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
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Darjeeling
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Shimla
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Dehradun
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Ambala
B
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Explanation
Shimla has served as the capital of Himachal Pradesh since the state's creation in 1971. Originally a summer capital of British India, it continues as the administrative center of this Himalayan state, known for its colonial architecture and mountain tourism.
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Kolkatta
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Malda
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Kohima
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Japlaiguri
C
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Kohima is the capital city of Nagaland, one of the northeastern states of India. Kolkatta (Kolkata) is the capital of West Bengal, Malda is a district in West Bengal, and Japlaiguri (Jalpaiguri) is a city in West Bengal.
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Gurgaon
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Jalandhar
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Thimpu
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Agartala
D
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Agartala is the capital of Tripura, a northeastern state of India. Gurgaon (Gurugram) is in Haryana, Jalandhar is in Punjab, and Thimpu is the capital of Bhutan (not an Indian state).
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True is correct. CH is the standard vehicle registration code for Chandigarh. As a union territory serving as the capital of both Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh uses CH as its official vehicle registration code, which appears on number plates of vehicles registered in the territory.
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Itanagar
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Bhismaknagar
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Kohima
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Bomdila
A
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Itanagar is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh, established in 1978 when the state was carved out of Assam. Bhismaknagar and Bomdila are important historical towns in the state, while Kohima is the capital of neighboring Nagaland.
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Tezpur
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Guwahati
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Dispur
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Barpeta
C
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Dispur is the capital of Assam, located within the city of Guwahati. While Guwahati is the largest city and major commercial hub of Assam, Dispur serves as the administrative capital. Tezpur and Barpeta are other important cities in Assam but not the capital.
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Kullu
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Shimla
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Dalhousie
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Manali
B
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Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. It served as the summer capital of British India and remains the administrative center of the state today. Kullu, Dalhousie, and Manali are popular hill stations but not state capitals.
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Guwahati
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Imphal
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Bishnupur
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Nainital
B
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Imphal is the capital of Manipur. It is the largest city in Manipur and serves as its administrative center. Guwahati is a major city in Assam, Bishnupur is a town in Manipur and West Bengal, and Nainital is a hill station in Uttarakhand.
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Shillong
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Kohima
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Jakrem
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Guwahati
A
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Explanation
Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya. It was also the capital of undivided Assam before Meghalaya became a separate state in 1972. Kohima is the capital of Nagaland, Jakrem is a town in Meghalaya, and Guwahati is a major city in Assam.
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Imphal
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Dimapur
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Kohima
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Aizwal
C
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Explanation
Kohima is the capital of Nagaland. It has been the capital since Nagaland became a state in 1963. Imphal is the capital of Manipur, Dimapur is the largest city in Nagaland but not its capital, and Aizwal is the capital of Mizoram.
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Agartala
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Uchoi
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Dehradun
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Porvorim
A
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Explanation
Agartala is the capital and largest city of Tripura, a state in Northeast India. Uchoi is not a major city, while Dehradun is the capital of Uttarakhand and Porvorim is in Goa.
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Allahabad
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Varanasi
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Lucknow
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Kanpur
C
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Lucknow has been the capital of Uttar Pradesh since 1947. Allahabad (now Prayagraj) and Varanasi are major cities but not capitals, while Kanpur is an industrial hub.
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A district in Chandigarh
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Bodo areas in Assam
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Darjeeling Gorkha Hills
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Lemu clan in Arunachal Pradesh
C
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Explanation
The Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council received Sixth Schedule status under the Constitution, granting it autonomous territorial council status. This provides special administrative provisions for the Gorkha community in the Darjeeling region of West Bengal.
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Khorkov
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Khajuraho
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Jerusalem
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Ajantha caves
B
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Explanation
Khajuraho, located in Chhatarpur district of Bundelkhand region in Madhya Pradesh, is famous for its group of Hindu and Jain temples including the Mahadev Temple. The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for their architectural style and erotic sculptures. These temples were built between 950 and 1050 AD by the Chandela dynasty.
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Raj Bhavan
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Rhastrapathi Bhavan
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vidhan sabha
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Lok Sabha
A
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Raj Bhavan is the official residence and office of the Governor in Indian states. Rashtrapati Bhavan is the President's residence, while Vidhan Sabha and Lok Sabha are legislative assemblies.