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
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Bombay
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Calcutta
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Madras
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Delhi
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Jakarta
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New Delhi
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Manila
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Bejing
C
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Explanation
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has its headquarters in Manila, Philippines. It was established in 1966 to foster economic growth and cooperation in Asia-Pacific.
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Calcutta
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Indore
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Jabalpur
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Delhi
B
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Explanation
Lata Mangeshkar was born in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India on September 28, 1929. Her father Dinanath Mangeshkar was a classical singer and theater actor. Calcutta, Jabalpur, and Delhi are Indian cities but not her birthplace.
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Chennai
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Bangalore
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Hyderabad
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Mumbai
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Chennai
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Madurai
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Salem
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Thoothukudi
D
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Explanation
Thoothukudi (formerly Tuticorin) is the leading salt production center in Tamil Nadu, located on the Gulf of Mannar with ideal conditions for salt pans. Other cities listed are major Tamil Nadu cities but not known for salt production.
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Egmore
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Nungambakkam
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Mount road
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Velechery
B
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Explanation
Shoppers Stop is a well-known retail chain and its Chennai outlet is located in Nungambakkam, a prime commercial area. Mount Road (Anna Salai), Egmore, and Velachery (note the spelling in option D) are other distinct localities in Chennai, none of which house this particular store.
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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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Explanation
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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Explanation
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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Explanation
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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Explanation
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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Explanation
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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Explanation
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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Explanation
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