Geography ยท 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.
City NicknamesState CapitalsResearch Institutes LocationsTransportation HubsHistorical Landmarks
Indian Cities and Places Questions
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Bangalore
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Kolkata
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Darjeeling
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Patiala
D
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Explanation
The Netaji Subhash National Institute of Sports (NSNIS) is located in Patiala, Punjab.
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Calcutta
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Mumbai
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New Delhi
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Bangalore
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none
C
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Explanation
The National Defence College (NDC) is located in New Delhi, India.
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Mumbai
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Bangalore
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Chennai
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Delhi
D
Correct answer
Explanation
3G services in India were first launched by Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) in Delhi in 2008.
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Munbai
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Pune
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Kolkata
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Hydarabad
C
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Explanation
Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity in 1950 in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta). The organization was established to serve the 'poorest of the poor' and has since expanded globally, but its headquarters remains in Kolkata. Mother Teresa spent the majority of her life and ministry in this city.
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Chennai
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Haryana
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Orissa
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Kolkata
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Vijayanagar
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Vijaypur
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Nevada
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Viseras
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Chennapa
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Chennoi
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Madras
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Madurai
C
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Explanation
Chennai was formerly known as Madras before it was renamed in 1996. The other options are not recognized historical names for the city.
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Varoda
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Baroda
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Urda
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Varaida
B
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Explanation
Vadodara was historically known as Baroda. The name was changed to Vadodara in 1974.
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Pune
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Chennai
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Mumbai
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Vishakapatanam
D
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Explanation
The Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) is a major laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) located in Visakhapatnam. It specializes in the design and development of underwater weapons, such as torpedoes and mines, for the Indian Navy. The question contains a slight typo, referring to it as the National instead of Naval laboratory.
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Bangalore and Chennai
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Bangalore and Hyderabad
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Bangalore and New Delhi
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Bangalore and Kolkatta
B
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Explanation
Bangalore (Bengaluru) and Hyderabad international airports were both inaugurated in 2008, marking a significant expansion of international air connectivity in India.
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Patna
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Kolkata
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Varanasi
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Chennai
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW), now known as Banaras Locomotive Works, is located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
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Mumbai
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Chennai
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Thiruvananthapuram
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Srinagar
D
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Explanation
Srinagar is located north of the Tropic of Cancer, meaning the sun's rays can never be vertical (at a 90-degree angle) there.
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Puducherry
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Kolkata
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Gaya
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Bangaluru
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Bangalore was officially renamed Bengaluru in 2006, which was considered a recent change in the context of 2008 exams.
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Patna
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Allahabad
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Pachmarhi
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Ahmedabad
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Comparing the latitudes: Patna is at approximately 25.6 degrees N, Allahabad is at 25.4 degrees N, Pachmarhi is at 22.4 degrees N, and Ahmedabad is at 23.0 degrees N. Patna is the northernmost.
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Dehradun
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Hyderabad
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New Delhi
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Itanagar
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM) is located in Hyderabad, Telangana.