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 Indian city is known as the 'Pink City'?

  1. Jaipur

  2. Udaipur

  3. Jodhpur

  4. Bikaner
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Jaipur in Rajasthan is known as the 'Pink City' due to the distinctive pink color of its buildings.

Multiple choice

Which Indian city is known as the 'City of Nawabs'?

  1. Lucknow

  2. Hyderabad

  3. Bhopal

  4. Mysore
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Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh is known as the 'City of Nawabs' due to its historical association with the Nawabs of Awadh.

Multiple choice

Which Indian city was the first to have a detailed city map?

  1. Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai
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Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, was the first Indian city to have a detailed city map, created by James Rennell in the 18th century.

Multiple choice

Which Indian city is known as the 'City of Maps'?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Pune

  3. Jaipur

  4. Lucknow
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Hyderabad, the capital of Telangana, is known as the 'City of Maps' due to its rich history of cartography and the presence of several institutions and organizations involved in mapping and geospatial technologies.

Multiple choice

Which Indian city, known for its rich cultural heritage, hosts an annual international puppet festival that showcases the diverse puppetry traditions from around the world?

  1. Jaipur

  2. Delhi

  3. Mumbai

  4. Kolkata
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Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, hosts an annual international puppet festival that attracts puppeteers and enthusiasts from across the globe. This festival provides a platform for showcasing various puppetry traditions and promoting cultural exchange.

Multiple choice

Which city hosts the renowned Jaipur Literature Festival, often referred to as the "greatest literary show on Earth"?

  1. Mumbai

  2. New Delhi

  3. Jaipur

  4. Kolkata
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Jaipur, the vibrant capital of Rajasthan, is home to the Jaipur Literature Festival, which attracts renowned authors, literary enthusiasts, and bookworms from around the world.

Multiple choice

The Times of India Literary Carnival is held annually in which Indian city?

  1. Chennai

  2. Hyderabad

  3. Bengaluru

  4. Pune
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The Times of India Literary Carnival takes place in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and is known for its diverse programming, featuring discussions, workshops, and performances related to literature, art, and culture.

Multiple choice

The Tata Literature Live! festival is held annually in which Indian city?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Kolkata

  3. Bengaluru

  4. Hyderabad
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The Tata Literature Live! festival is held in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and is known for its focus on contemporary literature, featuring discussions, readings, and performances by renowned authors from India and abroad.

Multiple choice

The annual Jaipur BookMark is a trade fair dedicated to the publishing industry, held in which Indian city?

  1. Jaipur

  2. New Delhi

  3. Mumbai

  4. Bengaluru
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The Jaipur BookMark is held annually in Jaipur, Rajasthan, alongside the Jaipur Literature Festival, and is a major event for publishers, authors, agents, and other professionals in the publishing industry.

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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New Delhi hosted the first Asian Games in 1951.

Multiple choice

Which Indian city hosted the first Commonwealth Games in 2010?

  1. New Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai
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New Delhi hosted the first Commonwealth Games in 2010.

Multiple choice

Which Indian city hosted the first Badminton World Championships in 2009?

  1. New Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Hyderabad
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Hyderabad hosted the first Badminton World Championships in 2009.

Multiple choice

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

  1. New Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai
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New Delhi hosted the first Asian Athletics Championships in 1973.

Multiple choice

Which Indian city hosted the first Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships in 1977?

  1. New Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai
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New Delhi hosted the first Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships in 1977.

Multiple choice

Which Indian city hosted the first Asian Weightlifting Championships in 1953?

  1. New Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai
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Kolkata hosted the first Asian Weightlifting Championships in 1953.