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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Tambaram Railway Station, Chennai
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai
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New Delhi Railway Station
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Howrah Railway Station, Kolkata
D
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Explanation
Howrah Railway Station, established in 1854, is India's second oldest railway station after the original Bori Bunder station in Mumbai (now Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus area, 1853). Chennai's Tambaram is much newer, while New Delhi station opened in 1926. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus itself (formerly Victoria Terminus) opened in 1887 as a replacement building.
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Pune
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New Delhi
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Mumbai
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Calcutta
C
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Explanation
The Bombay Samachar is Asia's oldest continuously published newspaper, founded in 1822. It is published from Mumbai (formerly Bombay) and remains a significant Gujarati-language publication serving the Gujarati community.
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Chennai and Coimbatore
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Chennai and Madurai
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Madurai and Coimbatore
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Madurai and Trichy
A
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Explanation
The Hindu is one of India's most respected English-language newspapers, with its primary operations in Chennai and a significant edition in Coimbatore. Known for its comprehensive coverage, editorial standards, and nationwide circulation.
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Calcutta and New Delhi
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Mumbai and New Delhi
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Mumbai and Calcutta
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Chennai and New Delhi
B
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The Times of India is India's largest circulating English-language newspaper, with its primary publication centers in Mumbai (where it was founded) and New Delhi. It serves as a major voice in Indian media with editions across the country.
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Jakarta
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calcutta
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Mumbai
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lucknow
A
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Explanation
Merdeka is a Malaysian newspaper published from Jakarta, Indonesia. The word 'merdeka' means 'independence' or 'freedom' in Malay and Indonesian, reflecting the anti-colonial sentiment in Southeast Asia.
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New Delhi
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Karachi
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Mumbai
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Chandigarh
B
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Explanation
Dawn is Pakistan's oldest and most widely circulated English-language newspaper, published from Karachi since independence in 1947. It has been a significant voice in Pakistani journalism, known for its independent editorial stance and comprehensive coverage.
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Besant Nagar-Guindy
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Besant Nagar-Vadapalani
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Thiruvanmiyur-Kelambakkam
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Thiruvanmiyur-Ambattur
B
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Explanation
Chennai bus route 5E connects Besant Nagar to Vadapalani, covering key areas in the city's southern and western regions. This is a standard MTC (Metropolitan Transport Corporation) route operating in Chennai.
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Broadway-Vadapalani
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Ambattur-Velachery
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Central-Thiruvanmiyur
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none
A
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Explanation
Chennai bus route 17M runs between Broadway (central Chennai) and Vadapalani (western Chennai), serving passengers along this north-south corridor. This is an established MTC route.
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Ambattur-Velachery
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Ambatur-Saidapet
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Velachery-Thiruvanmiyur
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none
A
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Bus D70 in Chennai operates on the Ambattur to Velachery route, connecting these two important areas of the city. This is a factual question about Chennai Metropolitan Transport Corporation bus routes.
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TVMR-CMBT
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TVMR-CENTRAL
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AMBATTUR-KELAMBAKKAM
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NONE
A
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Explanation
Bus M70 in Chennai operates on the TVMR (likely Thiruverumbadu or Thiruvanmiyur) to CMBT (Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus) route. CMBT is the main bus terminus for outstation buses from Chennai.
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TVMR - PONDICHERRY
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SAIDAPET-KELAMBAKKAM
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VADAPALANI-CENTRAL
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NONE
B
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Bus 19B in Chennai operates on the Saidapet to Kelambakkam route. Saidapet is a central area in Chennai, while Kelambakkam is on the Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR) IT corridor.
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CMBT-CENTRAL
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CMBT-T.NAGAR
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CMBT-KELAMBAKKAM
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NONE
C
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Explanation
Bus 570 in Chennai operates on the CMBT (Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus) to Kelambakkam route. This is a long-distance route connecting the main bus terminus to the OMR IT corridor.
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CMBT - BROADWAY
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BROADWAY-KELAMBAKKAM
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VELACHERY-CENTRAL
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NONE
B
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Explanation
Bus 21H in Chennai operates on the Broadway to Kelambakkam route. Broadway (Parrys Corner) is a central commercial area in Chennai, and Kelambakkam is on the OMR IT corridor.
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Varnasi
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New Delhi
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Pune
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Mumbai
B
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Explanation
Jamia Millia Islamia is located in New Delhi. It was founded in 1920 at Aligarh but moved to Delhi in 1935. It is a central university known for its programs in social sciences, engineering, and architecture. Varanasi has Banaras Hindu University, Pune has Pune University, and Mumbai has University of Mumbai.
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adyar-icf
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tvmr-cmbt
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ambattur-velachery
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none
A
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Explanation
Chennai bus route 47D connects Adyar to ICF (Integral Coach Factory), which is the correct answer shown in option A. The other options list different route pairs that are not the 47D route.