Geography ยท General Awareness
Indian Cities and Places
4,858 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
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Salem
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Theni
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Erode
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Chennai
C
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Explanation
Savana Gardens is a function hall/banquet facility located in Erode, Tamil Nadu. It is not situated in Salem, Theni, or Chennai, which are different cities and districts in Tamil Nadu.
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delhi,mumbai
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mumbai,kanpur
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kanpur ,delhi
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delhi,jaipur
C
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The narrative of 'One Night @ the Call Center' opens with the protagonist Shyam and other characters traveling by train from Kanpur to Delhi, establishing the geographical context and setting the stage for their subsequent employment at the call center.
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Navaratti
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Port Blair
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Ahmedabad
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Silvassa
D
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Silvassa is the capital of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, a union territory in western India. Port Blair is the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Ahmedabad is the largest city in Gujarat, and 'Navaratti' appears to be a misspelling (likely meant Navratri or Navsari).
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Kavaratti
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Silvassa
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Daman
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Port Blair
A
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Kavaratti is the capital of Lakshadweep, a union territory of India consisting of islands. Silvassa is the capital of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman is the capital of Daman and Diu, and Port Blair is the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
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Dispur
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Gangtok
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Aizawl
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Itanagar
B
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Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim, a northeastern state of India. Dispur is the capital of Assam, Aizawl is the capital of Mizoram, and Itanagar is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh.
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Shillong
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Ahmedabad
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Silvassa
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Kohima
D
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Kohima is the capital of Nagaland, a northeastern state of India. Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya, Ahmedabad is the largest city in Gujarat, and Silvassa is the capital of Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
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Nasik
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Agartala
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Manipal
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Raipur
D
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Raipur is the correct capital of Chhattisgarh (note: the question has a typo spelling it as 'Chattisgarh'). Nasik is in Maharashtra, Agartala is the capital of Tripura, and Manipal is a city in Karnataka (not a state capital).
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Nagpur
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Baroda
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Mumbai
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Ahmedabad
D
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Chetan Bhagat's novel "The 3 Mistakes of My Life" is set in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The story follows three friends who open a cricket shop in this city. Ahmedabad is a major city in western India (Gujarat state), making it the correct setting.
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Delhi
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Mumbai
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Kolkata
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Hyderabad
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Nashik
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Kolkata
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Allahabad
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Ahmedabad
B
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Explanation
Kolkata is situated on the east bank of the Hooghly River, which is a distributary of the Ganges. The Hooghly flows through the city and has been crucial to its development as a major port. Nashik is on Godavari, Allahabad (Prayagraj) is at the confluence of Ganges and Yamuna, and Ahmedabad is on the Sabarmati River.
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Meerut
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Lucknow
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Allahabad
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Kanpur
D
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Kanpur is called the Manchester of Uttar Pradesh due to its historic textile industry presence, similar to how Manchester is known for textiles in England. Kanpur had numerous cotton mills and was a major textile manufacturing center in North India.
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Noida
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Bangalore
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Hydrabad
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Chennai
B
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Bangalore (Bengaluru) is known as the Electronic Capital of India due to its concentration of electronics and IT companies. It's home to numerous tech parks, IT companies, and research institutions, earning it this nickname since the 1980s.
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Rayalaseema
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Nizam
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Krishna
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Nellore
B
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Nizam (Hyderabad and Telangana region) is the largest territorial market for Tollywood films, with the highest number of theaters and box office collections. Rayalaseema, Krishna, and Nellore are regions but have fewer screens and smaller market share compared to Nizam.
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Delhi
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Igatpuri
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Chennai
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Mumbai
D
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The Global Vipassana Pagoda, completed in 2008, is located in Gorai, Mumbai (near Essel World). It's the world's largest stone dome structure without supporting pillars. Igatpuri (Nashik) has the Vipassana International Academy where the practice was first taught in India, but the famous Pagoda monument is in Mumbai.
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Chennai
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Goa
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Kolkata
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Mysore
C
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Explanation
Fort William is located in Kolkata on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River. Built in 1781, it currently serves as the headquarters of the Indian Army's Eastern Command. The fort played a significant role in colonial military history and is one of Kolkata's historic landmarks.