Geography ยท 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

The Chennai-Kolkata Industrial Corridor is a proposed economic corridor connecting which two major cities in India?

  1. Chennai and Kolkata

  2. Mumbai and Delhi

  3. Delhi and Kolkata

  4. Mumbai and Chennai
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The Chennai-Kolkata Industrial Corridor is a proposed economic corridor connecting the cities of Chennai and Kolkata, aiming to boost industrial development and economic growth in the region.

Multiple choice

The Delhi Metro is a rapid transit system serving which Indian city?

  1. Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai
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The Delhi Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Delhi and its surrounding areas.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Jaipur

  2. Udaipur

  3. Jodhpur

  4. Jaisalmer
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Jaipur is known as the 'Pink City' due to the predominant use of pink-colored sandstone in its buildings.

Multiple choice

The Mumbai Suburban Railway is one of the largest suburban railway networks in the world, serving which Indian city?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai
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The Mumbai Suburban Railway is one of the largest suburban railway networks in the world, serving the city of Mumbai and its surrounding areas.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Lucknow

  3. Bhopal

  4. Mysore
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Hyderabad is known as the 'City of Nizams' due to its historical association with the Nizam of Hyderabad, who ruled the region for over two centuries.

Multiple choice

Which Indian city hosted the 2017 Badminton World Championships?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. New Delhi

  3. Mumbai

  4. Chennai
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Hyderabad hosted the 2017 Badminton World Championships.

Multiple choice

Which Indian city hosted the 2019 Badminton Asia Championships?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. New Delhi

  3. Mumbai

  4. Chennai
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Hyderabad hosted the 2019 Badminton Asia Championships.

Multiple choice

In which city is IRISET located?

  1. Secunderabad

  2. Chandigarh

  3. New Delhi

  4. Mumbai
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IRISET is located in Secunderabad, Telangana, India.

Multiple choice

In which city was the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) initially established?

  1. Pune

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai
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The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) was initially established in Pune, Maharashtra, in 1960.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a major city located on the Deccan Plateau?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Bangalore

  3. Chennai

  4. Mumbai
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Mumbai is located on the Konkan Coast, not the Deccan Plateau.

Multiple choice

In which city is the National Centre for Mathematics located?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Chennai

  4. Kolkata
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The National Centre for Mathematics is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian city is known as the educational hub of the country and attracts a large number of international students?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Bangalore

  4. Chennai
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Bangalore, also known as Bengaluru, is considered the educational hub of India and is home to many prestigious universities and institutions. It attracts a large number of international students due to its strong academic reputation and vibrant student life.

Multiple choice

Which Indian city is the most populous?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai
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Mumbai is the most populous city in India, with a population of over 20 million people.

Multiple choice

Which city in India is known as the 'Water Capital of India' due to its abundant water resources?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Hyderabad
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Mumbai is known as the 'Water Capital of India' due to its abundant water resources, including the Bhatsa, Tansa, and Vaitarna rivers.

Multiple choice

Which city is the headquarters of Verve India located in?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Bangalore

  4. Kolkata
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The headquarters of Verve India is located in Mumbai.