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

Multiple choice
  1. Delhi Ashram

  2. Sai Ashram

  3. Krishna Ashram

  4. Sabarmati Ashram

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Dandi March, or Salt Satyagraha, began on 12 March 1930 from Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Multiple choice geography abiotic resources: land, soil and water water resources in india abiotic resources the ground under our feet

The famous Dal Lake is located in _________.

  1. Jammu

  2. Amritsar

  3. Srinagar

  4. Lucknow

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Dal is a lake in Srinagar (Dal Lake is a misnomer as Dal in Kashmiri means lake), the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The urban lake, is integral to tourism and recreation in Kashmir and is named the “Jewel in the crown of Kashmir” or “Srinagar’s Jewel”.The lake is also an important source for commercial operations in fishing and water plant harvesting.

Multiple choice geography manufacturing industries in india - ii : mineral-based electronic, heavy and petrochemical industries in india indian industries industries in india

A petroleum refinery is located at ______.

  1. Barauni

  2. Kanpur

  3. Digboi

  4. All of the above

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited:  Kanpur, kochi, Mumbai, Numaligargh,

Reliance Industries Limited:  Jamnagar

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation:  Manglore and tatipaka

Indian Oil Corporation Limited:  Barauni, Haldia, Mathura, Bongaigoan, Gawhati, Digboi, Gujarat, Panipat, Paradip.

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited:  Mumbai, Vishakapatnam, Barmer, Guru gobid  singh.

 

 

 

Multiple choice geography manufacturing industries in india - ii : mineral-based electronic, heavy and petrochemical industries in india indian industries industries in india

Where is Oil and Natural Gas Commission located?

  1. Haldia

  2. Dehradun

  3. Ankleshwar

  4. Cambay

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

  • ONGC which stands for Oil and Natural Gas Corporation is a state-owned company which deals with exploration and production of petroleum products.
  • Its headquarters are located in Dehradun. This was incorporated in the year 1959. 

Multiple choice social studies country and state neighbours of india india and her neighbours india and other countries

Which part of India-China boundary is called the McMahon Line?

  1. Northern

  2. Eastern

  3. Southern

  4. none of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

  • MacMahon line is a border between the countries of India and China as a part of a treaty signed in 1914.
  • The line is named after Sir Henry McMahon, foreign secretary of the British-government in India.
  • This line is present towards the east of the country.

Multiple choice history marathas rule of shivaji shahajiraje and veermata jijabai the foundation of the swaraj successors of shivaji successors of shivaji and peshwas marathas after shivaji

Which was the biggest Pargana in Maharashtra?

  1. Pune

  2. Chakan

  3. Shirwal

  4. Satara

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Many villages together made a Pargana, But the numer of villages was not the same in all Pargana. The Pune Pargana was a big Pargana, It consisted of 290 villages. There was 64 villages in the Chakan Pargana. The Shirwal Pargana was small, it had only 40 villages.

Multiple choice geography ideas of development study of population in tamil nadu population and migration human geography in tamil nadu

Which type of physical region supports a huge population?

  1. Plateau

  2. Desert

  3. Plains and coastal plains

  4. Hilly region

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Generally, plains with suitable climate support a huge population. Coastal plains with mild temperatures and good opportunities for economic activities also support huge populations.

Multiple choice the cold desert - ladakh life in the deserts inter relationship of man and environment geography the hot desert - sahara

Which among the following is the capital of Ladakh?

  1. Drass

  2. Leh

  3. Kargil

  4. None of these

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Leh is the capital and largest town of Ladakh, a union territory in India-administered Kashmir.

Leh is at an altitude of 3,524 meters (11,562 ft) and is connected via National Highway 1 to Srinagar in the southwest and to Manali in the south via the Leh-Manali Highway.

Multiple choice bengaluru division our karnataka history mysuru division

Which district is the fastest growing industrial hub of Karnataka?

  1. Chikkaballapura District

  2. Ramanagara District

  3. Tumakuru District

  4. Bengaluru District

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ramanagara was carved out of the erstwhile Bangalore Rural district. Thus, Ramanagara is a hotspot for keen investors. It is well connected by road, rail, port, and airport and is only 50 km from Bengaluru city. It is also earmarked to be a textile hub with Asia's largest cocoon market housed here. Highly potent with notified land banks of many acres and a diverse investment portfolio in urban infrastructure, textiles and apparels, food processing, media, tourism development and export promotions are the highlight attraction here.

Multiple choice bengaluru division our karnataka history mysuru division

The famous seven ringed gigantic fort is located in which district of Karnataka?

  1. Davanagere District

  2. Chitradurga District

  3. Tumakuru District

  4. Kolar District

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Chitradurga fort also known as Yelu Suthina Kote is fortified by seven circular walls, three of which are on the ground and four on the rocky hills. Chitradurga fort has around19 majestic doors, 38 smaller doors, 35 special entry points and four secret entrances. Inside the fort, there are ponds and temples.