Introduction
Preparing for Meghalaya competitive exams requires strong knowledge of Current Affairs, Indian Polity, History, Geography, Science, Defence, and General Knowledge. Whether you are preparing for MPSC, SSC, Banking, Police, Teaching, DHS, District Selection Committee, or other government recruitment exams in Meghalaya, practicing important GK questions regularly can improve your accuracy and confidence.
In this set of Meghalaya Competitive Exam GK Questions and Answers 2026, we have compiled the latest and fact-checked questions based on current national and international events, Indian Constitution, history, science, and important government updates as of May 2026. These questions are highly useful for aspirants preparing for written examinations and interview rounds across Meghalaya and Northeast India.
Question 1: Who is the current President of India as of May 2026?
Answer: Droupadi Murmu
Question 2: Which amendment to the Indian Constitution reserves one-third seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies?
Answer: 106th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2023
Question 3: In which year was the Indus Valley Civilization’s city of Mohenjo-Daro discovered?
Answer: 1922
Question 4: What is the approximate nominal GDP of India estimated for 2026?
Answer: Approximately $4.15 trillion
Question 5: Who is the current Chief of the Army Staff in India as of May 2026?
Answer: General Upendra Dwivedi
Question 6: Which river is known as the ‘Sorrow of Bengal’?
Answer: Damodar River
Question 7: Who was the founder of the Maurya Empire?
Answer: Chandragupta Maurya
Question 8: What is the term of office for the President of India?
Answer: 5 years
Question 9: Which ISRO mission involves uncrewed test flights planned for 2026?
Answer: Gaganyaan
Question 10: In the 2024 Paris Olympics, how many medals did India win?
Answer: 6 medals (1 silver and 5 bronze)
Question 11: Who is the current Prime Minister of India as of May 2026?
Answer: Narendra Modi
Question 12: What is the highest peak in India?
Answer: Kanchenjunga
Question 13: Which dynasty built the Taj Mahal?
Answer: Mughal Dynasty
Question 14: Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is President’s Rule imposed in a state?
Answer: Article 356
Question 15: Who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2025 for developing metal-organic frameworks?
Answer: Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M. Yaghi
Question 16: Who is the current Chief of the Naval Staff in India as of May 2026?
Answer: Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi
Question 17: Which is the largest desert in India?
Answer: Thar Desert
Question 18: Who was the first Mughal Emperor?
Answer: Babur
Question 19: How many Fundamental Rights are there in the Indian Constitution?
Answer: 6
Question 20: What is the SI unit of force?
Answer: Newton
Question 21: Who is the current Chief of the Air Staff in India as of May 2026?
Answer: Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh
Question 22: Which state in India has the longest coastline?
Answer: Gujarat
Question 23: In which year did the Battle of Plassey take place?
Answer: 1757
Question 24: Who is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations as of May 2026?
Answer: António Guterres
Question 25: Which element has the atomic number 1?
Answer: Hydrogen
Question 26: Who is the current Defence Minister of India as of May 2026?
Answer: Rajnath Singh
Question 27: What is the capital of Lakshadweep?
Answer: Kavaratti
Question 28: Who founded the Khilji Dynasty?
Answer: Jalal-ud-din Khilji
Question 29: Under which Article is the Right to Education a Fundamental Right?
Answer: Article 21A
Question 30: Which vitamin is also known as ascorbic acid?
Answer: Vitamin C
Question 31: What is the name of India’s first indigenous Light Combat Aircraft?
Answer: Tejas
Question 32: Which is the smallest state in India by area?
Answer: Goa
Question 33: In which year was the Non-Cooperation Movement launched?
Answer: 1920
Question 34: How many members are nominated by the President to the Rajya Sabha?
Answer: 12
Question 35: Who discovered penicillin?
Answer: Alexander Fleming
Question 36: Which recent defence acquisition involves procurement of 97 LCA Mk1A aircraft?
Answer: Procurement contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
Question 37: Which is the longest river in India?
Answer: Ganga
Question 38: Who was the last Viceroy of India?
Answer: Lord Mountbatten
Question 39: What is the minimum age to become President of India?
Answer: 35 years
Question 40: What is the chemical formula for water?
Answer: H₂O
Question 41: What is the name of India’s nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine?
Answer: INS Arihant
Question 42: Which plateau is known as the ‘Roof of the World’?
Answer: Tibetan Plateau
Question 43: Who started the Aligarh Movement?
Answer: Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
Question 44: In which year did RSS enter its centenary year?
Answer: 2025
Question 45: What is the powerhouse of the cell?
Answer: Mitochondria
Question 46: Which organization heads India’s space programme?
Answer: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Question 47: Which sea lies to the west of India?
Answer: Arabian Sea
Question 48: In which year was the Indian National Congress (INC) founded?
Answer: 1885
Question 49: Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?
Answer: The President of India
Question 50: What is the speed of light in vacuum?
Answer: 3 × 10⁸ m/s
Conclusion
Regular practice of updated General Knowledge questions is essential for cracking competitive exams in Meghalaya. Staying informed about current affairs, government appointments, constitutional amendments, defence updates, science, and history can give candidates a strong advantage in exams like MPSC, Meghalaya Police, Banking, SSC, Railways, and other state-level recruitment tests.
Keep revising these Meghalaya GK Questions and Answers 2026 regularly and continue practicing mock tests and previous year questions for better performance. Bookmark this page for more latest Meghalaya exam preparation materials, current affairs updates, and daily GK practice sets.
