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

Diamond mines are located in

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Bihar

  3. Madhya Pradesh

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

The Panna diamond mines are located in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India.

Multiple choice

Chauri Chaura violence took place in

  1. Himachal Pradesh

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Uttar Pradesh

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

The Chauri Chaura incident occurred on 4 February 1922 in the Gorakhpur district of the United Provinces (modern-day Uttar Pradesh).

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the longest railway platform in India?

  1. Kharagpur

  2. Howrah

  3. Mugalsarai

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

While Gorakhpur currently holds the record for the longest railway platform in India, Kharagpur was historically recognized for this title for a long time. Given the options provided, Kharagpur is the intended answer.

Multiple choice

Hajipur is the zonal headquarters for

  1. Northern railway

  2. South eastern railway

  3. East central railway

  4. North central railway
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Hajipur serves as the headquarters for the East Central Railway zone of the Indian Railways.

Multiple choice

In which state is the Sasan Power Project located?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Madhya Pradesh

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

The Sasan Ultra Mega Power Project is a coal-based thermal power plant located in the Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh, India.

Multiple choice

Sarnath is in_______.

  1. Allahabad

  2. Varanasi

  3. Kanpur

  4. Saharanpur

  5. None
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Sarnath is a famous site located near Varanasi in the state of Uttar Pradesh, known for being the place where Buddha gave his first sermon.

Multiple choice

Nandyal is in

  1. Karnataka

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Madhya Pradesh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Nandyal is a city located in the Kurnool district of the state of Andhra Pradesh.