Geography ยท General Awareness
Indian Cities and Places
4,858 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.
City NicknamesState CapitalsResearch Institutes LocationsTransportation HubsHistorical Landmarks
Indian Cities and Places Questions
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Mumbai
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Silvassa
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Raipur
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Bilaspur
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Mumbai
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Daman
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Hyderabad
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Kolkata
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Delhi
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Mumbai
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Ahmedabad
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Shimla
A
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Explanation
Delhi is the capital of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. As the name indicates, this union territory's capital is Delhi itself, which is also the national capital of India.
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Ernakulam
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Kavaratti
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Delhi
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Mumbai
B
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Explanation
Kavaratti is the capital of the union territory of Lakshadweep. Ernakulam, Delhi, and Mumbai are located in different regions of India.
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Chennai
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Puducherry
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Cuttack
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Chandigarh
B
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Explanation
Puducherry is both a union territory and its own capital city. Chennai, Cuttack, and Chandigarh serve different regions.
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Chandigarh
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Mumbai
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Srinagar
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Delhi
A
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Explanation
Chandigarh is a union territory that also serves as the capital of both Punjab and Haryana states. The capital of Chandigarh UT is Chandigarh itself, making option A correct.
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a national park
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a pyramid
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a stone-age temple
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a volcano
A
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Explanation
Sanjay Gandhi National Park is located within Mumbai's city limits, making it one of the few cities in the world to have a protected national park within its boundaries. It's home to leopards, lions, and diverse flora and fauna.
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KERALA
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GOA
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MUMBAI
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NEW DELHI
D
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Explanation
The National Science Centre is located in New Delhi. It was established in 1992 and is one of the largest science centers in the country, operated by the National Council of Science Museums.
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NEW DELHI
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GOA
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KERALA
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MUMBAI
C
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Explanation
The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) is located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It is ISRO's lead center for launch vehicle development and named after Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, the father of the Indian space program.
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HYDERABAD
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KERALA
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BANGLORE
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PUNE
A
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Explanation
The National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) is located in Hyderabad. It is under the Indian Council of Medical Research and is a premier institution for nutrition research in India.
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PUNE
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CHANDIGARH
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KERALA
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GOA
B
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Explanation
The Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER) is located in Chandigarh. It is a premier medical institution and one of the oldest in Northern India.
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GOA
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PUNE
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KERALA
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KARNATAKA
D
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Explanation
The All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH) is located in Mysore, Karnataka. It is an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, focusing on speech and hearing disorders.
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PUNE
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CHANDIGARH
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KERALA
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RAJASTHAN
D
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Explanation
The Central Electronics and Engineering Research Institute (CEERI) is located in Pilani, Rajasthan. It is a premier research laboratory under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), focusing on electronics and engineering research. Pilani is also home to the Birla Institute of Technology and Science.
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PUNJAB
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KARNATAKA
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MAHARASHTRA
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KERALA
C
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Explanation
The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is located in Trombay, Maharashtra, near Mumbai. It is India's premier nuclear research facility, named after Dr. Homi Bhabha, the father of India's nuclear program. BARC conducts research in nuclear science, engineering, and related technologies.
C
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Explanation
The National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) is located in Pune, Maharashtra. It is a constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), established in 1950. NCL conducts research in chemical and allied sciences, and is known for its contributions to polymer science and catalysis.