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 social studies transport, communication and trade means of transport - roadways means of transport human environment - settlement, transport and communication

Which highway connects Delhi-Mumbai?

  1. NH-7

  2. NH-8

  3. NH-6

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

 

  1. National Highway 8 (NH 8) is a 4-lane (6-lane in most parts of Gujarat and between Delhi-Jaipur) National Highway in India.
  2. It connects the national capital Delhi to the financial capital Mumbai, as well as important cities Gurgaon, Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, surat and Khedia. 
  3. Under the new numbering, it has become part of the NH48.

 

Multiple choice

Which one of the following place id unlikely to be affected by a cyclone

  1. Amritsar

  2. chennai

  3. puri

  4. mangaluru
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Cyclones form over warm ocean waters and primarily affect coastal regions. Among the given choices, Chennai, Puri, and Mangaluru are all major coastal cities in India and are frequently vulnerable to tropical cyclones from the Bay of Bengal or Arabian Sea. Amritsar is located deep inland in the northwestern part of India, making it extremely unlikely to be affected by tropical cyclones.

Multiple choice history formation of the muslim league introduction to the formation of the muslim league surat split and formation of the muslim league the growth of communalism

In 1906 the Indian Muslim League was founded at ______.

  1. Karachi

  2. Dhaka

  3. Mumbai

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

The Muslim League was founded in 1906 at Dhaka to safeguard the rights of Indian Muslims. It was a political group that led the movement calling for a separate Muslim nation to be created at the time of the partition of British India in 1947 because it feared that an independent India would be dominated by Hindus.

Multiple choice history formation of the muslim league introduction to the formation of the muslim league surat split and formation of the muslim league the growth of communalism

Where Sir Sayyid Ahmad Khan founded Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College?

  1. Banaras

  2. Bengal

  3. Aligarh

  4. Delhi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sir Sayyid Ahmad Khan was a great educationist and social reformer. He regarded Hindus and Muslims to be one Quam. He founded the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College at Aligarh which had both Hindu and Muslim patrons.

Multiple choice economics indian economy on the eve of independence demographic condition and infrastructure development experience (1947-90) population and human resource development

What was the route of the India's first passenger train?

  1. Bombay to Thane

  2. Bombay to Madras

  3. Bombay to Delhi

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The first passenger train in India ran between Bombay (Bori Bunder) and Thane on 16 April 1853. The 14-carriage train was hauled by three steam locomotives: Sahib, Sindh and Sultan.

Multiple choice social science public health and the government energy and health infectious diseases - transmission and prevention infectious diseases and how to prevent them

Which of the following places does not house the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)?

  1. Bhopal

  2. Hyderabad

  3. Jodhpur

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

While there are AIIMS locations in Bhopal, Jodhpur, and New Delhi, there is no AIIMS in Hyderabad (though other major medical institutes exist there).

Multiple choice social science public health and the government energy and health infectious diseases - transmission and prevention infectious diseases and how to prevent them

National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences is located in __________.

  1. Trivandrum

  2. Bangalore

  3. Hyderabad

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

The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) is a premier medical institution located in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Multiple choice organisation of commerce and management specialised financial institutions institutional sources long term sources of finance sources of business finance - 2

The reserve bank staff college is located at __________.

  1. Pune

  2. Chennai

  3. Mumbai

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

RBI stands for Reserve Bank of India, RBI commenced with its operations from 1st April 1935. The Reserve Bank Staff college was set up by RBI  for training their existing staff with specified banking skills. 

Multiple choice organisation of commerce and management specialised financial institutions institutional sources long term sources of finance sources of business finance - 2

The college of agricultural banking is located at ___________.

  1. Chennai

  2. Pune

  3. New Delhi

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

The College of Agricultural Banking was set up by RBI  in the Pune city of Maharashtra to educate rural people regarding agricultural banking and other related fields.

Multiple choice

The Jai Prakash Yantra, a large equinoctial sundial, is located in:

  1. Jaipur

  2. Delhi

  3. Ujjain

  4. Varanasi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Jai Prakash Yantra is located in Jaipur, India, and is a large equinoctial sundial.

Multiple choice

Which city is famous for its dosa?

  1. Chennai

  2. Hyderabad

  3. Bangalore

  4. Mysore
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Chennai is famous for its dosa, a thin pancake made with fermented rice and lentils.

Multiple choice

Which Indian city is known as the 'Gateway of India'?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Delhi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mumbai is commonly referred to as the 'Gateway of India' due to its historical significance as a major port city.

Multiple choice

Which Indian city is known as the 'City of Joy'?

  1. Kolkata

  2. Mumbai

  3. Chennai

  4. Delhi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, is often referred to as the 'City of Joy' due to its vibrant culture and rich history.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the major expressway connecting Delhi and Mumbai?

  1. Yamuna Expressway

  2. Mumbai-Pune Expressway

  3. Golden Quadrilateral

  4. National Highway 8
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

National Highway 8, also known as the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, is a high-speed expressway connecting the national capital, Delhi, with the financial hub, Mumbai.

Multiple choice

Which Indian city is known as the 'Pink City'?

  1. Jaipur

  2. Mumbai

  3. Chennai

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

Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, is popularly known as the 'Pink City' due to the distinctive pink color of its buildings.