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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Shimla
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Una
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Lahaul-Spiti
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Palampur
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Lahaul-Spiti is the largest district in Himachal Pradesh by geographical area. It covers a significant portion of the state's high-altitude terrain.
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Niyajpur
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Trigarta
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Pathan Kot
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Shahpur
C
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The state of Nurpur was originally known as Dhameri, and its initial capital was Pathankot before it was shifted to Nurpur.
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Guwahati
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Dibrugarh
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Imphal
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Shillong
C
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Imphal is the capital city of the Indian state of Manipur.
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Bengal
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Meghalaya
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Himachal Pradesh
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Karnataka
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Rajasthan
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This is the correct answer. In arid and semi-arid regions, agricultural fields were converted into rain-fed storage structures that allowed the water to stand and moisten the soil like the ‘khadins’ in Jaisalmer and ‘Johads’ in other parts of Rajasthan.
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Bengal
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Karnataka
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Rajasthan
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Himachal Pradesh
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Meghalaya
C
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This is the correct answer. In the semi-arid and arid regions of Rajasthan, particularly in Bikaner, Phalodi and Barmer, almost all the houses traditionally had underground tanks or tankas for storing drinking water.
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Bengal
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Himachal Pradesh
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Rajasthan
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Karnataka
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Meghalaya
E
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This is the correct answer as in Meghalaya, a 200-year-old system of tapping stream and spring water by using bamboo pipes, is prevalent.
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Madhya Pradesh
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Himachal Pradesh
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Uttaranchal
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Jharkhand
C
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Nainital is a popular hill station located in the state of Uttarakhand, which was formerly known as Uttaranchal at the time this question was likely written.
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Karnataka
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Uttar Pradesh
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Pondicherry
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Rajasthan
C
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Auroville is an experimental township located in the Viluppuram district of Tamil Nadu, near the union territory of Pondicherry (Puducherry).
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Tamil Nadu
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Uttaranchal
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Gujarat
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Andhra Pradesh
A
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The Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) thermal power station is located in the Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu.
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Karnataka
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Uttar Pradesh
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Pondicherry
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Rajasthan
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Buland Darwaza is a massive gateway located in Fatehpur Sikri, which is in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It was built by the Mughal emperor Akbar.
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Karnataka
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Uttar Pradesh
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Pondicherry
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Rajasthan
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Amber Fort, also known as Amer Fort, is a famous historic site located in Amer, near Jaipur, in the state of Rajasthan.
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Karnataka
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Uttar Pradesh
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Pondicherry
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Rajasthan
A
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Gol Gumbaz is the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah, located in the town of Vijayapura (formerly Bijapur) in the state of Karnataka.
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Tamil Nadu
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Uttaranchal
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Gujarat
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Andhra Pradesh
C
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The Dhuvaran Thermal Power Station is a major power project located in the Anand district of Gujarat.
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Damodar Valley
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Satpura Valley
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Godavari Valley
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Brahmani Valley
A
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The Damodar Valley is home to the largest coal reserves in India, specifically in the Jharia and Raniganj coalfields. Other regions like Godavari and Brahmani have coal, but they are not as extensive as the Damodar basin.
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Delhi
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Agra
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Fatehpur Sikri
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None of these
C
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The Buland Darwaza, or the Gate of Magnificence, was built by Akbar in 1601 to commemorate his victory over Gujarat. It is located at the entrance of the Jama Masjid in Fatehpur Sikri.