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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45,000 km2
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55,000 km2
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40,000 km2
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70,000 km2
B
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Explanation
When Uttaranchal (now Uttarakhand) was carved out of Uttar Pradesh in 2000, approximately 55,000 square kilometers of area were transferred to the new state.
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Mirzapur
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In slopes of hilly areas
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Baghelkhand
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Along the bank of rivers
B
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Explanation
Rakar soil is typically found in the hilly and undulating regions of the Bundelkhand area in Uttar Pradesh, characterized by slopes and erosion.
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Banda
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Renukoot
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Hamirpur
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Lalitpur
B
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Explanation
The Hindustan Aluminium Corporation (HINDALCO) established its major aluminium plant in Renukoot, in the Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh, due to proximity to bauxite and power sources.
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From the river Sharda-Ramganga
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From the river Gomati-Ghaghra
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From the river Gomati-Sharda
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From the river Sharda-Ghaghra
A
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Explanation
Traces of gold are found in the alluvial deposits of certain rivers in Uttar Pradesh, specifically in the Sharda and Ramganga river basins.
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Ghaziabad
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Rampur
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Lucknow
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Sant Ravi Das Nagar
D
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Explanation
Sant Ravi Das Nagar (Bhadohi) was carved out of Varanasi and is historically recognized as one of the smallest districts in Uttar Pradesh by area. Other options like Ghaziabad and Lucknow are significantly larger.
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Pantnagar
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Kanpur
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Faizabad
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Gorakhpur
D
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Explanation
Pantnagar (now in Uttarakhand), Kanpur, and Faizabad (Ayodhya) have well-known agricultural universities. Gorakhpur does not have a state agricultural university.
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Meeting point
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Sangam
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Har ki Podi
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Kashi
B
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Explanation
The confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad) is famously known as the Sangam.
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West Bengal
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Madhya Pradesh
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Orissa
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Punjab
C
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Explanation
Hirakud Dam is located in Odisha (C, formerly Orissa) across the Mahanadi River. It is not in West Bengal (A), Madhya Pradesh (B), or Punjab (D). Hirakud is one of the longest dams in the world and a major irrigation and hydroelectric project in eastern India.
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Mizoram
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Manipur
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Assam
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Meghalaya
D
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Explanation
Cherrapunji is a town in the East Khasi Hills district in the Indian state of Meghalaya. It is famous for receiving some of the highest rainfall in the world.
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J & K
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Madhya Pradesh
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West Bengal
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Uttar Pradesh
B
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Explanation
The Sanchi Stupa is a famous Buddhist monument located in the Raisen District of Madhya Pradesh, India. It was commissioned by Emperor Ashoka.
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East Midnapur Dist
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Purulia Dist
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West Midnapore Dist
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Kurshidabad Dist
A
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Explanation
Nandigram is a census town located in the Purba Medinipur (East Midnapore) district of West Bengal, India.
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Coimbatore
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Trivendrum
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Trichunapalli
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Cuttack
D
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Explanation
Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI) is situated at Cuttack (India) and International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Manila (Phillipines).
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Assam
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Manipur
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Orissa
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None of these
B
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Explanation
Loktak Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India and is famous for its phumdis (floating islands), located in the state of Manipur.
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Nagaland
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Tripura
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Bodoland
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Himachal Pradesh
C
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Explanation
The Bodoland Territorial Council was the first instance of a non-hilly tribal area being brought under the provisions of the Sixth Schedule.