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
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Lucknow
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Kanpur
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Faizabad
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Agra
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research is located in Lucknow, but the National Sugar Institute is located in Kanpur.
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Uttar Pradesh
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Madhya Pradesh
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Punjab
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Haryana
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Delhi
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The Indian National Defence University (INDU) is located in Binola, Gurugram, in the state of Haryana.
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Himachal Pradesh
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Rajasthan
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West Bangal
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Jammu and Kashmir
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The Jawahar Tunnel is located in the Banihal pass of the Pir Panjal mountain range in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Himachal Pradesh
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Punjab
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Jharkhand
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Uttar Pradesh
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Jharkhand is one of the leading states in India for coal production, containing a significant portion of the country's coal reserves.
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Nainital
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Dehradun
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Haridwar
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Udham Singh Nagar
C
Correct answer
Explanation
According to the 2011 Census of India, Haridwar is the most populous district in the state of Uttarakhand.
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Haridwar
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Bhim-Tal
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Kotdwar
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Nainital
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has a major manufacturing plant located in Ranipur, Haridwar.
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Uttar Kashi
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Tehri Garhwal
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Dehradun
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Bageshwar
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Bageshwar is the smallest district in Uttarakhand in terms of total geographical area.
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Pauri
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Almora
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Bageshwar
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Tehri
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The Bhuvneshwari fair is a traditional fair organized in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand.
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Pithoragarh
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Champawat
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Haridwar
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Chamoli
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The Motichoor Wildlife Sanctuary is located near Haridwar and is now part of the Rajaji National Park complex.
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Dehradun
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Gairsain
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Haridwar
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Haldwani
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The Kaushik Committee, formed to study the statehood issue, recommended Gairsain as the most suitable location for the capital of the proposed state of Uttarakhand.
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Dehradun
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Pithoragh
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Pant Nagar
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Nainital
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The Naini-Saini Airport is located in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. It serves the Kumaon region.
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Grand Trunk Road
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Agra - Mumbai Road
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Mathura Road
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Greater Noida Express Highway
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None of these
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Greater Noida Express Highway is not a national highway beacuse that is very short as compared to other highways.
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Grand Trunk Road
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Agra - Mumbai Road
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Mathura Road
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Delhi - Mumbai Road
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None of these
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Mathura road is names as National Highway Number 2.
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Mumbai and Kolkata
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Mumbai and Ahmedabad
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Ahmedabad and Lucknow
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Lucknow and Ahmedabad
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Mumbai and Ahmedabad are the two main centres of the cotton textile industry.
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Jaipur
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Ajmer
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Ganganagar
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Bikaner
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
In Rajasthan, the major mica producing area is around Ajmer.