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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Bhopal
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Gwalior
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Karnal
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Patiala
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The Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education (now Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education) is located in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
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Radcliffe Line
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Durand Line
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McMohan Line
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49 Parallel Line
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The Radcliffe Line was the boundary demarcation line between the Indian and Pakistani portions of the Punjab and Bengal provinces of British India.
B
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National Highway 2 (NH2), historically known as the Grand Trunk Road, connects Delhi to Kolkata, passing through cities like Mathura and Varanasi.
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Kannauj
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Pataliputra
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Prurshapura
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Varanasi
A
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Harshavardhana was a powerful ruler of Northern India in the 7th century. He shifted his capital from Thanesar to the more central and strategic city of Kannauj.
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Panipat
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Rohtak
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Khurja
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Mathura
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The National Capital Region (NCR) includes districts from Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan surrounding Delhi. Mathura is not part of the NCR, whereas the other listed towns are.
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Pokran
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Kalapakkam
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Tharapur
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Sangal
B
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The Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) is located in Kalpakkam, near Chennai. It is one of India's premier nuclear research facilities, established in 1971.
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the Chota Nagpur Plateau
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the Himalayan piedmont zone
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the Western Ghats
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coastal Orissa
B
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The Bhabar belt is a narrow strip of porous, pebbly, and gravel-filled ground located at the foothills of the Himalayas. It is where rivers emerging from the mountains deposit their heavy load.
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Bangalore
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Jammu
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New Delhi
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Shillong
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The National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR) is a premier organization under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, headquartered in New Delhi.
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Jodhpur
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New Delhi
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Jaipur
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Bikaner
C
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Capital of Himachal Pradesh is Shimla so as the capital of Rajasthan is Jaipur.
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The Damdama Mahal (often associated with the royal palace) is located in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.
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Lahaul Spiti
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Kinnaur
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Kannur
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Kangra-Chamba
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Bhim Ghasutri Jot is a mountain pass located on the border of the Kangra and Chamba districts in Himachal Pradesh. It is a well-known trekking route in the Dhauladhar range.
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Una
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Bilaspur
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Chamba
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Shimla
B
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Govind Sagar is a man-made reservoir formed by the Bhakra Dam on the Sutlej River. It is located primarily in the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh.
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Manali
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Chamba
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Shimla
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Kinnaur
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The Manimahesh Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is located near Manimahesh Lake in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh.
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Manali
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Kullu
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Solan
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Shimla
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Kinnaur
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Una
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Kangra
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Chamba