GK Quiz on Hyderabad

Hyderabad is one of India’s most important cities, known for its rich history, unique culture, and rapid development. It has played a key role in the political and cultural history of the Deccan region.

The city blends traditional heritage with modern growth and is famous for its food and IT industry. Areas like HITEC City have made Hyderabad a major global technology hub.

Due to its historical and economic importance, Hyderabad is a common topic in GK and competitive exams. Learning about the city helps students strengthen their knowledge of Indian history, geography, and culture.

1. Hyderabad is the capital of which state?
A) Karnataka
B) Telangana
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: B) Telangana

2. In which year was Hyderabad founded?
A) 1591
B) 1605
C) 1565
D) 1620
Answer: A) 1591

3. Who founded Hyderabad?
A) Akbar
B) Quli Qutb Shah
C) Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah
D) Aurangzeb
Answer: C) Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah

4. Which monument is the symbol of Hyderabad?
A) Gateway of India
B) Charminar
C) Qutub Minar
D) Gol Gumbaz
Answer: B) Charminar

5. The famous Golconda Fort is located in which city?
A) Delhi
B) Bijapur
C) Hyderabad
D) Agra
Answer: C) Hyderabad

6. Hyderabad is located on the banks of which river?
A) Godavari
B) Musi
C) Krishna
D) Tungabhadra
Answer: B) Musi

7. HITEC City is famous for which industry?
A) Textile
B) Automobile
C) Information Technology
D) Agriculture
Answer: C) Information Technology

8. What is Hyderabad popularly known as?
A) Pink City
B) City of Lakes
C) City of Pearls
D) Silicon Valley
Answer: C) City of Pearls

9. Which famous dish is Hyderabad known for?
A) Dhokla
B) Biryani
C) Litti Chokha
D) Idli
Answer: B) Biryani

10. The Charminar was built to commemorate the end of which disease?
A) Cholera
B) Plague
C) Malaria
D) Smallpox
Answer: B) Plague

11. Hyderabad was part of which princely state before independence?
A) Mysore
B) Hyderabad State
C) Travancore
D) Baroda
Answer: B) Hyderabad State

12. Who was the last Nizam of Hyderabad?
A) Mir Osman Ali Khan
B) Mir Qasim
C) Bahadur Shah
D) Tipu Sultan
Answer: A) Mir Osman Ali Khan

13. Which lake is a famous landmark in Hyderabad?
A) Dal Lake
B) Hussain Sagar
C) Chilika Lake
D) Sambhar Lake
Answer: B) Hussain Sagar

14. The Buddha statue in Hyderabad is located in which lake?
A) Osman Sagar
B) Shamirpet Lake
C) Hussain Sagar
D) Durgam Cheruvu
Answer: C) Hussain Sagar

15. Hyderabad High Court is located on the banks of which river?
A) Musi
B) Krishna
C) Godavari
D) Narmada
Answer: A) Musi

16. Hyderabad is also known as the hub of which sector?
A) Film Industry
B) IT and Pharma
C) Mining
D) Shipbuilding
Answer: B) IT and Pharma

17. Which airport serves Hyderabad?
A) Netaji Subhas Airport
B) Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
C) Kempegowda Airport
D) Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport
Answer: B) Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

18. Which language is primarily spoken in Hyderabad?
A) Telugu
B) Marathi
C) Gujarati
D) Punjabi
Answer: A) Telugu

19. The Salar Jung Museum is famous for:
A) Wildlife
B) Historical artifacts
C) Science exhibits
D) Space research
Answer: B) Historical artifacts

20. Hyderabad is located in which region of India?
A) Northern
B) Western
C) Eastern
D) Southern
Answer: D) Southern

21. Which IT corridor is located in Hyderabad?
A) Electronic City
B) Cyber Hub
C) HITEC City
D) Salt Lake Sector V
Answer: C) HITEC City

22. The famous Mecca Masjid is located near:
A) Golconda Fort
B) Charminar
C) Hussain Sagar
D) HITEC City
Answer: B) Charminar

23. Hyderabad became the capital of Telangana in which year?
A) 2012
B) 2013
C) 2014
D) 2015
Answer: C) 2014

24. Which festival is grandly celebrated in Hyderabad?
A) Bihu
B) Ganesh Chaturthi
C) Onam
D) Hornbill Festival
Answer: B) Ganesh Chaturthi

25. Hyderabad is famous for which traditional craft?
A) Madhubani Painting
B) Blue Pottery
C) Pearl Jewelry
D) Pashmina Shawls
Answer: C) Pearl Jewelry