Geography · General Awareness
Indian Cities and Places
4,858 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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Dehradun
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Lucknow
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Delhi
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Kolkata
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N/A
B
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National Botanical Research Institute is situated at Lucknow. Hence, it is correct.
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Itanagar
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Dehradun
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Hyderabad
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New Delhi
C
Correct answer
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National Academy of Agricultural Research Management is located in Hyderbad. National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad is committed to promote professionalism in the management of agricultural education, research and extension programmes and agri-business, and enhance the efficiency, responsiveness, and performance of the National Agricultural System (NAS).
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Goa
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Dadra Nagar Haveli
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Daman & Diu
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Silvassa is the capital of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, a union territory located between Gujarat and Maharashtra. Goa has its capital at Panaji, while Daman and Diu is a separate union territory with Daman as its capital. Silvassa remained the administrative center even after the merger of Dadra and Nagar Haveli with Daman and Diu in 2020.
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Kochi
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Chennai
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Secunderabad
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Bangalore
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Chennai is the headquarters of the Southern Railway zone of Indian Railways. The Southern Railway zone was created in 1951 and its zonal headquarters is located at Chennai Central (now Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station). Kochi and Bangalore are under South Western Railway, while Secunderabad is the headquarters of South Central Railway.
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Bangalore
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Mumbai
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Delhi
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Kolkata
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The first International Potato Convention was held in Kolkata in 2008.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Khajuraho is situated near Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh (though the nearest city is actually Chhatarpur, Bhopal is the state capital and major reference point). The UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its Nagara-style architecture and erotic sculptures is not in Delhi, Puri (Odisha), or Belur (Karnataka).
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Chennai
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Coimbatore
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Kochi
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Panaji
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The Paradesi Synagogue in Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, built in 1568, is the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations and one of the very few surviving Jewish synagogues in India. It's part of the historic Jewish quarter of Mattancherry.
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Lahore
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Bombay (Mumbai)
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Madras (Chennai)
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Calcutta (Kolkata)
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The first post office in India was established in 1727 in Calcutta (now Kolkata) by the East India Company. Calcutta was the capital of British India until 1911 and was the center of colonial administration and communication networks.
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Nagpur
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Kolkata
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Bengluru
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Delhi
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Bengaluru is home to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), India's premier aerospace company. The city houses major aircraft manufacturing facilities and R&D centers, making it the hub of India's aircraft industry.
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Kochi
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Hyderabad
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Pune
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Chennai
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The Union Government's Metro rail expansion plan included Kochi, Hyderabad, and Chennai (in addition to existing Kolkata and Delhi networks), but not Pune. Pune was not part of the initial phase of Metro rail expansion announced by the central government. The planned expansions were aimed at decongesting major urban centers and improving public transportation infrastructure.
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Kolkata
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Bangluru
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Mumbai
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Chandigarh
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is located in Mumbai, specifically in Trombay. It is India's premier nuclear research facility named after Dr. Homi Bhabha.
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Bangluru
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Coimbatore
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Hyderabad
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Chennai
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Meenambakkam International Airport is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It serves as one of the main terminals of Chennai International Airport, which is the fourth busiest airport in India. The airport handles both domestic and international flights.
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Karachi is located on the coast of the Arabian Sea at the southern end of the Indus River delta. The Indus River flows through Pakistan and empties into the Arabian Sea near Karachi. The city's strategic coastal location has made it Pakistan's largest port and major industrial center.
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Kolkata
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Mysore
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Jaipur
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Mumbai
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Panipat
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Bangalore
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Patna
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Chandigarh