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

Least populous district of India

  1. Yanam

  2. Aizawal

  3. Tarapur

  4. Hirapur
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Yanam, an enclave of the Puducherry union territory, is historically noted for its small population size compared to other districts.

Multiple choice

Bakhar is generally used in-

  1. U. P.

  2. Bundelkhand

  3. Vindhya Pradesh

  4. In all the States/parts of India (in All India)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Bakhar is a traditional blade harrow widely used in the Bundelkhand region of India for seedbed preparation.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

  1. Chandigarh is the capital of Haryana and a part of the state.

  2. Chandigarh is the capital of Punjab and a part of the state.

  3. Chandigarh is a Union Territory.

  4. Chandigarh is a no-man's land.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Chandigarh is a city and a union territory in the northern part of India that serves as the capital of the states of Punjab and Haryana.

Multiple choice

The westernmost point of India at 680 7- E lies in

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Rann of Kutch

  4. the northwestern part of Himachal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The westernmost point of India is located in the Rann of Kutch region in the state of Gujarat, at approximately 68 degrees 7 minutes East longitude.

Multiple choice

Which of the following areas got Sixth Schedule status in 2005?

  1. A district in Chandigarh

  2. Bodo areas in Assam

  3. Darjeeling Gorkha Hills

  4. Lemu clan in Arunachal Pradesh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council was granted special status, though the Sixth Schedule specifically refers to tribal areas in the Northeast; however, in the context of this specific exam question, it is the intended answer.

Multiple choice

Attari is Nearest to:

  1. Golconda

  2. Prayag

  3. Amritsar

  4. Ambala
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Attari is a village in the Amritsar district of Punjab, India. It is famous for the Wagah-Attari border crossing between India and Pakistan.

Multiple choice

Konark Sun Temple is in the State of

  1. Orissa

  2. West Bengal

  3. Bihar

  4. Delhi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century temple located in the state of Odisha (formerly Orissa), India.

Multiple choice

Kamarupa is the old name of?

  1. Punjab

  2. Assam

  3. Bihar

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Kamarupa was an ancient kingdom located in the Brahmaputra valley, which corresponds to the modern-day state of Assam.

Multiple choice

Which of the following districts have a boundary with Punjab?

  1. Solan, Una and Hamirpur

  2. Bilaspur, Palampur, Una and Mandi

  3. Solan, Kangra, Bilaspur and Una

  4. Bilaspur, Una and Hamirpur
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The districts of Himachal Pradesh that share a border with Punjab are Solan, Kangra, Bilaspur, and Una.