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 city in India is known for its concentration of IGCSE coaching institutes?

  1. Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Chennai

  4. Kolkata
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Delhi is known for its concentration of IGCSE coaching institutes, with many reputable institutes located in the city.

Multiple choice

Which Indian city hosted the first Asian Games in 1951?

  1. New Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai
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Explanation

The first Asian Games were held in New Delhi, India, from March 4 to 11, 1951.

Multiple choice

In which Indian city was the first edition of the Badminton World Championships held in 1983?

  1. New Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Hyderabad
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The first edition of the Badminton World Championships was held in Hyderabad, India, from May 10 to 15, 1983.

Multiple choice

Which Indian city hosted the first edition of the Asian Athletics Championships in 1973?

  1. New Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai
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Explanation

The first edition of the Asian Athletics Championships was held in New Delhi, India, from November 23 to 25, 1973.

Multiple choice

In which Indian city was the first edition of the Chess Olympiad held in 1986?

  1. Mumbai

  2. New Delhi

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai
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Explanation

The first edition of the Chess Olympiad was held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from November 16 to December 7, 1986.

Multiple choice

Which Indian city hosted the first edition of the World Table Tennis Championships in 1926?

  1. London

  2. New Delhi

  3. Kolkata

  4. Mumbai
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Explanation

The first edition of the World Table Tennis Championships was held in London, United Kingdom, from December 4 to 11, 1926.

Multiple choice

In which Indian city was the first edition of the Asian Games held in 1951?

  1. New Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The first edition of the Asian Games was held in New Delhi, India, from March 4 to 11, 1951.

Multiple choice

Which High Court has the largest number of pending cases?

  1. Allahabad High Court

  2. Bombay High Court

  3. Calcutta High Court

  4. Madras High Court
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Explanation

The Allahabad High Court has the largest number of pending cases among all High Courts in India, with over 1 million cases pending as of 2021.

Multiple choice

Which High Court has the distinction of being the first to introduce video conferencing for hearings?

  1. Madras High Court

  2. Bombay High Court

  3. Delhi High Court

  4. Karnataka High Court
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Explanation

The Madras High Court was the first to introduce video conferencing for hearings in India in 2020.

Multiple choice

Which High Court has the largest number of benches?

  1. Allahabad High Court

  2. Bombay High Court

  3. Calcutta High Court

  4. Madras High Court
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Explanation

The Allahabad High Court has 12 benches, the highest number among all High Courts in India.

Multiple choice

Which High Court has the distinction of being the first to introduce a mobile app for accessing case information?

  1. Bombay High Court

  2. Karnataka High Court

  3. Madras High Court

  4. Delhi High Court
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Karnataka High Court was the first to introduce a mobile app for accessing case information in India in 2016.

Multiple choice

Which High Court has the largest number of female judges?

  1. Allahabad High Court

  2. Bombay High Court

  3. Calcutta High Court

  4. Madras High Court
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Madras High Court has the largest number of female judges among all High Courts in India, with 15 female judges as of 2021.

Multiple choice

Which High Court has the distinction of being the first to introduce a mediation center?

  1. Bombay High Court

  2. Karnataka High Court

  3. Madras High Court

  4. Delhi High Court
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Explanation

The Bombay High Court was the first to introduce a mediation center in India in 1997.

Multiple choice

Which High Court has the largest number of court complexes?

  1. Allahabad High Court

  2. Bombay High Court

  3. Calcutta High Court

  4. Madras High Court
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Explanation

The Allahabad High Court has the largest number of court complexes among all High Courts in India, with over 100 court complexes as of 2021.

Multiple choice

Which Indian city is known for its contemporary and futuristic architecture, including the Lotus Temple?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Mumbai

  3. Delhi

  4. Bangalore
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Delhi, the capital of India, is renowned for its contemporary and futuristic architecture, including the Lotus Temple, a unique flower-shaped structure designed by Iranian-Canadian architect Fariborz Sahba.