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

Multiple choice
  1. Radcliffe Line

  2. Durand Line

  3. McMohan Line

  4. 49 Parallel Line

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Radcliffe Line was the boundary demarcation line between the Indian and Pakistani portions of the Punjab and Bengal provinces of British India.

Multiple choice
  1. Kannauj

  2. Pataliputra

  3. Prurshapura

  4. Varanasi

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A Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice
  1. Pokran

  2. Kalapakkam

  3. Tharapur

  4. Sangal

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B Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice
  1. the Chota Nagpur Plateau

  2. the Himalayan piedmont zone

  3. the Western Ghats

  4. coastal Orissa

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B Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice
  1. Mandi

  2. Nahon

  3. Una

  4. Chamba

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Explanation

The Damdama Mahal (often associated with the royal palace) is located in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice
  1. Lahaul Spiti

  2. Kinnaur

  3. Kannur

  4. Kangra-Chamba

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D Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice
  1. Una

  2. Bilaspur

  3. Chamba

  4. Shimla

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B Correct answer
Explanation

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.