Geography ยท General Awareness
Indian Cities and Places
5,137 Questions
Knowledge of Indian cities and places is a crucial component of general awareness, testing a candidate on state capitals, historical landmarks, and regional nicknames. Questions often cover the locations of premier research institutes, corporate headquarters, and major transportation hubs. This hub provides practice questions to help candidates memorize geographical facts for upcoming competitive exams.
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Indian Cities and Places Questions
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Ramalingapuram Gate
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Vijaymahal Gate
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Magunta Layout
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Vedayapalem Gate
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The Box-Type bridge in Nellore is located below Vijaymahal Gate railway crossing. The other gates (Ramalingapuram, Magunta Layout, Vedayapalem) do not have this specific bridge structure.
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Delhi
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Lahore
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Dhaka
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Colombo
B
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Explanation
Lahore is the odd one out. Delhi, Dhaka, and Colombo are all national capitals (of India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka respectively). Lahore is a major city in Pakistan but is NOT the capital - Islamabad is Pakistan's capital.
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New Delhi
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Kolkatta
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Chennai
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Hyderabad
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None of these
E
Correct answer
Explanation
The State Bank of India's headquarters is located in Mumbai, not in any of the listed cities (New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad). Therefore, 'None of these' is the correct answer.
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New Delhi
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Kolkatta
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Chennai
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Hyderabad
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None of these
E
Correct answer
Explanation
The State Bank of India's headquarters is located in Mumbai (formerly Bombay), not in any of the listed cities. New Delhi houses many government offices, but not SBI headquarters.
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London
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Jammu
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Manali
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Simala
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Panjim
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Pondichery
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Chandigarh
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Indore
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Gangtok
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Dispur
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Tripura
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Aizwal
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim, a northeastern Indian state. Dispur is the capital of Assam, Tripura is a state name (capital is Agartala), and Aizwal is the capital of Mizoram.
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Gandhinagar
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Ahmedabad
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Jaipur
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Bhuj
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Gandhinagar is the planned capital city of Gujarat state, established in 1960 near Ahmedabad. Ahmedabad is the largest and most famous city but not the capital, while Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan, not Gujarat.
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Calcutta
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TamilNadu
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Mumbai
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Hyderabad
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Mumbai has a well-established tradition of families and friends playing cards during Diwali, particularly on the day of Diwali (Lakshmi Puja). This practice is linked to the belief that gambling on this auspicious day brings prosperity. While card playing happens elsewhere, Mumbai is specifically known for this tradition. The other options (Calcutta, Tamil Nadu, Hyderabad) don't have this specific association.
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Bombay
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Delhi
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Bhopal
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Patna
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Amar and Prem are characters from the movie 'Andaaz Apna Apna' (1994), and the characters are from Bhopal. The question tests knowledge of this popular Bollywood comedy film's character details. Other cities listed (Bombay, Delhi, Patna) are incorrect locations for these characters.
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Bangaluru
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Mumbai
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Ahmedabad
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Kolkata
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) is located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was founded in 1947 by Dr. Vikram Sarabhai and is a premier research institution under the Department of Space. The other cities listed don't house PRL.
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Gurgaon
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Faridabad
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Ballabhgarh
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Panipat
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Gurgaon, officially known as Gurugram, is Haryana's 'Millennium City' - a title it earned due to its rapid transformation into a major hub for technology, business, and real estate in the early 21st century. The city's modern infrastructure and corporate presence distinguish it from other Haryana cities like Faridabad, Ballabhgarh, and Panipat.
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Vizag
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Kolkata
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Nagpur
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Bhuvaneshwar
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Nagpur is the odd one out because it is a landlocked city in Maharashtra, while Vizag, Kolkata, and Bhubaneswar are all coastal cities located near the Bay of Bengal or Arabian Sea. Coastal cities typically have ports and maritime trade, which Nagpur lacks.
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Aizwal
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Khoima
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Gangtok
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Lucknow
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Aizwal is the capital of Mizoram, one of the northeastern states of India. Option A is correctly marked. Other options are capitals of different states: Kohima (Nagaland), Gangtok (Sikkim), Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh).
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Jaipur
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Banglore
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Kolkatta
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Shimla
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Jaipur is known as India's Pink City due to the distinctive pink color of its historic buildings. Option A is correct. Bangalore (Karnataka), Kolkata (West Bengal), and Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) are cities with different cultural identities.