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 irrigation and power irrigation in india tanks and fisheries source of water

Tank irrigation is predominant in __________.

  1. North Indian plains

  2. Peninsular plateau

  3. Coastal plains

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

  • Tank irrigation includes storage of water by constructing a bund across the stream. Peninsular plateau is leading in tank irrigation out of which Andhra Pradesh stands first.
  • Tank irrigation becomes continuous source of water and helps in preventing wastage of rain water especially in Deccan region where temperature is very high
  • But the demerit of tank irrigation is that water can be lost through evaporation.

Multiple choice social studies from gathering food to growing food - the earliest people tribal societies the earliest people tribes, nomad and settled societies

Which of the following Chaitya is located in Maharashtra?

  1. Kanheri

  2. Takshashila

  3. Nalanda

  4. Nagarjunakonda
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Kanheri Caves comprise a large basaltic rock outcrop into which 109 caves have been cut, dating from the 1st century BCE to the 10th century CE. By the 3rd century, the Kanheri Caves had become an important Buddhist institution for congregational practice, study, and meditation, and were considered a Buddhist educational center. The sculptural embellishments include representations of various Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.

Multiple choice social studies from gathering food to growing food - the earliest people tribal societies the earliest people tribes, nomad and settled societies

Where is the Karla Chaitya located?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Karnataka

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Maharashtra
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Chaitya at Karla is the largest of the cave temples. It is situated at Karle in Pune district of Maharashtra. It is said to have been sculptured between 100-125 A.D. The Chaitya was built like caves on hill sides. Stone workers using chisel and hammer carved living rocks and reproduced structures which carpenters and wood workers had made.They made large prayer halls, stupas and small rooms for monks all in the rock.They also carved beautiful images of people and animals and some times of the Buddha.

Multiple choice pastoral nomand and their movements pastoralists in the modern world history

Raika pastoral community belongs to ___________.

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Maharashtra
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In the deserts of Rajasthan lived the Raikas. One group of Raikas – known as the Maru (desert) Raikas – herded camels and another group reared sheep and goat.

Multiple choice pastoral nomand and their movements pastoralists in the modern world history

Maru Raikas, and their settlement is called a

  1. Dhandi

  2. Bhabar

  3. Desert

  4. Handia

  5. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In the deserts of Rajasthan lived the Raikas. the Raikas combined cultivation with pastoralism. During  the monsoons, the Raikas of  Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Bikaner stayed in their home villages, where pasture was available. The camel herders of the region are Maru (desert) Raikas, and their settlement is called a dhandi.

Multiple choice geography understanding disaster disaster and management tsunami and floods disaster management and precautionary measures

Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding Bihar?

  1. It is surrounded by Nepal in the North

  2. It is surrounded by Bengal in the East

  3. It is surrounded by Uttar Pradesh in the West

  4. It is surrounded by Madhya Pradesh in the South
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bihar is bordered by Nepal to the north, West Bengal to the east, and Uttar Pradesh to the west. To the south, it is bordered by Jharkhand, not Madhya Pradesh.

Multiple choice india: states and union territories overview of india general knowledge

What is the capital of Chhattisgarh?

  1. Bilaspur

  2. Durg

  3. Dantewada

  4. Raipur
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Chhattisgarh is a heavily forested state in central India known for its temples and waterfalls. Near the capital Raipur, the town of Sirpur on the Mahanadi River is home to the red-brick Lakshmana (Laxman) Temple, decorated with carvings from Indian mythology.

Multiple choice social science dokur - a village on the plateau mineral resources - coal - introduction mining mineral fuels

As per the latest Census, which district has the lowest literacy rate in Telangana?

  1. Mahaboob Nagar

  2. Karimnagar

  3. Jogulamba Gadwal

  4. Rangareddy
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C Correct answer
Explanation

According to the 2011 Census, Jogulamba Gadwal (part of the undivided Mahbubnagar district at the time) has historically recorded very low literacy rates compared to other districts in Telangana.

Multiple choice civics the nature of the indian economy part 1 three phases of indian agriculture cash crops of india agricultural nature of indian economy plantation of crops

Where is Sardar Patel Krushi University is located?

  1. Surat

  2. Dantiwada

  3. Bhavnagar

  4. Ahmedabad
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Dantiwada.

Banaskantha District of Gujarat
Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University (SDAU) is a State Agricultural University in India. It is approximately 30 km (19 mi) from Palanpur town in Banaskantha District of Gujarat.