jaipur Literature Festival is famous for:
a) Dance and music
b) Literature and writing
c) Textile art
d) Sculpture
Answer: b) Literature and writing
Explanation: The Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) is the world’s largest free literary festival, held every January.
61. The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival is held in:
a) Delhi
b) Mumbai
c) Kolkata
d) Chennai
Answer: b) Mumbai
Explanation: The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival promotes visual arts, dance, theatre, and heritage preservation in Mumbai’s art district.
62. The Desert Festival of Rajasthan is held in:
a) Jaisalmer
b) Jaipur
c) Udaipur
d) Bikaner
Answer: a) Jaisalmer
Explanation: The Desert Festival celebrates Rajasthan’s desert culture with camel races, folk music, and dance.
63. The Hemis Festival of Ladakh is dedicated to:
a) Guru Padmasambhava
b) Lord Buddha
c) Avalokiteshvara
d) Dalai Lama
Answer: a) Guru Padmasambhava
Explanation: Hemis Festival features mask dances by monks to honor the founder of Tibetan Buddhism.
64. The Ziro Festival of Music is held in:
a) Nagaland
b) Arunachal Pradesh
c) Meghalaya
d) Sikkim
Answer: b) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation: Ziro Festival is India’s biggest outdoor music event featuring independent artists amid scenic valleys.
65. The World Sacred Spirit Festival celebrates:
a) Yoga
b) Sufi music and peace
c) Folk dances
d) Tribal arts
Answer: b) Sufi music and peace
Explanation: Held at Nagaur and Jodhpur Forts, it features global Sufi music traditions.
66. The Shilpgram Fair is organized near:
a) Udaipur, Rajasthan
b) Jaipur, Rajasthan
c) Bhopal, MP
d) Lucknow, UP
Answer: a) Udaipur, Rajasthan
Explanation: Shilpgram Fair promotes traditional crafts and folk art from Western India.
67. The India International Trade Fair (IITF) is organized annually at:
a) Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
b) India Gate
c) Mumbai Exhibition Centre
d) Chennai Trade Centre
Answer: a) Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
Explanation: IITF showcases India’s industrial, agricultural, and export products every November.
68. The Hornbill Festival is held at:
a) Itanagar
b) Kohima
c) Shillong
d) Imphal
Answer: b) Kohima
Explanation: Celebrated at Kisama near Kohima, it unites all Naga tribes through music, crafts, and food.
69. The International Mango Festival is celebrated in:
a) Lucknow
b) Mumbai
c) Delhi
d) Pune
Answer: c) Delhi
Explanation: Organized by Delhi Tourism, this fair showcases hundreds of mango varieties and products.
70. The World Tourism Fair of India is hosted annually in:
a) Goa
b) Delhi
c) Jaipur
d) Mumbai
Answer: b) Delhi
Explanation: The World Tourism Fair promotes both domestic and international tourism destinations.
71. The Surajkund Mela 2025 theme state is chosen by:
a) Ministry of Culture
b) Haryana Tourism
c) Ministry of External Affairs
d) ASI
Answer: b) Haryana Tourism
Explanation: Each year, Haryana Tourism selects an Indian state or partner country as the Surajkund Mela’s theme.
72. The Natyanjali Dance Festival is dedicated to:
a) Lord Vishnu
b) Lord Nataraja (Shiva)
c) Goddess Saraswati
d) Lord Ganesha
Answer: b) Lord Nataraja (Shiva)
Explanation: Natyanjali, held at Chidambaram Temple, celebrates dance as an offering to Lord Shiva.
73. The Kalinga Mahotsav is held near which famous site?
a) Bhubaneswar
b) Puri
c) Konark
d) Cuttack
Answer: a) Bhubaneswar
Explanation: Kalinga Mahotsav promotes peace and non-violence through dance near Dhauli Shanti Stupa, Odisha.
74. The Kala Utsav is organized by:
a) CBSE
b) Ministry of Education
c) NCERT
d) UGC
Answer: b) Ministry of Education
Explanation: Kala Utsav is a national-level competition to promote art and culture among school students.
75. The Tansen Samaroh (Music Festival) is held annually in:
a) Lucknow
b) Gwalior
c) Bhopal
d) Delhi
Answer: b) Gwalior
Explanation: Tansen Samaroh honors the legendary musician Tansen with Hindustani classical performances at his tomb in Gwalior.
76. The India International Trade Fair (IITF) is organized annually by:
a) NITI Aayog
b) India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO)
c) Ministry of Commerce
d) ASSOCHAM
Answer: b) India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO)
Explanation: ITPO, under the Ministry of Commerce, organizes the IITF every November at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
77. The World Book Fair is held biennially in:
a) Kolkata
b) Mumbai
c) New Delhi
d) Jaipur
Answer: c) New Delhi
Explanation: The New Delhi World Book Fair is Asia’s largest book fair, jointly organized by NBT and ITPO.
78. The India International Leather Fair is organized in:
a) Kanpur
b) Chennai
c) Agra
d) Kolkata
Answer: b) Chennai
Explanation: The India International Leather Fair in Chennai showcases India’s leather industry and exports.
79. The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is held annually in:
a) Delhi
b) Goa
c) Mumbai
d) Chennai
Answer: b) Goa
Explanation: IFFI is India’s premier film festival, organized by the Directorate of Film Festivals in collaboration with Goa Government.
80. The International Mango Festival takes place every year in:
a) Lucknow
b) Pune
c) Delhi
d) Hyderabad
Answer: c) Delhi
Explanation: The Delhi Mango Festival exhibits hundreds of mango varieties and attracts fruit growers from all over India.
81. The World Tourism Fair is hosted annually to promote:
a) Domestic travel
b) International cultural exchange
c) Space travel
d) Adventure sports only
Answer: b) International cultural exchange
Explanation: The World Tourism Fair, held in Delhi, promotes tourism partnerships between India and other countries.
82. The India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) is organized in:
a) Jaipur
b) Surat
c) Mumbai
d) Hyderabad
Answer: c) Mumbai
Explanation: IIJS is India’s largest jewellery and gems trade fair organized by GJEPC (Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council).
83. The Aero India Show is held at:
a) Hyderabad
b) Bangalore
c) Pune
d) Delhi
Answer: b) Bangalore
Explanation: Aero India is Asia’s largest air show, organized biennially at Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bengaluru.
84. The DefExpo India fair focuses on:
a) Space exploration
b) Defence and homeland security equipment
c) Textile exports
d) Electric vehicles
Answer: b) Defence and homeland security equipment
Explanation: DefExpo showcases India’s defence manufacturing capabilities; recent editions were held in Lucknow and Gandhinagar.
85. The Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit includes which major fair?
a) Investment and Industry Fair
b) Art Fair
c) Tourism Fair
d) Agricultural Expo
Answer: a) Investment and Industry Fair
Explanation: The summit, held in Gandhinagar, promotes trade, investment, and industrial partnerships globally.
86. The India Mobile Congress is related to:
a) Telecommunications and technology
b) Renewable energy
c) Defence
d) Textiles
Answer: a) Telecommunications and technology
Explanation: India Mobile Congress (IMC) showcases innovations in 5G, AI, and digital connectivity.
87. The Auto Expo – Motor Show is organized jointly by:
a) NASSCOM and SIAM
b) SIAM and CII
c) FICCI and ASSOCHAM
d) CII and NITI Aayog
Answer: b) SIAM and CII
Explanation: The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) and CII jointly organize the biennial Auto Expo in Delhi–Noida.
88. The India International Science Festival (IISF) is organized by:
a) NITI Aayog
b) Ministry of Science and Technology
c) DRDO
d) ISRO
Answer: b) Ministry of Science and Technology
Explanation: IISF promotes innovation, scientific spirit, and public participation in science and technology.
89. The Aadi Mahotsav is a national tribal fair held by:
a) TRIFED (Tribal Cooperative Marketing Federation of India)
b) Ministry of Culture
c) NCERT
d) ICCR
Answer: a) TRIFED
Explanation: Aadi Mahotsav showcases tribal crafts, cuisine, and art, organized under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
90. The Crafts Bazaar at Dilli Haat represents:
a) Urban art only
b) Rural handicrafts and cuisines of Indian states
c) Imported products
d) Corporate brands
Answer: b) Rural handicrafts and cuisines of Indian states
Explanation: Dilli Haat in Delhi promotes handlooms, crafts, and foods from across Indian states year-round.
91. The World Book Fair 2025 theme country was:
a) France
b) Japan
c) UAE
d) Russia
Answer: d) Russia
Explanation: Russia was the theme country for the 2025 New Delhi World Book Fair, strengthening Indo-Russian cultural ties.
92. The India Art Fair is held annually in:
a) Kolkata
b) Mumbai
c) Delhi
d) Hyderabad
Answer: c) Delhi
Explanation: India Art Fair is South Asia’s leading contemporary art event showcasing galleries and artists globally.
93. The Vishwa Shanti Mahotsav is related to:
a) Peace and meditation
b) Science and technology
c) Literature
d) Defence
Answer: a) Peace and meditation
Explanation: Held in Maharashtra and Bihar, it promotes global peace through spiritual dialogue.
94. The World Food India Fair aims to:
a) Promote fast food
b) Showcase India’s food processing industry
c) Sell organic products
d) Advertise tourism
Answer: b) Showcase India’s food processing industry
Explanation: Organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, it brings global food brands to India.
95. The Bharat Parv is celebrated annually at:
a) Red Fort, Delhi
b) India Gate
c) Ramlila Maidan
d) Rashtrapati Bhavan
Answer: a) Red Fort, Delhi
Explanation: Bharat Parv showcases India’s unity in diversity through cuisine, folk art, and culture around Republic Day.
96. The India International Sea Food Show (IISS) is related to:
a) Fishing and marine exports
b) Tourism
c) Textiles
d) Art
Answer: a) Fishing and marine exports
Explanation: IISS promotes India’s seafood industry and exports, organized by MPEDA and SEAI.
97. The Global Investors Summit is organized by which state government?
a) Maharashtra
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: b) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: MP’s Global Investors Summit attracts foreign investment and promotes business opportunities in the state.
98. The India Energy Week is focused on:
a) Renewable and oil energy sectors
b) Textile exports
c) Tourism
d) Handicrafts
Answer: a) Renewable and oil energy sectors
Explanation: India Energy Week showcases India’s growing energy innovations and clean fuel initiatives.
99. The Kisan Mela is organized mainly by:
a) ICAR and agricultural universities
b) NITI Aayog
c) NABARD
d) FICCI
Answer: a) ICAR and agricultural universities
Explanation: Kisan Melas promote modern farming techniques and government schemes for farmers.
100. The World Economic Forum’s India Summit is popularly known as:
a) Davos India
b) India@WEF
c) India Economic Forum
d) Global Bharat Meet
Answer: a) Davos India
Explanation: WEF’s India Summit brings together global leaders and CEOs to discuss India’s economic and investment outlook.