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.

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Indian Cities and Places Questions

Multiple choice general knowledge

what is india capital

  1. delhi

  2. hyderabad

  3. lucknow

  4. kerala
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A Correct answer
Explanation

New Delhi is the capital of India, located in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. Hyderabad and Lucknow are major cities but not the national capital, while Kerala is a state, not a city.

Multiple choice general knowledge

where is the charminaar located?

  1. lucknow

  2. mumbai

  3. hyderabad

  4. delhi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Charminar is a historic monument located in Hyderabad, Telangana (formerly part of Andhra Pradesh). It was built in 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah to commemorate the end of a plague. Lucknow, Mumbai, and Delhi are all major Indian cities but not home to the Charminar.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture

Tamil University is located at

  1. Chennai-Valluvar kottam

  2. Madras University campus

  3. Thanjavur

  4. Madurai
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil University was established in 1981 and is located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, a city renowned for its cultural heritage and as the capital of the Chola dynasty. The university focuses specifically on Tamil language, literature, and research. Valluvar Kottam is in Chennai, while Madurai and Chennai have other universities.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Bus route number M5 runs between these two places

  1. Adyar and Chemmencherry

  2. Thiruvanmiyur and Kelambakkam

  3. Adyar and Kelambakkam

  4. T.Nagar and Kelambakkam
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Chennai Metro bus route M5 runs between Adyar and Kelambakkam, covering areas along the East Coast Road (ECR) and OMR (Old Mahabalipuram Road) corridor. This is a key connecting route for these areas.