Geography

Indian Geography

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

Which one of the following places is known for lignite?

  1. Palana

  2. Khetri

  3. Hazratabasti

  4. Korba
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Palana is a village in the district of Bikaner and is famous for mining of lignite in that area. Rajasthan is a prosperous state not only in minerals but recently oil has also been found. One can get copper, marble, gypsum and even gold in many areas of Rajasthan.

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

Which of the following is NOT a coal field?

  1. Raniganj

  2. Jharia

  3. Mosabani

  4. Korba
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C Correct answer
Explanation
  • Musabani also spelled as Mosabani or Mushabani, it is a census town in Purbi Singhbhum district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. It is famous for its copper mines.
  • Raniganj Coalfield is primarily located in the Asansol and Durgapur subdivisions of the Paschim Bardhaman district of West Bengal.
  • Jharia Coalfield is a large coal field located in the east of India in Jharia, Jharkhand.
  • Korba Coalfield is located in Korba district in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh in the basin of the Hasdeo River, a tributary of the Mahanadi.
Multiple choice political science local self-government-urban local self - government - urban local self government - urban local self government- urban

Tehsildar basically works in a  __________ and is a part of the district administration.

  1. Tehsil

  2. Region

  3. State

  4. None of these
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Explanation

District is divided into various small regions called Tehsil for smooth and easier administration and for implementation of the law and order. Just like DC heads a district a Tehsildar heads the tehsil. He is administrative head of the tehsil.

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

Where was the first nuclear test performed in India _____________.

  1. Kalpakkam

  2. Tarapur

  3. Pokharan

  4. None of these
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Explanation

India successfully performed her first nuclear test at Pokharan in Rajasthan on 18th May 1974 in consonance with the policy of using nuclear energy for peaceful purposes and for self-sufficiency.

Multiple choice geography position of rajasthan in indian economy physical features of rajasthan rajasthan - a general introduction physical features of india and rajasthan

Rajasthan is located towards which side of India?

  1. Eastern

  2. Western

  3. Southern

  4. North Eastern
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Rajasthan is largest state of India according to area. It is present on the western side of the India. It comprises wide and inhospitable Thar Desert. Rajasthan shares a border with the Pakistani provinces of Punjab to the northwest and Sindh to the west, along the Satluj-Indus river valley. It shares boundaries with five other Indian states- Punjab to the north, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to the northeast, Madhya Pradesh to the southeast  and Gujarat to the southwest.

Multiple choice geography position of rajasthan in indian economy physical features of rajasthan rajasthan - a general introduction physical features of india and rajasthan

Which among the following is the capital city of Rajasthan?

  1. Jaisalmer

  2. Ajmer

  3. Jaipur

  4. Jodhpur
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C Correct answer
Explanation
  • Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan. 
  • Jaipur was built in 18th century by Raja Sawai Jai Singh and was the first planned city of India.
  • It is referred to as “The pink city” because of its pink colored buildings. 
Multiple choice geography position of rajasthan in indian economy physical features of rajasthan rajasthan - a general introduction physical features of india and rajasthan

Berach River of Rajasthan, originates in which of the following districts?

  1. Jodhpur

  2. Udaipur

  3. Bhilwara

  4. Alwar
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Beerach River is located in Indian state of Rajasthan. It is the tributary of Banas River. The Berach originates in the hills of Udaipur District. The river has a length of 157 km, and drains a basin of 7,502 km². It flows northeast through Udaipur, Chittorgarh and Bhilwara districts, joining the Banas near Bigod village of Bhilwara district.             

Multiple choice geography position of rajasthan in indian economy physical features of rajasthan rajasthan - a general introduction physical features of india and rajasthan

Jantar Mantar of Rajasthan is located in which district?

  1. Jodhpur

  2. Jaipur

  3. Bikaner

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Jantar Mantar is located in Jaipur district of Rajasthan. It was built by Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II, and completed in 1734 CE.  It features the world's largest stone sundial, and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Jantar Mantar literally means 'calculating instrument'.

Multiple choice geography position of rajasthan in indian economy physical features of rajasthan rajasthan - a general introduction physical features of india and rajasthan

Baneshwar fair is associated with which of the following tribes?

  1. Sansi

  2. Kanjar

  3. Bhils

  4. Minas
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Explanation

Baneshwar Fair is a popular tribal fair. It is held in Dungarpur district in Rajasthan state of India. This fair is held in the month of February at Baneshwar. Baneshwar is a small delta formed by the river Soma away from Dungarpur. This fair is associated with Bhil tribes. Bhils from neighboring states like Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh attend this festival to offer prayers to Lord Shiva. This fair is held from Magh Shukla Ekadashi to Magh Shukla Purnima.