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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Ahmedabad.
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Gandhinagar
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Rajkot
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Surat
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Gandhinagar is the capital of Gujarat, established in 1960. Ahmedabad is the largest city but not the capital. Rajkot and Surat are major cities but not state capitals.
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Subramaniapuram
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Postal Training Center (Perungudi)
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Reservelines
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Ulaganeri
D
Correct answer
Explanation
PIN code 625023 refers to Ulaganeri in Madurai district, Tamil Nadu. This is a specific postal code requiring knowledge of Tamil Nadu PIN codes or the ability to look them up.
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Nagpur
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Mumbai
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Pune
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Nashik
B
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Explanation
Mumbai is the capital city of Maharashtra. Nagpur is the second capital and winter session venue, while Pune and Nashik are major cities but not the capital.
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Subramaniapuram
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PalkalaiNagar
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Narayanapuram
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Postal Training Center (Perungudi)
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The postal code 625022 corresponds to the Postal Training Center in Perungudi, Tamil Nadu, not the other residential areas listed.
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Subramaniapuram
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DeNobli Press
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Villapuram
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None
B
Correct answer
Explanation
PIN code 625008 refers to the DeNobli Press area in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The other options are different areas within Madurai.
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Howrah
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Darjeeling
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Kolkata
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Hooghly
C
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Explanation
Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal. Howrah, Darjeeling, and Hooghly are important cities in the state but not the capital.
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Subramaniapuram
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DeNobli Press
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Ulaganeri
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None
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Tiruchy
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Chennai
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Coimbatore
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Madurai
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Chennai (formerly Madras) is the capital city of Tamil Nadu. It is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal and is one of India's major metropolitan cities, serving as the state's administrative, cultural, and economic center.
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Thathaneri
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Villapuram
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Postal Training Center (Perungudi)
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Thiagarajar College of Engineering
D
Correct answer
Explanation
PIN code 625015 corresponds to Thiagarajar College of Engineering (TCE) in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. This is an institutional PIN code assigned specifically to the college campus for postal identification. TCE is a prominent engineering institution founded in 1957.
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Bhopal
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Indore
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Sagar
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Jabalpur
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Bhopal is the capital city of Madhya Pradesh state in India. Located in central India, Bhopal is known for its lakes, historical significance, and was the site of the tragic gas tragedy in 1984. It serves as the state's administrative and political center.
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Yamuna Nagar
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Chandigarh
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Faridabad
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Fatehabad
B
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Explanation
Chandigarh is the capital of Haryana (and also serves as the capital of Punjab). Yamuna Nagar, Faridabad, and Fatehabad are cities in Haryana but not the capital.
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Vidhana Soudha
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UB City
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ITPL
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Sathya Sai Baba hospital
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Vidhana Soudha
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UB City
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Forum Mall
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Sathya Sai Baba hospital
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Nagamalai Pudhukottai
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Villapuram
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Thathaneri
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None
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Garuda Mall
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Bangalore High court
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ITPL
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Sathya Sai Baba hospital