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

In which city is the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) held?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) is held annually in the city of Kolkata, West Bengal.

Multiple choice

Which city in India hosted the first National Games for Persons with Disabilities in 1999?

  1. New Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai
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Explanation

The first National Games for Persons with Disabilities were held in New Delhi in 1999. The games were organized by the Paralympic Committee of India and featured participation from over 1,000 athletes with disabilities from across the country.

Multiple choice

Which Indian city hosted the 2017 Asian Para Athletics Championships?

  1. New Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Bengaluru
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The 2017 Asian Para Athletics Championships were held in Bengaluru, India.

Multiple choice

Which city hosted the first BIMSTEC Leaders' Summit?

  1. Bangkok, Thailand

  2. Kathmandu, Nepal

  3. New Delhi, India

  4. Colombo, Sri Lanka
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The first BIMSTEC Leaders' Summit was held in Bangkok, Thailand, in 2004.

Multiple choice

Which Indian archery club is located in the city of Kolkata?

  1. Calcutta Archery Club

  2. Madras Archery Club

  3. Delhi Archery Club

  4. Bombay Archery Club
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Calcutta Archery Club is located in the city of Kolkata, West Bengal.

Multiple choice

Which Indian archery club is located in the city of Chennai?

  1. Madras Archery Club

  2. Calcutta Archery Club

  3. Delhi Archery Club

  4. Bombay Archery Club
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Madras Archery Club is located in the city of Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Multiple choice

Which Indian archery club is located in the city of Delhi?

  1. Delhi Archery Club

  2. Madras Archery Club

  3. Calcutta Archery Club

  4. Bombay Archery Club
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Delhi Archery Club is located in the city of Delhi.

Multiple choice

Which Indian archery club is located in the city of Mumbai?

  1. Bombay Archery Club

  2. Madras Archery Club

  3. Calcutta Archery Club

  4. Delhi Archery Club
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Explanation

The Bombay Archery Club is located in the city of Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Multiple choice

Which Indian city is home to the oldest mint in the country?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Kolkata

  3. Chennai

  4. Hyderabad
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The oldest mint in India is located in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Multiple choice

Which city is the most populous city in India?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai
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Explanation

Mumbai is the most populous city in India, with a population of over 12 million people.

Multiple choice

Which city is the second most populous city in India?

  1. Delhi

  2. Kolkata

  3. Chennai

  4. Hyderabad
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Explanation

Delhi is the second most populous city in India, with a population of over 11 million people.

Multiple choice

Which city is the third most populous city in India?

  1. Kolkata

  2. Chennai

  3. Hyderabad

  4. Ahmedabad
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Explanation

Kolkata is the third most populous city in India, with a population of over 4.5 million people.

Multiple choice

Which city is the fourth most populous city in India?

  1. Chennai

  2. Hyderabad

  3. Ahmedabad

  4. Surat
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Explanation

Chennai is the fourth most populous city in India, with a population of over 4.3 million people.

Multiple choice

Which city is the fifth most populous city in India?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Ahmedabad

  3. Surat

  4. Pune
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Explanation

Hyderabad is the fifth most populous city in India, with a population of over 3.9 million people.

Multiple choice

What is the origin of Indian Goa Trance Music?

  1. Goa, India

  2. Mumbai, India

  3. New Delhi, India

  4. Bangalore, India
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Explanation

Indian Goa Trance Music originated in the state of Goa, India, in the 1980s.