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. West Bengal

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Orissa

  4. Tamil Nadu

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Chilka Lake is a brackish water lagoon located in the state of Odisha (formerly Orissa).

Multiple choice
  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Punjab

  4. Maharashtra

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Laterite soil is typically found in regions with high rainfall and high temperatures, such as parts of Maharashtra, Kerala, and Karnataka.

Multiple choice
  1. Uttarapatha

  2. Avantiratha

  3. Dakshinapatha

  4. Prachyapatha(Kalinga)

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Toshali was the capital of the Kalinga province, which was referred to as Prachyapatha in the Mauryan administrative structure.

Multiple choice
  1. Amarnath Shrine Board.

  2. Govt of J & K

  3. Kashmir Shrine Board

  4. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The 2008 Amarnath land transfer controversy involved the J&K government's decision to allocate land to the Amarnath Shrine Board for temporary facilities for pilgrims. This decision sparked massive protests in the Kashmir Valley, leading to the eventual revocation of the land transfer.

Multiple choice
  1. Nagaland

  2. Arunachal Pradesh

  3. Mizoram

  4. Sikkim

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Nathula Pass is a mountain pass in the Himalayas that connects the Indian state of Sikkim with Tibet.