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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TVMR-CMBT
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TVMR-CENTRAL
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AMBATTUR-KELAMBAKKAM
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NONE
A
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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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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.
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ADYAR - KELAMBAKKAM
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CHETPET-CMBT
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VELACHERY-CMBT
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NONE
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Chennai bus M5 runs from Adyar to Kelambakkam, which is option A. The other options list incorrect route pairs for M5.
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GUINDY-CHEMMENCHERY
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AMBATTUR-ADYAR
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CMBT-ICF
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NONE
A
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Explanation
Chennai bus M119 runs from Guindy to Chemmenchery, which is option A. The other options list incorrect route pairs for M119.
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Matheran
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Mumbai
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Darjeeling
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Mahableshwar
B
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Explanation
The Factories Act, 1948 is a central legislation that extends to the whole of India. Being a parliamentary act, its territorial applicability covers all states and union territories, ensuring uniform safety standards across the country. States can however make amendments with central approval.
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Agra
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Ahmadabad
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Lucknow
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Kolkata
C
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Explanation
Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, is situated on the banks of the Gomati River. Agra is on the Yamuna, Ahmedabad is on the Sabarmati, and Kolkata is on the Hooghly.
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Calcutta
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Mumbai
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Bangalore
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Coimbatore
C
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Explanation
Bangalore is known as the 'Silver Platter City' due to its elevation and geography. The city is situated on the Deccan Plateau at an average elevation of about 900 meters (3,000 feet) above sea level, giving it a plateau-like appearance. The nickname 'Silver Platter' refers to this elevated, flat terrain. The other cities listed - Calcutta, Mumbai, and Coimbatore - are not known by this specific nickname.
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Visnagar
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Tatanagar
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Jamshedpur
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Adipur
C
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Explanation
Jamshedpur is named after Jamsetji Tata, founder of Tata Steel and the visionary who established the city in 1919. It is India's first planned industrial city. While Tatanagar is associated with Tata, Jamshedpur is the actual city named after the founder.
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Bangalore
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Kolkata
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Delhi
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Mumbai
B
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Explanation
Eden Gardens, one of cricket's most iconic venues, is located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It is India's biggest cricket stadium and has hosted many historic matches. Bangalore, Delhi, and Mumbai have their own famous grounds but not Eden Gardens.
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Bilaspur
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Tata Nagar
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Mussourie
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Gangtok
D
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Explanation
Gangtok has been the capital of Sikkim since before the state's merger with India in 1975. Located in the Himalayan mountains, it serves as the administrative, cultural, and economic center of India's second smallest state by population.