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

Where is 'Dashahar Lake' situated?

  1. Near Mandali (Kullu)

  2. Rewalsar Town (Mandi)

  3. Dankhar (Sirmaur)

  4. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dashahar Lake is located near the Rohtang Pass in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Where did Ras Bihari Bose stay in 1913 A.D.?

  1. Kullu

  2. Kangra

  3. Lahaul-Spiti

  4. Palampur
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Ras Bihari Bose, the Indian revolutionary, spent time in the Lahaul-Spiti region while in hiding from the British authorities.

Multiple choice

The location of Himachal Pradesh is

  1. 320 22' to 340 12' North latitude and 750 47' to 780 04' East longitude

  2. 300 22' to 330 12' North latitude and 750 47' to 790 04' East longitude

  3. 310 22' to 300 12' North longitude and 750 47' to 790 04' East longitude

  4. 29<sup style="font-family:" arial;="">0 20' to 31<sup style="font-family:" arial;="">0 41' North longitude and 70<sup style="font-family:" arial;="">0 47' to 83<sup style="font-family:" arial;="">0 04' East longitude
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The geographical coordinates of Himachal Pradesh are approximately 30 degrees 22 minutes to 33 degrees 12 minutes North latitude and 75 degrees 47 minutes to 79 degrees 04 minutes East longitude.

Multiple choice

In which district of Himachal Pradesh is beet sugar produced?

  1. Kullu

  2. Sirmor

  3. Kinnour

  4. Kangra
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Beet sugar production in Himachal Pradesh is notably associated with the Kinnaur district due to its favorable climate for sugar beet cultivation. Other districts listed are not primary centers for this specific crop.

Multiple choice

The High Court of Himachal Pradesh is in

  1. Una

  2. Hamirpur

  3. Shimla

  4. Mandi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The High Court of Himachal Pradesh is situated in the state capital, Shimla. It has been located there since the state's formation.

Multiple choice

Which was the birth place of Guru Nanak?

  1. Gurdaspur

  2. Amritsar

  3. Lahore

  4. Talwandi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism, was born in 1469 in Talwandi, which is now known as Nankana Sahib in present-day Pakistan.

Multiple choice

Where in Madhya Pradesh is the Kumbha Mela held?

  1. Indore

  2. Ratlam

  3. Gwalior

  4. Ujjain
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Kumbh Mela in Madhya Pradesh is held in the city of Ujjain on the banks of the Shipra River. It is one of the four sites where the Kumbh Mela is rotated.