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

Which Indian city is home to the main center for Indian Studies of Solar X-rays?

  1. Ahmedabad

  2. Bangalore

  3. Hyderabad

  4. Mumbai
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Explanation

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, is home to the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), which serves as the main center for Indian Studies of Solar X-rays.

Multiple choice

In which city is the Victoria Memorial located?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Kolkata

  3. Delhi

  4. Chennai
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Explanation

The Victoria Memorial is located in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Multiple choice

Which city hosts the Fashion Forward India Showcase?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Bengaluru

  4. Hyderabad
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Explanation

The Fashion Forward India Showcase is held in Mumbai.

Multiple choice

Where is the IDSFFK held?

  1. Thiruvananthapuram

  2. Kochi

  3. Kozhikode

  4. Kannur
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Explanation

The IDSFFK is held in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala.

Multiple choice

Which city hosts the renowned Jaipur Literature Festival, one of the largest literary gatherings in the world?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Jaipur

  4. Kolkata
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Explanation

The Jaipur Literature Festival is held annually in Jaipur, Rajasthan, and attracts renowned authors, thinkers, and literary enthusiasts from across the globe.

Multiple choice

The Tata Literature Live! festival is held in which city?

  1. Chennai

  2. Hyderabad

  3. Mumbai

  4. Bangalore
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Explanation

The Tata Literature Live! festival takes place in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and features a diverse lineup of authors, poets, and intellectuals.

Multiple choice

The Times LitFest is held annually in which city?

  1. New Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Chennai

  4. Kolkata
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Explanation

The Times LitFest takes place in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and features a range of literary events, author talks, and panel discussions.

Multiple choice

The Hyderabad Literary Festival is held annually in which city?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Visakhapatnam

  3. Vijayawada

  4. Guntur
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Explanation

The Hyderabad Literary Festival takes place in Hyderabad, Telangana, and brings together authors, poets, and literary enthusiasts from across the country.

Multiple choice

In which city did the Jaipur School of Art originate?

  1. Jaipur

  2. Delhi

  3. Mumbai

  4. Kolkata
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Explanation

The Jaipur School of Art originated in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian city is known as the 'Cartographic Capital of India'?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Bangalore

  3. Chennai

  4. Mumbai
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Explanation

Hyderabad is known as the 'Cartographic Capital of India' due to the presence of several cartographic institutions and organizations in the city.

Multiple choice

Where was Srinivasa Ramanujan born?

  1. Chennai

  2. Kancheepuram

  3. Madurai

  4. Trichy
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Explanation

Srinivasa Ramanujan was born in Erode, Tamil Nadu, India, on December 22, 1887.

Multiple choice

Where is Grazia India headquartered?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Bangalore

  4. Chennai
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Explanation

Grazia India is headquartered in Mumbai.

Multiple choice

Which Indian city hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games?

  1. Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai
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Explanation

The 2010 Commonwealth Games were held in Delhi, India, from October 3 to 14, 2010.

Multiple choice

The International Spice Conference and Exhibition is held in which city in India, bringing together experts, traders, and enthusiasts from the global spice industry?

  1. Mumbai

  2. New Delhi

  3. Kochi

  4. Jaipur
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Explanation

Kochi, known as the 'Queen of the Arabian Sea,' hosts the International Spice Conference and Exhibition, providing a platform for discussions on spice trade, research, and the preservation of traditional spice cultivation practices.

Multiple choice

In which city is ND Studios Film City located?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Chennai

  4. Kolkata
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Explanation

ND Studios Film City is located in Karjat, Maharashtra, which is a suburb of Mumbai.