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

In which city did the worst violence occur during Direct Action Day?

  1. Calcutta

  2. Delhi

  3. Bombay

  4. Madras
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Explanation

The worst violence during Direct Action Day occurred in Calcutta, where thousands of people were killed in communal riots.

Multiple choice

Which city is the starting point of the Deccan Odyssey?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Pune

  3. Aurangabad

  4. Nagpur
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Explanation

The Deccan Odyssey starts its journey from Mumbai, the capital city of Maharashtra.

Multiple choice

Which city is known for its colonial architecture and is a stop on the Deccan Odyssey?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Goa
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Explanation

Mumbai is known for its colonial architecture and is a stop on the Deccan Odyssey.

Multiple choice

In which city is the headquarters of Allen Career Institute located?

  1. Kota, Rajasthan

  2. Mumbai, Maharashtra

  3. Delhi, NCR

  4. Hyderabad, Telangana
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Explanation

The headquarters of Allen Career Institute is located in Kota, Rajasthan.

Multiple choice

Where is Ramoji Film City located?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Hyderabad

  3. Chennai

  4. Kolkata
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ramoji Film City is located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

Multiple choice

The ancient Indian observatory of Jantar Mantar is located in which city?

  1. Jaipur

  2. New Delhi

  3. Varanasi

  4. Mumbai
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Jantar Mantar, a remarkable astronomical observatory constructed by Maharaja Jai Singh II, is situated in the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Multiple choice

Which city is known as the 'Gateway of Eastern India' due to its strategic location on the banks of the Ganges River?

  1. Kolkata

  2. Mumbai

  3. Chennai

  4. Delhi
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Explanation

Kolkata is known as the 'Gateway of Eastern India' due to its strategic location on the banks of the Ganges River.

Multiple choice

Which Indian city is home to the largest planetarium in the country?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai
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Explanation

The Nehru Planetarium in Mumbai is the largest planetarium in India. It was built in 1977 and has a seating capacity of over 1,000 people.

Multiple choice

Where are the National Youth Corps (NYC) training centers located?

  1. In every district of India

  2. In every state of India

  3. In every region of India

  4. In every village of India
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Explanation

The National Youth Corps (NYC) training centers are located in every district of India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a city in India where coaching institutes for IB exams are located?

  1. Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Chennai

  4. Kolkata
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Explanation

Kolkata is not a city in India where coaching institutes for IB exams are located.

Multiple choice

Which city was the first to witness the launch of the Vande Bharat Express?

  1. New Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Chennai

  4. Kolkata
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Explanation

The Vande Bharat Express was first launched from New Delhi to Varanasi in February 2019.

Multiple choice

Which route is currently served by the Vande Bharat Express?

  1. New Delhi - Varanasi

  2. Mumbai - Ahmedabad

  3. Chennai - Bengaluru

  4. Kolkata - Howrah
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Explanation

The Vande Bharat Express currently operates on the New Delhi - Varanasi route.

Multiple choice

In which Indian city is the NH7 Weekender, a renowned multi-genre music festival, held?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Kolkata

  4. Bengaluru
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Explanation

NH7 Weekender is held in multiple cities across India, including Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Bengaluru.

Multiple choice

Which Indian city is known as the hub of punk music in India?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Kolkata

  4. Bengaluru
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, is considered the hub of punk music in India due to its vibrant punk scene and numerous punk bands.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a major film production hub in India?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Hyderabad

  4. Kolkata
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kolkata is not a major film production hub in India. The other three options are the primary centers of film production in the country.