Narendra Modi Quiz Multiple Choice Questions
1. PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Gobar-Dhan (Bio-CNG) Plant in which state, with a capacity of 550 tonnes and a budget of Rs 150 crore?
A. Nagpur, Maharashtra
B. Surat, Gujarat
C. Indore, Madhya Pradesh
D. Rohtak, Haryana
Answer: C [Indore, Madhya Pradesh]
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated a 550-tonne capacity of Gobar-Dhan (Bio-CNG) Plant in Indore, Madhya Pradesh via video.
2. In the year 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of which HAL unit at Gubbi Taluk of Tumkur district?
A. Overhaul Division Unit
B. Helicopter Manufacturing Unit
C. Airport Services Unit
D. Facilities Management Unit
Answer: B [Helicopter Manufacturing Unit]
Explanation: The HAL proposes to construct a 12.5 tonne Indian Multi-Role Helicopter at the new helicopter facility at Gubbi, Tumkur district. The plant is slated to be constructed at Biderehalla Kaval of Gubbi Taluk and 615 acres of land has been allotted for this project. More than 4000 new employment opportunities shall be created after setting up of this plant.
3. Who has been appointed as the advisor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
A. Amit Khare
B. Ramesh Pokhriyal
C. Preeti Sudan
D. Gagandeep Singh Bedi
Answer: A [Amit Khare]
Explanation: Former bureaucrat Amit Khare, who retired recently as higher education secretary, has been appointed as advisor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
He has been appointed for two years on contract basis, as per a personnel ministry order issued. Mr Khare is a 1985 batch (retired) IAS officer of Jharkhand cadre. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment in the rank and scale of secretary to government of India.
4. Along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which Indian personality has been named among 100 most influential people of 2021 by the Time Magazine?
A. Mamata Banerjee
B. Arvind Kejriwal
C. Adar Poonawalla
D. Both A and C
Answer: D [Both A and C]
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been named among 100 most influential people of 2021 by the Time Magazine. Apart from PM Modi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and CEO of Serum Institute of India, Adar Poonawalla has also been named among the world’s 100 most influential people. Time magazine unveiled its annual list of ‘The 100 Most Influential People of 2021’ on September 15, 2021. This annual list is a global list comprising of US President Joe Biden, Vice-President Kamala Harris, Duke & Duchess of Sussex Prince Harry & Meghan, former US president Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and co-founder of the Taliban, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar.
5. PM Narendra Modi has inaugurated a natural gas pipeline in South India that will be in line with “one nation, one gas grid”. Name the place where it will be operational.
A. Kochi – Udupi
B. Kochi – Mangaluru
C. Kochi – Mysore
D. None of the above
Answer: B [Kochi – Mangaluru]
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation the Kochi-Mangaluru natural gas pipeline of the Gail Authority of India Limited (GAIL).
The Government is taking initiatives to increase the share of natural gas in India’s energy basket from 6% to 15% to move towards a gas-based economy that would be cheaper, convenient and environment-friendly.
6. Who is the author of, “On Point Narendra Modi” ?
A. Sultan Alimuddin
B. Chetan Bhagat
C. Shashi Tharoor
D. None of the above
Answer: A [Sultan Alimuddin]
Explanation: Sultan Alimuddin wrote, “On Point Narendra Modi”
7. Name the LPG pipeline which PM Narendra Modi inaugurated in Bihar ?
A. Kandla – Gorakhpur
B. Durgapur – Banka
C. Paradip – Haldia
D. None of the above
Answer: B [Durgapur – Banka]
Explanation: The 193 km long Durgapur – Banka pipeline is a part of Paradip – Haldia – Durgapur pipeline project.
8. In which State, PM Narendra Modi launched “Ghar Tak Fiber Scheme” ?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. West Bengal
C. Bihar
D. Jharkhand
Answer: C [Bihar]
Explanation: PM Narendra Modi launched the scheme in Bihar with an aim to connect all 45,945 villages with High Speed Internet.
9. Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated and laid foundation stone of multiple projects in Somnath Temple. In which State/UT, Somnath Temple is located?
A. Odisha
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Uttarakhand
D. Gujarat
Answer: D [Gujarat]
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated and laid foundation stone of multiple projects in Somnath Temple on August 20.
Inaugurated projects include the Somnath Promenade, reconstructed temple precinct of Old (Juna) Somnath and Somnath Exhibition Centre.
While inaugurating the projects, PM highlighted that, India needs to strengthen religious tourism as it will provide employment to youth and enable them to get knowledge about our past.
Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone for Shree Parvati Temple on the occasion.
This temple is proposed to be constructed with a total outlay of Rupees 30 crore.
Somnath temple is situated in Veraval (Somnath City), Saurashtra on the western coast of Gujarat.
10. The Narendra Modi Stadium, which was seen in the news recently, is located in which place?
A. Ahmedabad
B. Gandhinagar
C. Vadodra
D. Mumbai
Answer: A [Ahmedabad]
Explanation: The world’s largest cricket stadium located at Motera in Ahmedabad has been renamed as the Narendra Modi Stadium. It was inaugurated recently, by the President of India Ram Nath Kovind recently.
The stadium is built as a part of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave, which is spread in 220 acres in the banks of Sabarmati river.
11. In February 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the construction Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) and Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIIT) in one of the cities of Karnataka. What is the name of that city?
A. Tumakuru
B. Raichur
C. Chikmagalur
D. Dharwad
Answer: D [Dharwad]
Explanation: On 10th February 2019, PM unveiled a plaque to mark the laying of the foundation stone of Indian Institute of Technology –Dharwad and Indian Institute of Information Technology –Dharwad, Hubli, Karnataka.
12. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with the ‘Legion of Merit’ honour by which country?
A. Russia
B. United States
C. United Kingdom
D. United Arab Emirates
Answer: B [United States]
Explanation: The ‘Legion of Merit’ honour of the United States has been conferred on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The prestigious award has also been conferred on former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. By this, the US President Donald Trump has focussed the QUAD group.
13. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched RuPay Card phase-2 in which neighbouring country?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Bhutan
C. Myanmar
D. Bangladesh
Answer: B [Bhutan]
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with his Bhutanese counterpart Lotay Tshering has recently launched RuPay card Phase-II, in a virtual mode.
This will allow Bhutanese card holders to access the RuPay network in India. Last year during the visit of Prime Minister Modi to Bhutan, Phase-I of the project was launched, by which visitors from India can access ATMs and Point of Sale (PoS) terminals across Bhutan.
14. What is the theme of the Bengaluru Tech Summit inaugurated by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
A. Technology First
B. Next is Now
C. Together We can
D. Artificial Intelligence for all
Answer: B [Next is Now]
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a Tech Summit in Bengaluru via video conference. It was organised by the Government of Karnataka along with Software Technology Parks of India (STPI).
Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS), Karnataka’s Vision Group on IT, Biotechnology & Start-Up are also involved in organising the summit. The theme of this year’s Tech summit is “Next is Now”.
15. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to co-chair the India-ASEAN summit along with the head of which country?
A. Singapore
B. Thailand
C. Vietnam
D. Myanmar
Answer: C [Vietnam]
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will co-chair the virtual 17th India-ASEAN summit, along with the Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
The leaders are expected to note the adoption of ASEAN-India Plan of Action (2021-2025). The Prime Minister attended the 16th ASEAN-India Summit in Bangkok in November last year.
16. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to release a commemorative coin of Rs 75 denomination, marking which event?
A. 75th anniversary of WHO
B. 75th anniversary of FAO
C. 75th anniversary of FCI
D. 75th anniversary of Indian Independence
Answer: B [75th anniversary of FAO]
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to release a commemorative coin of Rs 75 denomination marking the 75th Anniversary of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on 16th October 2020.
The coin would mark the long-standing relationship between of India and FAO. India’s proposals for the International Year of Pulses in 2016 and the International Year of Millets 2023 have been endorsed by FAO.
17. Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the biography of which personality, titled ‘Deh Vechava Karani’?
A. Dr Balasaheb Vikhe Patil
B. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
C. L K Advani
D. Syama Prasad Mukherjee
Answer: A [Dr Balasaheb Vikhe Patil]
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently released the biography of late Member of Parliament Dr Balasaheb Vikhe Patil.
The autobiography is titled ‘Deh Vechava Karani’ which means dedicating one’s life for a noble cause. He served as the Member of Parliament for seven times. He was awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan award in 2010 for his contribution in the field of Social Work.
18. What is the name of the special week organised across the country, to mark the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
A. Seva Saptah
B. Bharat Saptah
C. Atmanirbhar Saptah
D. Swachhata Saptah
Answer: A [Seva Saptah]
Explanation: Bharatiya Janata Party has organised a week-long Seva Saptah to celebrate the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Under this programme, several welfare activities were organised across the country. Several programmes related to cleanliness, distribution of sanitary pads and wheel chairs and other social service events are organized from 14th to 20th September.
19. To which Island did PM Narendra Modi recently inaugurated undersea optic fibre cable network?
A. Lakshadweep
B. Andaman and nicobar islands
C. Pondicherry
D. None of the above
Answer: B [Andaman and nicobar islands]
Explanation: Recently in August 2020, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the first ever undersea optical fibre project for Andaman and Nicobar Islands which will provide high speed broadband connections in the Union Territory at par with services in the mainland.
20. How many times did Narendra Modi became the Chief Minister of Gujarat?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer: C [4]
Explanation: Before becoming the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi was the Chief Minister of Gujarat state.in May 2014. He has served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat for four times during 2001 to 2014.
21. The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the Integrated Check Post at Jogbani-Biratnagar border, between India and which country?
A. Bangladesh
B. Nepal
C. Bhutan
D. Myanmar
Answer: B [Nepal]
Explanation: The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi jointly inaugurated the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Jogbani-Biratnagar border between India and Nepal, with the Prime Minister of Nepal, K P Sharma Oli.
The Prime Minister inaugurated the ICP through Video conferencing. This second Integrated Check Post, which has been built with the assistance of India, at Jogbani-Biratnagar, facilitates trade and movement of people between the countries. The first ICP was built in the Raxaul-Birgunj border in 2018.
22. Informal summit between PM Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi is to be held in Mamallapuram. In that context, consider the following statements:
Mamallapuram was part of Pallava Kingdom.
Wuhan is the capital of the Chinese Province of Hubei.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. Only 1 is correct
B. Only 2 is correct
C. Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
D. Both 1 and 2 are correct
Answer: D [Both 1 and 2 are correct]
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct:
Mamallapuram or Mahabalipuram is located in Kanchipuram District in the state of Tamil Nadu. It was an ancient historic town and one of the two major port cities in 7th Century within the Pallava Kingdom. The Pallavas had trade relations with the Chinese.
Statement 2 is correct:
Known as “China’s thoroughfare”, it is the capital and the largest city of the Chinese Province of Hubei. It is the most populous city in Central China. It is the seventh most populous Chinese City and one of the nine National Central Cities in China.
23. Who has been appointed the Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
A. J F Pochkhanawalla
B. Riyad Mathew
C. Pramod Kumar Mishra
D. Veerendra Kumar
Answer: C [Pramod Kumar Mishra]
Explanation: Dr. Pramod Kumar Mishra, a Gujarat cadre IAS officer belonging to the 1972 batch, has been appointed as the new Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi with effect from September 11. He succeeded Nripendra Misra. Prior to this appointment, he was the additional Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister and was holding the rank of a Cabinet minister.
24. Who is the author of the book “The Great Disappointment: How Narendra Modi Squandered a Unique Opportunity to Transform the Indian Economy”?
A. Raghuram Rajan
B. Amartya Sen
C. Jayati Ghosh
D. Salman Anees Soz
Answer: D [Salman Anees Soz]
Explanation: The book titled “The Great Disappointment: How Narendra Modi Squandered a Unique Opportunity to Transform the Indian Economy” has been authored by economic and political commentator Salman Anees Soz. The book claims that Demonetisation was a terrible idea and the government’s own economic surveys have indicated that this move contributed to a slowdown in the economy. According to author, demonetisation was a self-goal by the Modi government. The book attempts to answer the overarching question of whether or not the Modi government transformed India’s economy and what the next government’s agenda should look like. The book is also a critical assessment of five years of the brand of economics Modi has championed, often referred to as ‘Modinomics’.
25. Who is the author of the book “The Paradoxical Prime Minister: Narendra Modi And His India”?
A. Shashi Tharoor
B. Sanjay Baru
C. Piyush Goyal
D. Ravi Mantha
Answer: A [Shashi Tharoor]
Explanation: The book “The Paradoxical Prime Minister: Narendra Modi And His India” has been authored by Congress parliamentarian Shashi Tharoor. It is divided in five sections comprising 50 chapters & will release on 26th October 2018. The first section takes a close look at Modi’s life and times. The other four sections look at key aspects of the way in which Modi’s government functions and the lasting and often “deleterious impact” it has had on Indian society, major institutions, the economy, foreign policy and our fundamental values. In this explosive new book, Tharoor gives us an extraordinary portrait of Narendra Modi and his years in power. The book is currently available for pre-orders on Amazon.
26. Recently, our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi released a book titled “The Birds of Banni Grassland”. The Banni Grassland is located in which state of India?
A. Gujarat
B. Uttarakhand
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Manipur
Answer: A [Gujarat]
Explanation: The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi released a book titled “The Birds of Banni Grassland”. The Book is a compilation of the research work, relating to more than 250 species of birds found in the Banni area of Kutch, Gujarat.
27. Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s longest cable-bridge. The bridge is located in which state of India?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. Gujarat
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer: C [Gujarat]
Explanation: Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India’s longest cable bridge located over the Narmada River at Bharuch in Gujarat. The bridge is 1344 metres long and 22.8 metres wide located on the Ahmedabad-Mumbai National Highway. It is built by Larsen and Turbo as a part of the Rs 379 crore project of the National Highway Authority of India.
28. Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a book named “Matoshree”. The book is based on life of _?
A. Sarojini Naidu
B. Ahilyabai Holkar
C. Madam Bhikaji Cama
D. Savitribai Phule
Answer: B [Ahilyabai Holkar]
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently released a book named “Matoshree”. The book is based on life of Maratha Queen Ahilyabai Holkar. It is authored by the Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan.
29. Recently, Narendra Modi Government installed plaque with the name and quote of which of the following personalities at cellular jail?
A. Veer Savarkar
B. Mahatma Gandhi
C. Subhas Chandra Bose
D. Bhikaiji Rustom Cama
Answer: A [Veer Savarkar]
Explanation: Narendra Modi Government reinstalled plaque with the name and quote of Veer Savarkar at Cellular Jail in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The plaque was first installed in 2004 in the Atal Behari Vajpayee government. It was removed soon after UPA government came to power at the Centre.
30. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan in which district of Madhya Pradesh?
A. Jabalpur
B. Gwalior
C. Mandla
D. Indore
Answer: C [Mandla]
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan at Ram Nagar in Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh on the occasion of 2018 National Panchayati Raj Day. The purpose of the scheme is to strengthen the country’s Panchayati Raj system and address critical gaps that hinder its success. The scheme focuses on training, building infrastructure and stepping up initiatives for e-governance under the e-Panchayat Mission Mode Project. Mr Modi also unveiled a plaque to mark the laying of foundation stone of an LPG bottling plant of Indian Oil Corporation at Maneri. He also inaugurated Aadi Mahotsava, a 3-day program on the conservation of ancient Tribal culture and heritage. The Prime Minister also unveiled a roadmap for the development of tribal areas in the state.
31. What is the political party of Modi?
A. Bharatiya Janata Party
B. Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad
C. Indian National Congress
D. Independent
32. What is the nationality of Modi?
A. Indian
B. Persian
C. Iraqi
D. Pakistani
33. Where was Modi born?
A. Mumbai, India
B. Kolkata, India
C. Noida, India
D. Vadnagar, Bombay State, India
34. What year did Modi serve as the Chief Minister of Gujarat?
A. 2001-2011
B. 2001-2014
C. 2005-2014
D. 2001-2009
35. What community did Modi’s family belong?
A. Modh-Ghanchi-Teli
B. Belur Math
C. Swami Vivekananda
D. Advaita Ashrama
36. What is the name of Modi’s mother?
A. Jashodaben Modi
B. Narendrabhai Modi
C. Heeraben Modi
D. Jana Sangh
37. What did Modi sell when he was young in order to help his father?
A. coffee
B. newspaper
C. bread
D. tea
38. Who was Modi’s political mentor and inducted him as an RSS balswayamsevak (junior cadet)?
A. Indira Gandhi
B. Murli Manohar Joshi
C. Vakil Saheb
D. Shankersinh Vaghela
39. What year did Modi leave his home?
A. 1980
B. 1967
C. 1960
D. 1975
40. Where did Modi receive his degree in political science?
A. Delhi University
B. Mumbai University
C. Central University
D. Indian University
41. What was the book that Modi wrote during the 2-year state of emergency that happened on 1975-1977?
A. M. S. Golwalkar
B. Lakshmanrao Inamdar
C. Sangharsh ma Gujarat (The Struggles of Gujarat)
D. Pujniya Shri Guruji (Guru worthy of worship)
42. What year was Modi elected as the organising secretary of the party’s Gujarat unit?
A. 1950
B. 1988
C. 1987
D. 1988
43. Who did Modi defeated in 2001 during his first term as the Chief Minister of Gujarat?
A. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
B. Belur Math
C. Indira Gandhi
D. Ashwin Mehta
44. How many ministers did Modi have after he was sworn as Prime Minister in 2014?
A. 40
B. 41
C. 45
D. 12
45. How many siblings does Modi have?
A. 1
B. 3
C. 5
D. 7
46. How old was Modi when he was engaged due to an arranged marriage?
A. 11
B. 13
C. 19
D. 15
47. What was the book that Modi co-authored in 2001 as a biography of the RSS leader Lakshmanrao Inamdar?
A. Jyotipunj
B. Dhanya
C. Aankh
D. Setubandh
48. What was the award given to Modi at the Ganesh Kala Krida Manch Shri Poona Gujarati Bandhu Samaj centenary celebration?
A. Swami Vivekananda
B. Belur Math
C. Gujarat Ratna
D. Akhil Bharatiya
49. What was the magazine that named Modi as the Best Chief Minister in a 2007 nationwide survey?
A. Indian Times
B. India Today
C. India Tonight
D. Indian Today
50. What was Modi’s rank as the most powerful person in the world in 2014 by Forbes magazine?
A. 16th
B. 7th
C. 15th
D. 29th