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 shopping mall in India is known for its unique water features?

  1. Select Citywalk, New Delhi

  2. High Street Phoenix, Mumbai

  3. VR Mall, Chennai

  4. Palladium Mall, Mumbai
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

High Street Phoenix in Mumbai is known for its unique water features, including a cascading waterfall and a water curtain that creates a mesmerizing visual display.

Multiple choice

Which Indian city is home to the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Chennai

  4. Kodaikanal
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Kodaikanal Solar Observatory is located in the city of Kodaikanal in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian city is considered the birthplace of drum and bass music?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mumbai, India, is widely regarded as the birthplace of drum and bass music.

Multiple choice

In which city was The Baroda School of Art founded?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Kolkata

  4. Baroda
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Baroda School of Art was founded in the city of Baroda, Gujarat, India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian city, renowned for its rich literary history, has become a popular destination for literary tourism, attracting visitors interested in exploring the lives and works of renowned authors?

  1. Kolkata

  2. Mumbai

  3. Delhi

  4. Chennai
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, has a rich literary history and is associated with renowned authors like Rabindranath Tagore, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, and Satyajit Ray. It attracts literary tourists eager to explore the city's literary landmarks and cultural heritage.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a major center for textile production in India?

  1. Surat

  2. Kanchipuram

  3. Varanasi

  4. Mumbai
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Surat, Kanchipuram, and Varanasi are all major centers for textile production in India, while Mumbai is primarily a financial and commercial center.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a major center for silk production in India?

  1. Mysore

  2. Kanchipuram

  3. Varanasi

  4. Srinagar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Mysore, Kanchipuram, and Varanasi are all major centers for silk production in India, while Srinagar is primarily known for its wool production.

Multiple choice

Which city is the capital of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Visakhapatnam

  3. Vijayawada

  4. Tirupati
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

Amaravati is the capital of Andhra Pradesh. It is located on the banks of the Krishna River.

Multiple choice

Which city is the capital of Assam?

  1. Guwahati

  2. Jorhat

  3. Silchar

  4. Dibrugarh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

Dispur is the capital of Assam. It is located in the Kamrup Metropolitan district.

Multiple choice

Which city is the capital of Bihar?

  1. Patna

  2. Gaya

  3. Muzaffarpur

  4. Bhagalpur
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Patna is the capital of Bihar. It is located on the banks of the Ganges River.

Multiple choice

Which city is the capital of Goa?

  1. Panaji

  2. Margao

  3. Vasco da Gama

  4. Mapusa
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Panaji is the capital of Goa. It is located on the banks of the Mandovi River.

Multiple choice

Which city is the capital of Gujarat?

  1. Ahmedabad

  2. Surat

  3. Vadodara

  4. Rajkot
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Correct answer
Explanation

Gandhinagar is the capital of Gujarat. It is located in the Gandhinagar district.

Multiple choice

Which city is the capital of Haryana?

  1. Chandigarh

  2. Faridabad

  3. Gurgaon

  4. Rohtak
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Chandigarh is the capital of Haryana. It is also the capital of Punjab.

Multiple choice

Which city is the capital of Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Srinagar

  2. Jammu

  3. Leh

  4. Kargil
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Srinagar is the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu is the winter capital.

Multiple choice

Which city is the capital of Karnataka?

  1. Bengaluru

  2. Mysuru

  3. Hubballi-Dharwad

  4. Mangaluru
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Bengaluru is the capital of Karnataka. It is also known as Bangalore.