Geography

Indian Geography

2,320 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

In which district of Himachal Pradesh is beet sugar produced?

  1. Kullu

  2. Sirmor

  3. Kinnour

  4. Kangra
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Beet sugar production in Himachal Pradesh is notably associated with the Kinnaur district due to its favorable climate for sugar beet cultivation. Other districts listed are not primary centers for this specific crop.

Multiple choice

The High Court of Himachal Pradesh is in

  1. Una

  2. Hamirpur

  3. Shimla

  4. Mandi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The High Court of Himachal Pradesh is situated in the state capital, Shimla. It has been located there since the state's formation.

Multiple choice

In which district is Mani Mahesh lake situated?

  1. Kangra

  2. Una

  3. Chamba

  4. Palampur
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Mani Mahesh Lake is a high-altitude glacial lake situated at the foot of the Kailash peak in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, holding high religious significance.

Multiple choice

What is the latitudnal and longitudnal extent of Delhi?

  1. 23°-52' N. to 30°-28' N. Lat. and 77°-3' E. to 82°-42' E. long

  2. 22°-56' N. to 32°-22' N. lat. and 75°-27' E. to 82°-42' E. long

  3. 28°-24'-17 N. to 28°-53'-00 N. lat. and 76°-50'-24 E. to 77°-20'-37 E. long

  4. <span style="font-family:" arial;="" font-size:="" small;="">25°-24'-17 N. to 25°-53'-00 N. lat. and 72°-50'-24 E. to 74°-20'-37 E. long
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Explanation

The coordinates 28 degrees 24 minutes 17 seconds N to 28 degrees 53 minutes 00 seconds N latitude and 76 degrees 50 minutes 24 seconds E to 77 degrees 20 minutes 37 seconds E longitude accurately define the geographical extent of Delhi.

Multiple choice

Which was the birth place of Guru Nanak?

  1. Gurdaspur

  2. Amritsar

  3. Lahore

  4. Talwandi
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Explanation

Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism, was born in 1469 in Talwandi, which is now known as Nankana Sahib in present-day Pakistan.

Multiple choice

Where in Madhya Pradesh is the Kumbha Mela held?

  1. Indore

  2. Ratlam

  3. Gwalior

  4. Ujjain
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Kumbh Mela in Madhya Pradesh is held in the city of Ujjain on the banks of the Shipra River. It is one of the four sites where the Kumbh Mela is rotated.

Multiple choice

In which district of UP is the Buxa tribe found?

  1. Gorakhpur

  2. Bijnor

  3. Allahabad

  4. Varanasi
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Buxa tribe is predominantly found in the Bijnor and Agra districts of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. They trace their ancestry back to the Rajput lineage and possess a distinct cultural heritage.