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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Kohima
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Shillong
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Ranchi
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Gangtok
B
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Explanation
Shillong is the correct capital of Meghalaya, known as the 'abode of clouds'. Kohima is the capital of Nagaland, Ranchi is the capital of Jharkhand, and Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim.
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Kohima
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Shillong
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Ranchi
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Gangtok
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Shillong is the correct capital of Meghalaya. This is a duplicate question of 32490 with identical content and options.
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Delhi,Chennai
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Chennai,Chandigarh
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Delhi,Trivandram
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Trivandram,Chandigarh
A
Correct answer
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The correct answer is A (Delhi, Chennai). In '2 States', Krish is a Punjabi boy from Delhi, while Ananya is a Tamil girl from Chennai. This North-South cultural divide is central to the novel's conflict with their conservative families.
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Indian Railways has one of the largest railway networks in the world by track length and employees. While rankings fluctuate based on different metrics (route length, passengers, employees), India is consistently among the top 4 global railway systems. The other options (1st, 2nd, 3rd) are typically held by countries like USA, China, and Russia depending on the metric.
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Sawarde tunnel, Konkan Railway
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Karbude tunnel, Konkan Railway
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One Three Hill, Khandala - Pune line
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Banihal Pass, Pir Panjal in Jammu & Kashmir
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel (Banihal Pass) in Jammu & Kashmir is India's longest railway tunnel at approximately 11.2 km. It is part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail project. Karbude tunnel (Konkan Railway) is approximately 6.5 km and was previously the longest. Sawarde and One Three Hill tunnels are significantly shorter.
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Madhya Pradesh
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Punjab
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Gujarat
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Rajasthan
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Kota is located in Rajasthan, in the southeastern part of the state along the Chambal River. It's famous for its coaching institutes for competitive exams and is a major industrial and educational hub, known for IIT Kota and numerous engineering/medical preparation centers.
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Saharanpur
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Sanchi
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Saranath
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Singur
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The Indian National Emblem is adapted from the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath. Sanchi is famous for its Great Stupa, while Saharanpur and Singur are not related to the national emblem.
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Maharashtra
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Goa
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Delhi
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Rajasthan
D
Correct answer
Explanation
To answer this question, the user needs to have some knowledge about the location of Chittorgarh fort. The correct answer is:
The Answer is: D
Option A: Maharashtra is not the correct answer. Chittorgarh fort is not located in Maharashtra.
Option B: Goa is not the correct answer. Chittorgarh fort is not located in Goa.
Option C: Delhi is not the correct answer. Chittorgarh fort is not located in Delhi.
Option D: Rajasthan is the correct answer. Chittorgarh fort is located in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is one of the largest forts in India and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Uttaranchal
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Punjab
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Jammu & Kashmir
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Himachal Pradesh
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Manikaran is a pilgrimage site located in the Parvati Valley of Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh. It is famous for its hot springs and is sacred to both Hindus and Sikhs. The Hindu temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and there's also a famous Gurudwara. The hot springs are believed to have healing properties.
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Karnataka
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Orissa
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Kerala
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Gujrath
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J & K
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Orissa
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Gujarat
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Kerala
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The Amarnath temple is located in Jammu & Kashmir. It is a holy Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, situated in the Himalayas at an altitude of 3,888 meters. The other states are incorrect locations for this temple.
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Itanagar
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Dispur
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Shillong
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Kohima
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Itanagar has been the capital of Arunachal Pradesh since the state was created in 1987. It was selected as the capital due to its central location and infrastructure potential in the Himalayan state.
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Chandigarh/ Amristar
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Jammu/ Srinagar
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Ladakh/ Leh
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Shimla/ Kalka
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Jammu and Kashmir has two capitals due to its special geographical and climatic conditions. Srinagar serves as the summer capital (March-October), while Jammu functions as the winter capital (November-February) when heavy snowfall makes Srinagar inaccessible.
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Shimla
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Amristar
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Chandigarh
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Ludhiana
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Chandigarh serves as the capital for three separate political entities - the state of Punjab, the state of Haryana, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh itself. This unique arrangement exists because Chandigarh was designed to replace Lahore (which went to Pakistan during partition) as the capital of East Punjab.
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Raipur
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Muzaffarpur
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Jodhpur
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Dhanbad
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Raipur has been the capital of Chhattisgarh since the state was carved out of Madhya Pradesh in 2000. It was selected for its central location and existing infrastructure, becoming the administrative center of this mineral-rich central Indian state.