IKBF 2025-Question

 

Topic:

Indian Independence Movement and the Constitution

  • Currently, the Indian Constitution is divided into how many parts?
  • What does Article 21 of the Indian Constitution guarantee?
  • What is the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?
  • When was the Right to Information Act (RTI) passed?
  • Which artist led the effort behind the original handcrafted Constitution of India?
  • Which day is celebrated as Constitution Day in India?
  • Which famous poet wrote the inspirational lines, “Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna Ab Hamaare Dil Mein Hai”?
  • Which of the following books is written by Dadabhai Naoroji, the grand old man of India?
  • Who is the author of the autobiographical narrative ‘India Wins Freedom?
  • Who is the composer of the poem ‘Ranobheri’?

Topic:

Indian Independence Movement and the Constitution

  • How many Fundamental Duties are mentioned in the Indian Constitution?
  • How many Fundamental Rights are mentioned in the Indian Constitution?
  • The book ‘The Indian War of Independence of I857’ was written by:
  • The original Constitution of India was handwritten by:
  • Which constitutional amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18?
  • Which of the following rights is guaranteed by the Indian Constitution under Fundamental Rights?
  • Which part of the Indian Constitution contains the Fundamental Rights?
  • Who among the following is not a founding member of the Bengali revolutionary newspaper ‘Jugantar’?
  • Who is the author of the book ‘Why I Am an Atheist’?
  • Who recommended the inclusion of Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution?

Topic:

The Art of Story Telling

  • Bamboo dance’ is the traditional folk dance of which region in India?
  • Bhatiali is the folk music of which of the following states?
  • Fable is a type of :
  • How many songs are in Gita Govinda?
  • In which vyuha was Abhimanyu trapped and killed The ‘Nautanki’ performance is a folk theater form from which state?
  • What is the primary focus of the folk art form ‘Madhubani’?
  • Who is the author of ”Thakumar Jhuli”?
  • Who was the first person to translate Ramayana In English?
  • Who wrote “Panchatantra”?

Topic:

The Art of Story Telling

  • Bhagavad Gita is found in which chapter of the Mahabharata?
  • How many verses Bhagavad Gita has?
  • The ‘Pattachitra’ painting style is primarily from which Indian state?
  • The name “Ustad Bismillah Khan” is associated with?
  • What is the central theme of Baul songs?
  • Which art form in Kerala narrates stories from the Ramayana using shadow puppets?
  • Which Hindu festival celebrates the victory of good over evil and the triumph of Lord Rama over Ravana?
  • Which oral tradition is performed as a dance-drama in Kerala, depicting stories from the Mahabharata and Ramayana?
  • Which storytelling tradition from Rajasthan features puppets to narrate folk tales?
  • Who among the following composed the Hindi version of Ramayana?


Topic:

Science and Science Fiction

  • Dr. Indira Hinduja is known for her pioneering work in which field?
  • Name of the space shuttle in which Kalpana Chawla lost her life?
  • The term ‘Robotics’ was coined by:
  • What does CRISPR technology primarily focus on?
  • What is the name of NASA’s program that aims to return humans to the Moon and eventually send astronauts to Mars?
  • Which futuristic material is known for being incredibly light yet stronger than steel?
  • Which Indian woman scientist was the first to be elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society?
  • Which planet is not part of the recent planetary alignment?
  • Who was the author of the 1965 epic Science Fiction ‘Dune’?
  • Who was the first Indian woman to receive a PhD in science?

Topic:

Science and Science Fiction

  • Asima Chatterjee was a trailblazer in which branch of science?
  • Quantum computing operates using which fundamental unit of information?
  • Tessy Thomas, known as the “Missile Woman of India,” is associated with which organization?
  • What is the anticipated peak data transfer rate of 6G?
  • Which Indian woman played a pivotal role in India’s space program and was part of the Mars Orbiter Mission?
  • Which of the following companies is not involved in space tourism?
  • Which woman scientist was responsible for the discovery of the structure of DNA?
  • Who is known as India’s first female meteorologist?
  • Who is the author of the science fiction novel ‘Islands of Space’?
  • Who is the first woman who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 for contribution to the understanding of radiation?

Topic:

Technology Thorough The Ages

  • During which period was the potter’s wheel first invented?
  • In which civilization first used buttons in the World?
  • Navigation compass first used in which country in the World?
  • The first programmable computer, Z3, was developed in which country?
  • The first successful airplane flight by the Wright Brothers took place in which year?
  • When did the Printing Revolution begin?
  • Which invention is often considered the starting point of the Industrial Revolution?
  • Which NASA mission was the first to land humans on the Moon?
  • Which of the following was the first major book printed using the Gutenberg press?
  • Who among the following is considered one of the founding fathers of Internet?

Topic:

Technology Thorough The Ages

  • Navigation compass first used in which country in the World?
  • What is the distinguishing feature of the Delhi Iron Pillar?
  • What is the name of first artificial satellite to orbit the Earth?
  • When did ancient Indians discover the concept of zero and decimal place value number system?
  • Which ancient civilization is credited with the development of the first writing system?
  • Which ancient Indian physician first performed cataract surgery?
  • Which civilization is known for its systematic town planning?
  • Which of the following technologies is associated with the Third Industrial Revolution?
  • Which of the following was the first major book printed using the Gutenberg press?
  • Who invented the first commercially successful atmospheric steam engine?

Topic:

Literature Quiz

  • Gitanjali, a collection of poems by Rabindranath Tagore, originally contains how many poems?
  • In the Mahabharata, which weapon did Arjuna use to kill Karna?
  • In the Ramayana, who is the monkey god who helps Rama in his battle to rescue Sita?
  • What is the name of the epic poem that tells the story of the Trojan War and the Greek hero Achilles?
  • Which is considered the first novel in Japanese literature?
  • Who is known as the author of ”The Palace of Illusions”?
  • Who is the author of the famous novel ”Midnight’s Children”?
  • Who is the author of the novel Godaan?
  • Who is the first recorded playwright of Ancient India, often regarded as the “Shakespeare of India”?
  • Who wrote the famous poem ”Where the Mind is Without Fear”?

Topic:

Literature Quiz

  • In Beowulf, who is the monster that Beowulf battles and defeats in the first part of the epic?
  • In the Mahabharata, who was the son of Drona and an expert in archery and military strategy?
  • The Jataka tales, a collection of Buddhist fables, originated in which Indian language?
  • Which author wrote the first science fiction novel, “Frankenstein”?
  • Which Indian poet is known as the ”Bard of Bengal”?
  • Which novel is considered the first true English novel, published in 1719?
  • Which of the following is Rabindranath Tagore’s first short story?
  • Who wrote the famous allegorical novel “Animal Farm”?
  • Who wrote the famous Indian short story collection “Malgudi Days”?
  • Who, among the following, survived the battle of Kurukshetra in the Mahabharata?

Topic:

Satranj ke Khiladi

  • In which position is the king completely surrounded and unable to move, but not in check?
  • What is the name of the kingdom where the story of Shatranj Ke Khiladi takes place?
  • Where can Knight never reach?
  • Where did chess originate?
  • Which chess piece has the greatest mobility on the board?
  • Which two actors played the roles of Mirza and Mir in Satranch Ke Khiladi?
  • Who played the role of the Nawab of Lucknow (the ruler of Awadh)?
  • Who were the two lead characters in the short story ‘Shatranj Ke Khiladi’?
  • Who won the 2024 FIDE World Championship?
  • Who wrote the screenplay for Satranch Ke Khiladi?

Topic:

Satranj ke Khiladi

  • The quickest possible checkmate is in:
  • What does the word “checkmate” mean in Persian?
  • What is the common abbreviation of the International Chess Federation?
  • What is the name of a move where a piece attacks two or more pieces simultaneously?
  • Which famous Indian author’s short story inspired the film Satranch Ke Khiladi?
  • Which historical event is reflected in the backdrop of Satranch Ke Khiladi?
  • Which is the greatest in Number ?
  • Which pawn move allows capturing an opponent’s pawn as it passes a square it controls?
  • Which prominent historical figure appears in Shatranj Ke Khiladi?
  • Who directed the film Satranch Ke Khiladi?

Topic:

History of Learning

  • In which year development of the National Digital Library of India (NDLI) started?
  • The ancient Library of Ashurbanipal, found in the ruins of the Assyrian city of Nineveh, is located in present-day at
  • The library area of the ancient Nalanda University was known as:
  • The term ‘algebra’ was derived from an Arabic mathematical treatise written by:
  • Which 1776 book by Adam Smith laid the foundation for modern economics and free-market capitalism?
  • Which is the largest library in the world by the number of cataloged items?
  • Which of the following ancient libraries was established in Egypt?
  • Which of the following is not a national library?
  • Who founded Nalanda Mahavihara?
  • Who founded the sanctuary of Akademia in Athens, from which the term ‘academy’ is derived?

Topic:

History of Learning

  • Book of Isaac Newton’s work, which laid the foundation for classical mechanics and universal gravitation?
  • What is the name of the Internet Archive’s eBook project?
  • What is the primary objective of the National Digital Library of India (NDLI)?
  • Where is the original draft of Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence preserved?
  • Which notable manuscript is part of the British Library’s collection?
  • Which of the following books is written by Stephen Hawking?
  • Which of the following is considered the first digital library in the world?
  • Which of the following library is in UK?
  • Which scientist is best known for the theory of evolution by natural selection?
  • World Digital Library (WDL) is an initiative of UNESCO and _____.

Topic:

Inventors and their Inventions

  • C.V. Raman won the Nobel Prize in Physics for discovering:
  • Which invention is James Watt credited with improving?
  • Which scientist worked on wireless power transmission?
  • Who among the following discovered X-ray?
  • Who developed the World Wide Web (WWW)?
  • Who discovered penicillin by accident?
  • Who is credited with inventing the first functional windshield wiper for automobiles?
  • Who is credited with the invention of pressure plate anemometer?
  • Who is often referred to as the “Father of the Atomic Bomb”?
  • Who is the inventor of modern air-conditioning?

Topic:

Inventors and their Inventions

  • Dr. Spencer Silver’s adhesive led to the discovery of:
  • Dynamite was invented by:
  • In which year was the first successful vaccine for smallpox developed?
  • To whom is the invention of bifocal lens credited?
  • What was Nikola Tesla’s most notable contribution to science?
  • Who accidentally invented the first smoke detector?
  • Who discovered the major human blood groups?
  • Who invented the Barometer?
  • Who invented the first electric battery?
  • Who is the inventor of the movable-type printing press?

Topic:

Science in Bengal

  • Mahendra Lal Sarkar is best known for founding which prominent scientific institution in India?
  • Meghnad Saha is best known for his contributions to which field of science?
  • Sisir Kumar Mitra is best known for his pioneering work in which field?
  • What can be measured by the Crescograph developed by Dr. J.C. Bose?
  • What was Pramatha Nath Bose’s primary field of study?
  • When was the first edition of the Bengali monthly journal ‘Jnan-O-Bijnan’ published?
  • Which Bengali scientist is known for his pioneering work in the field of plant physiology ?
  • Which of the following books is written by Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose?
  • Who coined the term “boson” to honor the contributions of Satyendra Nath Bose?
  • Who founded the scientific journal Tattwabodhini Patrika?

Topic:

Science in Bengal

  • Bosons, a class of elementary subatomic particles in particle physics were named after
  • Kadambini Ganguly, the first female graduate in medicine in India, initially completed her arts degree at which college?
  • National Doctors Day is observed on the birth anniversary of:
  • Sisir Kumar Mitra’s legacy in the field of ionospheric science is commemorated by:
  • Upendranath Brahmachari made significant contributions to the treatment of which disease?
  • When was the Alipore Observatory of the Indian Meteorological Department established?
  • Which Bengali scientist is known for his groundbreaking work in radio science?
  • Which field of study is Jnanendra Nath Mukherjee associated with?
  • Which of the following was established by Dr. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis?
  • Who is the founder of Bengal Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals?

Topic:

The Internet: The (mis) information age

  • What is the full form of “URL”?
  • What is the precursor to the modern Internet?
  • What is the significant impact of the Internet on education?
  • What was the first domain name ever registered?
  • What was the first search engine on the World Wide Web?
  • When was the World Wide Web (WWW) launched into the public domain?
  • Which organization developed ARPANET?
  • Which protocol is commonly used for communication between IoT devices?
  • Which technology is commonly used to create ‘deepfakes’?
  • Who are the key figures behind the development of the TCP/IP protocols?

Topic:

The Internet: The (mis) information age

  • Among the following options, identify the one that is not a type of machine learning:
  • What does the term “IP address” stand for?
  • What is the full form of GPT in the context of language models?
  • What is the primary technology used in chatbots?
  • What is the primary technology used to create deepfakes?
  • Which development has contributed to the increased use of smart homes?
  • Which of the following is a key feature of the Internet of Things (IoT)?
  • Which of the following is a major ethical concern with the widespread use of AI?
  • Which process involves transferring data from one system to another?
  • Which protocol is commonly used for secure internet communication?
Topic:

The Bengali Culture Quiz

  • Who is the creator of the famous detective character Byomkesh Bakshi?
  • In which year ‘Feluda’ first made his appearance in Sandesh magazine?
  • Who is ‘Kiriti Roy’ and who is his creator?
  • Which Bengali writer is known for his famous novels like “Devdas” and “Parineeta”?
  • Who was the editor of the famous Bengali magazine ‘Prabasi’?
  • In which year did Satyajit Ray win the Oscar for Lifetime Achievement?
  • Who is the founder of the Bengali literary magazine ‘Bangadarshan’?
  • who is the author of the novel on which the film ‘Aranyyer Din Ratri’ is based?
  • Who is known for the modern Bengali verse and his collection of poems such as “Banalata Sen”?
  • What is the documentary film made by Satyajit Ray on Benode Behari Mukhopadhyay?
Topic:

The Bengali Culture Quiz

  • Who is the creator of the famous Bengali detective “Satyanweshi’ ?
  • Who is the author of the story ‘Devi’ on which the famous film ‘Devi’ is based?
  • Who is the author of the famous book ‘Biswasghatak’?
  • Who is the creator of the famous Bengali literary character ‘Ghanada’?
  • On which story is the famous film ‘Charulata’ by Satyajit Ray based?
  • Paroshuram’ is the pen name of which writer?
  • Who is the author of the famous novel ‘Putul Nacher Itikotha’?
  • In which story the charater Feluda made his first appearence?
  • Who is the author of the famous novel ‘Hansuli Baanker Upokotha’?
  • Who is the creator of the fictional detective series ‘Pandav Goenda’?