- When is Engineers’ Day celebrated in India?
A) September 15
B) July 15
C) October 15
D) August 15
Answer: A) September 15 - Engineers’ Day in India commemorates the birth anniversary of which famous engineer?
A) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
B) Visvesvaraya
C) Homi Bhabha
D) Vikram Sarabhai
Answer: B) Visvesvaraya - M. Visvesvaraya, in whose honor Engineers’ Day is celebrated, was awarded which of the following honors?
A) Bharat Ratna
B) Padma Vibhushan
C) Nobel Prize
D) Padma Shri
Answer: A) Bharat Ratna - Which year was M. Visvesvaraya born?
A) 1861
B) 1901
C) 1885
D) 1890
Answer: A) 1861 - In which year was M. Visvesvaraya awarded the Bharat Ratna?
A) 1965
B) 1955
C) 1970
D) 1950
Answer: B) 1955 - Engineers’ Day is celebrated to recognize the contributions of engineers to which sector?
A) Information Technology
B) Agriculture
C) Infrastructure and Development
D) Medicine
Answer: C) Infrastructure and Development - Apart from India, which other two countries celebrate Engineers’ Day on September 15 in honor of M. Visvesvaraya?
A) Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
B) Nepal and Sri Lanka
C) Bangladesh and Pakistan
D) Nepal and Bhutan
Answer: B) Nepal and Sri Lanka - Which was the first major project that brought M. Visvesvaraya to national prominence?
A) KRS Dam
B) Bhakra Nangal Dam
C) Hirakud Dam
D) Sardar Sarovar Dam
Answer: A) KRS Dam - What does “KRS” stand for in the context of the KRS Dam, designed by Visvesvaraya?
A) Krishna Raja Sagara
B) Kerala River System
C) Kaveri River Structure
D) Karnataka Reservoir System
Answer: A) Krishna Raja Sagara - Visvesvaraya is credited with inventing which important engineering mechanism?
A) Block and Tackle
B) Automatic Weir Water Floodgates
C) Hydraulic Turbine
D) Suspension Bridges
Answer: B) Automatic Weir Water Floodgates
11-20: Contributions and Achievements of Engineers
- Which engineering field did M. Visvesvaraya specialize in?
A) Civil Engineering
B) Mechanical Engineering
C) Electrical Engineering
D) Software Engineering
Answer: A) Civil Engineering - M. Visvesvaraya served as the Diwan of which Indian state?
A) Hyderabad
B) Mysore
C) Rajasthan
D) Travancore
Answer: B) Mysore - Which Indian institute is named after M. Visvesvaraya?
A) Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT)
B) Indian Institute of Science
C) Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
D) Indian School of Mines
Answer: A) Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT) - Visvesvaraya played a significant role in the construction of which city’s modern infrastructure?
A) Bengaluru
B) Mumbai
C) Chennai
D) Delhi
Answer: A) Bengaluru - What was the profession of M. Visvesvaraya before joining public service?
A) Teacher
B) Engineer in Public Works Department
C) Lawyer
D) Doctor
Answer: B) Engineer in Public Works Department - M. Visvesvaraya was known for his expertise in which area of civil engineering?
A) Bridges
B) Dams and irrigation
C) Highways
D) Railways
Answer: B) Dams and irrigation - In which year did M. Visvesvaraya pass away?
A) 1955
B) 1962
C) 1972
D) 1981
Answer: B) 1962 - Which famous water conservation system was designed by Visvesvaraya?
A) The Deccan Canal System
B) The KRS Flood Protection System
C) The River-linking Project
D) The Tiger Canal System
Answer: B) The KRS Flood Protection System - Visvesvaraya was instrumental in modernizing the water supply system of which city?
A) Hyderabad
B) Mumbai
C) Patna
D) Pune
Answer: A) Hyderabad - What was M. Visvesvaraya’s role in India’s economy?
A) Industrial Development Promoter
B) Agricultural Advisor
C) Railway Planner
D) Defense Strategist
Answer: A) Industrial Development Promoter
21-30: Engineers’ Role in India
- Which dam is the largest in India and is a significant example of Indian engineering?
A) Bhakra Nangal Dam
B) Sardar Sarovar Dam
C) Hirakud Dam
D) Nagarjuna Sagar Dam
Answer: A) Bhakra Nangal Dam - Which city in India is known as the “Silicon Valley of India” due to its IT engineering sector?
A) Hyderabad
B) Mumbai
C) Chennai
D) Bengaluru
Answer: D) Bengaluru - Which organization in India is primarily responsible for space research and engineering?
A) ISRO
B) DRDO
C) HAL
D) CSIR
Answer: A) ISRO - Who was the first Indian to receive a degree in civil engineering from the Thomson College of Civil Engineering (now IIT Roorkee)?
A) M. Visvesvaraya
B) Ganesh Iyer
C) Rao Bahadur M. S. Gnanam
D) K. L. Rao
Answer: A) M. Visvesvaraya - Which field of engineering primarily deals with the construction of dams and bridges?
A) Civil Engineering
B) Mechanical Engineering
C) Electrical Engineering
D) Software Engineering
Answer: A) Civil Engineering - Which Indian city is the headquarters of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)?
A) Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Bengaluru
D) Chennai
Answer: C) Bengaluru - Engineers’ Day aims to recognize which specific contribution of engineers?
A) Educational Reforms
B) Technological Innovations
C) Infrastructure Development
D) Agricultural Improvements
Answer: C) Infrastructure Development - Which branch of engineering is essential for the design and maintenance of railways in India?
A) Electrical Engineering
B) Civil Engineering
C) Mechanical Engineering
D) Computer Engineering
Answer: B) Civil Engineering - Which project led to the creation of a large water reservoir in South India, impacting irrigation?
A) KRS Dam
B) Bhakra Nangal Dam
C) Rihand Dam
D) Tungabhadra Dam
Answer: A) KRS Dam - Who was the first chairman of the Damodar Valley Corporation, which led to the construction of multiple dams and power projects?
A) K. L. Rao
B) M. Visvesvaraya
C) Homi J. Bhabha
D) J. R. D. Tata
Answer: B) M. Visvesvaraya
31-40: Global Celebrations of Engineers
- Which day is celebrated as World Engineers’ Day?
A) September 15
B) October 5
C) March 4
D) December 25
Answer: C) March 4 - Which international organization promotes World Engineering Day?
A) UNESCO
B) UNDP
C) WHO
D) UNICEF
Answer: A) UNESCO - Which engineering discipline is critical in the development of renewable energy projects worldwide?
A) Civil Engineering
B) Electrical Engineering
C) Environmental Engineering
D) Mechanical Engineering
Answer: C) Environmental Engineering - Which country is known for the development of large-scale engineering marvels like the Great Wall?
A) India
B) China
C) Egypt
D) Japan
Answer: B) China - What is the purpose of Engineers’ Day worldwide?
A) To celebrate engineers’ contribution to science
B) To appreciate engineers’ role in the growth of industries
C) To highlight engineering in infrastructure and society
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- Which Indian engineer is credited with the Green Revolution in India?
A) M. S. Swaminathan
B) M. Visvesvaraya
C) Vikram Sarabhai
D) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Answer: A) M. S. Swaminathan - Which is one of the longest bridges in India, a symbol of Indian engineering?
A) Bandra-Worli Sea Link
B) Howrah Bridge
C) Bhupen Hazarika Setu
D) Mahatma Gandhi Setu
Answer: C) Bhupen Hazarika Setu - Which Indian engineer is known as the “Rocket Man of India” and was the key figure behind India’s first satellite launch vehicle?
A) Satish Dhawan
B) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
C) Homi Bhabha
D) K. Sivan
Answer: B) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam - Which Indian engineering company played a crucial role in building the metro systems in cities like Delhi, Bengaluru, and Kolkata?
A) Larsen & Toubro
B) Tata Projects
C) DMRC
D) Reliance Infrastructure
Answer: C) DMRC (Delhi Metro Rail Corporation) - Who was the engineer responsible for the design of the Eiffel Tower, an iconic global engineering marvel?
A) Gustave Eiffel
B) Auguste Rodin
C) Victor Hugo
D) Louis Pasteur
Answer: A) Gustave Eiffel - Which engineering project is often considered one of the seven wonders of the modern world, completed in 1937 in the United States?
A) Golden Gate Bridge
B) Brooklyn Bridge
C) Hoover Dam
D) Statue of Liberty
Answer: A) Golden Gate Bridge - Which Indian engineering marvel is a railway bridge over the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir, the world’s highest railway bridge?
A) Pamban Bridge
B) Chenab Bridge
C) Bogibeel Bridge
D) Dhola-Sadiya Bridge
Answer: B) Chenab Bridge - Who was the British civil engineer responsible for the design of the London Underground, the world’s first subway system?
A) Charles Pearson
B) George Stephenson
C) Marc Brunel
D) Robert Stephenson
Answer: A) Charles Pearson - Which Indian engineer is recognized for his contribution to the construction of the Bhakra Dam, one of the largest dams in India?
A) K.L. Rao
B) M. Visvesvaraya
C) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
D) S. Radhakrishnan
Answer: A) K.L. Rao - Which global engineering project links the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea and is a critical trade route?
A) Suez Canal
B) Panama Canal
C) Strait of Gibraltar
D) Bosphorus Bridge
Answer: A) Suez Canal
51-60: Technological Advancements and Engineering Feats
- What was the significant contribution of George Stephenson in engineering?
A) Development of the steam engine
B) Designing the first locomotive
C) Inventing the telephone
D) Building the London Underground
Answer: B) Designing the first locomotive - Which engineering achievement is responsible for connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans?
A) Suez Canal
B) Golden Gate Bridge
C) Panama Canal
D) English Channel Tunnel
Answer: C) Panama Canal - Which type of engineering is most associated with the construction of skyscrapers?
A) Mechanical Engineering
B) Electrical Engineering
C) Civil Engineering
D) Chemical Engineering
Answer: C) Civil Engineering - Which Indian engineering organization is responsible for managing India’s public sector and defense requirements?
A) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
B) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
C) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
D) Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)
Answer: C) DRDO - Which dam is known for being the tallest dam in India?
A) Bhakra Nangal Dam
B) Tehri Dam
C) Hirakud Dam
D) Sardar Sarovar Dam
Answer: B) Tehri Dam - Which Indian state is home to the famous Koyna Hydroelectric Project?
A) Maharashtra
B) Karnataka
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Gujarat
Answer: A) Maharashtra - Which global engineering structure connects England and France beneath the English Channel?
A) Eurotunnel
B) London Bridge
C) Bosphorus Tunnel
D) Seikan Tunnel
Answer: A) Eurotunnel - What is the purpose of the Large Hadron Collider, one of the largest engineering projects in the world?
A) To generate renewable energy
B) To study particle physics
C) To enhance telecommunications
D) To build advanced computers
Answer: B) To study particle physics - Which global engineering project, completed in 2018, is the longest sea-crossing bridge in the world, connecting Hong Kong, Macau, and mainland China?
A) Hangzhou Bay Bridge
B) Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge
C) Akashi Kaikyō Bridge
D) Bosphorus Bridge
Answer: B) Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge - Which engineering innovation is Elon Musk’s SpaceX best known for?
A) Reusable rocket technology
B) Solar power stations
C) High-speed rail systems
D) Ocean cleanup technology
Answer: A) Reusable rocket technology
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