Geography · General Awareness

Indian Cities and Places

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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 mysuru division our karnataka history bengaluru division

Where is the Central Food Technology Research located?

  1. Mandya

  2. Hassan

  3. Kodagu

  4. Mysuru City
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Central Food Technology Research located at Mysuru city is a constituent laboratory of Council of Scientific and Industrial research, New Delhi and came into existence during 1950. It's purpose was to pursue in-depth research and development in the areas of food science and technology. It also has ties and partnerships with many International research organisations  for these purposes.

Multiple choice social science trade in agricultural produce (part - a) trade in tamil nadu trade in agricultural produce - i human geography in tamil nadu

Manchester of South India is _______.

  1. Delhi

  2. Coimbatore

  3. Mumbai

  4. Kolkata
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

  • Coimbatore is the 2nd largest city in Tamil Nadu, with more than 30,000 small, medium, large and tiny Industries and Textile Mills. 
  • Due to the industrial activity Coimbatore is known as Manchester of South India. The city is also known for its handloom products.

Multiple choice political science contemporary issues in indian politics communalism, casteism and terrorism social problems and challenges diversity and discrimination

Where was India's first school for girls established?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Pune

  3. Kolkata

  4. New Delhi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Savitri Bai Phule was the first headmistress of the country's first school for girls in Pune. The aim was to free girls from social slavery and ignorance. The school was named Bhide School, after the owner of the property, Tatyarao Bhide. He gave some rooms to Mahatma Phule, husband of Savitri Bai, at his Bhide Wada, to start the first school for girls. They faced immense opposition and even abuse, but continued steadfastly amidst adversity, and continued to run the school.

Multiple choice evs walls tell stories construction of fort and museum architecture as power: forts and sacred places forts and temples in medieval period

The Chhatrapati Shivaji Vastu Sangrahalaya, formerly the Prince of Wales Museum, is located in ___________.

  1. New Delhi

  2. Kolkata

  3. Mumbai

  4. Chennai
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Prince of Wales Museum is a heritage building in Mumbai. This museum comprises of a number of ancient artifacts. The foundation stone of this edifice was laid down by the Prince of Wales on the 11 November 1905 and it was established as a museum on 10 January 1922. 

Multiple choice evs walls tell stories construction of fort and museum architecture as power: forts and sacred places forts and temples in medieval period

The Calico Museum of Textile is in ___________.

  1. Jaipur

  2. Indore

  3. Ahmedabad

  4. Bhopal
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Calico Museum of Textiles in Ahmedabad is the premier textile museum of India. The museum is managed by the Sarabhai Foundation. This museum contains one of the world's finest collections of antique and modern Indian textiles, all handmade and up to 500 years old.

Multiple choice evs walls tell stories construction of fort and museum architecture as power: forts and sacred places forts and temples in medieval period

The National Railway Museum located in Chanakyapuri, _________ is a great favorite with children and rail enthusiasts.

  1. New Delhi

  2. Kolkata

  3. Mumbai

  4. Chennai
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Railway Museum is a well-known landmark located in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, showcasing the history of the Indian Railways.

Multiple choice evs walls tell stories construction of fort and museum architecture as power: forts and sacred places forts and temples in medieval period

The Napier Museum is located in _____________. 

  1. Vishakhapatnam

  2. Hyderabad

  3. Thiruvananthapuram

  4. Banglore
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Napier Museum is a popular museum in Thiruvananthpuram that showcases glimpse of the Kerala's rich cultural heritage. It houses a great number of artifacts like idols, carvings, eeapons and coins and shows us the complete history of the region with respect to the different rulers who ruled it. Built in the 19th century, this museum has Indo-Saracenic architecture with gothic roof and minarets.

Multiple choice physiography of maharashtra rocks and rock types geography

The capital of Maharashtra is _________.

  1. Pune

  2. Mumbai

  3. Nashik

  4. Nagpur
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra. By area, Maharashtra is the third largest state of India. It is the world's second most populous sub-national entity. It gives the most business opportunities and also gives a high standard of living. This feature attracts the migrants from all over India. It is the wealthiest and the most developed state in India.