Geography
Indian Geography
2,396 Questions
Indian Geography questions test knowledge of states, capitals, hill stations, transport networks, and physical landmarks. This topic covers various regional features and important geographic locations across India. It is frequently tested in competitive examinations like SSC CGL, RRB NTPC, and State PSCs.
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Indian Geography Questions
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Shillong
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Shimla
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Gangtok
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Guwahati
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The Butterfly Museum is indeed located in Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya. It's a well-known attraction featuring various butterfly species from the region.
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Bihar
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Sikkim
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Nepal
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Uttar Pradesh
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, is located in present-day Nepal. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an important pilgrimage destination for Buddhists worldwide.
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Amritsar
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Delhi
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Varanasi
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Ludhiana
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Silchar
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Talwandi
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Lahore
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Rawalpindi
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism, was born in 1469 at Rai Bhoi Ki Talwandi (now known as Nankana Sahib in Pakistan). The village was renamed Nankana Sahib in honor of Guru Nanak, who spent his early life there before beginning his spiritual journeys.
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Kalinjar
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Khajuraho
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Jhansi
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Mahoba
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The Chandela dynasty, famous for building the Khajuraho temples, had their capital at Mahoba in Bundelkhand (modern-day Madhya Pradesh). Mahoba served as their political and administrative center from the 9th to 12th centuries.
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Assam
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West Bengal
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Tripura
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Mizoram
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Meghalaya
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a only
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b only
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c only
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a and b
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b and c
A
Correct answer
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This is the correct answer. National Highway 7 is the longest. It has a length of 2369 km between Varanasi and Kanyakumari.
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a, b, c and d
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a, b and c
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a, b and d
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a, c and d
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b, c and d
C
Correct answer
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This is the correct answer. Himalayan region has high relief, sparse population and lack of economic opportunities. Western Ghats could only be passed through the gaps or passes. Western Rajasthan had sandy plains. These areas among many others in India were difficult for the IR to lay lines in.
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Anandpur Sahib
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Kartarpur
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Talwandi
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Sultanpur Lodhi
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, was associated with Kartarpur (where he settled), Talwandi (his birthplace, now Nankana Sahib), and Sultanpur Lodhi (where he worked). Anandpur Sahib was established later by Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru.
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M.P
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A.P
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Tamil Nadu
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Rajasthan
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Correct Answer: Madhya Pradesh
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Baluchistan
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Sindh
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Uttar Pradesh
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Punjab
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Punjab was the first permanent home of the Aryans when they entered India. The region known as Sapta Sindhu (land of seven rivers) - comprising Punjab and parts of neighboring areas - is described in the Rigveda as the earliest Aryan settlement. The fertile plains of Punjab, with its five rivers (Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej), provided ideal conditions for the agricultural Aryans to settle before they expanded eastward.
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Maharashtra
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Gujarat
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Punjab
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Bihar
B
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Explanation
Mahatma Gandhi was born in Porbandar, which is in the present-day state of Gujarat. He was born on October 2, 1869, in a merchant family. Gujarat remained central to his life's work, including the establishment of ashrams there.
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Madhya Pradesh
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Andhra Pradesh
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Rajasthan
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Maharastra
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Shivpuri National Park is located in Madhya Pradesh, established in 1958 and known for its tiger reserve. The park was named after Lord Shivpuri, a local ruler, and is part of the central Indian highlands ecosystem.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The is the correct definite article because capital city refers to a specific, unique city - Patna. We use the before superlative and unique things. A and an are indefinite articles for non-specific items, and none of these is incorrect.
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Jamshedpur
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Patna
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Ranchi
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Bokaro