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 civics population and settlement education, healthcare and human resource development concepts of individualism and society individual and society

According to 2011 census, Dibang Valley in Arunachal Pradesh and Samba Valley in Jammu and Kashmir have _________.

  1. Least population density

  2. Least adult sex ratio

  3. Least female literacy

  4. Least child sex ratio
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Population density is defined as the number of people present per square kilometer. According to 2011 census, Dibang Valley of Arunachal Pradesh and Samba Valley of Jammu and Kashmir have least population density. According to 2011 census, Dibang valley has 1 person per square kilometer and Samba valley had 353 persons per square kilometer.

Multiple choice social science handicrafts and handlooms markets markets around us our bazaars

In which district Andugula village is situated?

  1. Krishna

  2. Mahabubnagar

  3. Kurnool

  4. Guntur
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
Mahabub Nagar
Andugula Pin Code is 509321 located under Madgul, Mahabub Nagar. Postal code of Andugula is 509321. Andugula is a sub location(Sector/Town or Village) under Madgul, Mahabub Nagar district of Telangana.
Multiple choice civics following the mahatma - part 2 flow of refugees and integration of princely states the indian independence act, 1947 constitution and the first general election

Which of the following region was not part of India on August, 1947?

  1. Assam

  2. Punjab

  3. Goa

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

Goa was incorporated into the Indian Union in December 1961, even though India achieved independence from the British rule on 15 August 1947. The territory of Goa was under the Portuguese rule since the 16th century, and was recaptured by India in 1961. December 19 is celebrated as the 'Liberation Day' in Goa.

Multiple choice geography production in a factory - a paper mill production in a paper mill information technology industry automobile and electronic industries

Hindustan Paper Corporation Ltd is located in which of the below mentioned places?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Gujarat

  3. Assam

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

Hindustan Paper Corporation Ltd Township Panchgram is a census town in Hailakandi district in the Indian state of Assam. It is a finest township of the Barak Valley under Hindustan Paper Corporation Limited. It is called as a second Shillong in Barak Valley Area.

Multiple choice political science subordinate courts the judiciary-subordinate courts and lok adalats the high courts and subordinate courts of india judiciary in state

Tahasildar works on _________ level.

  1. State

  2. Division

  3. District

  4. Tehsil
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Tehsildars are tax officers accompanied by inspectors of Revenue. They are the administrative officers responsible for the collection of the land revenue. They operate specifically at the tehsil level.

Multiple choice general knowledge resources of india and world animal husbandry and fishery green and white revolution agriculture in indian economy

The world's major commercial fishing grounds are located in ____________.

  1. North Sea

  2. Sea of Japan

  3. Indian Ocean

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

The North Sea is one of the most productive fishing grounds in the world due to the mixing of warm and cold currents and the presence of a shallow continental shelf.

Multiple choice history language, writing and great books achievements in science and technology india's achievements in science and technology science and technology

The place where India conducted its first nuclear test was

  1. Kota

  2. Ajmer

  3. Pokhran

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

The first nuclear test was conducted in Pokhran.

It is a remote location in the Thar Desert region and served as the test site for India's first underground nuclear weapon detonation.

Multiple choice development of industrial sector and major industries in karnataka industries of karnataka geography

Which place is called the 'Manchester of Karnataka'?

  1. Kalaburagi

  2. Davanagere

  3. Hubballi

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

Davangere is called as Manchester of Karnataka. It is called so due to its numerous cotton mills, many of which were of national and international repute. Availability of cotton led to the establishment of many cotton mills in the city. 

Multiple choice geography mineral and energy resources - ii mineral resources - coal - introduction mining mineral fuels

Which one of the following places is known for lignite deposits?

  1. Khetri

  2. Neyveli

  3. Bailadila

  4. Bokaro
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
  • Neyveli is located 62 kilometres (39 mi) inland from Bay of Bengal, west of Pondicherry and 197 kilometres (122 mi) south of Chennai. 
  • The town was developed in 1956 after the establishment of Neyveli Lignite Corporation, a public sector enterprise.
  • NLC India Limited is a government-owned lignite mining and power generating company in India.
  • NLC operates the largest open-pit lignite mines in India.