Geography · 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

Multiple choice

Islamabad is near :

  1. Peshawar

  2. Hyderabad

  3. Karachi

  4. Rawalpindi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, is located in the Pothohar Plateau, very close to the city of Rawalpindi.

Multiple choice

Islamabad is near :

  1. Peshawar

  2. Hyderabad

  3. Karachi

  4. Rawalpindi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Islamabad is located in the Pothohar Plateau in the northeastern part of Pakistan, very close to the city of Rawalpindi, which is often referred to as its twin city.

Multiple choice

The capital of Lakshadweep is

  1. Nagar Haveli

  2. Port Blair

  3. Chandigarh

  4. Kavaratti
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kavaratti is the capital of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.

Multiple choice

Where is the Indian Mint factory located?

  1. Chandigarh

  2. Kanpur

  3. Delhi

  4. Kolkata
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The India Government Mint has four units, one of which is located in Kolkata (Alipore). The other locations are Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Noida.

Multiple choice

Satish dhavan space centre is located in

  1. Sreehari Kotta

  2. Delhi

  3. Hyderabad

  4. Ahamadabad
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Satish Dhawan Space Centre is the primary launch site for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It is located in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which city was the capital of the Pallavas?

  1. Kosala

  2. Kanchi

  3. Magada

  4. Indraprastha
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Kanchi, also known as Kanchipuram, served as the capital city of the Pallava dynasty. Kosala and Magadha were ancient kingdoms in northern India, while Indraprastha was associated with the Pandavas.