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 legal studies the state judiciary : the high courts high court judiciary of the state the high courts

Where is the High Court of Uttranchal situated?

  1. Dehradun

  2. Haridwar

  3. Haldwani

  4. Nainital

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Explanation

The Uttarakhand State was carved out from erstwhile State of Uttar Pradesh on 09/11/2000. At the time of the creation of the State, the High Court of Uttarakhand was also established on the same day at Nainital. Since that day the High Court is functioning in an old building situated in Mallital Nainital which was known as old Secretariat.

Multiple choice legal studies the state judiciary : the high courts high court judiciary of the state the high courts

The High Court of West Bengal (Kolkata) has got the additional jurisdiction of  __________.

  1. Arunachal Pradesh

  2. MIzoram

  3. Andaman and Nicobar

  4. Sikkim

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Explanation

The High Court of West Bengal in Kolkata is the oldest High Court in India. It was established on 1st July 1862 under the High Court's Act, 1861. The court has jurisdiction over West Bengal and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Multiple choice industries in tamil nadu human geography in tamil nadu geography

Which of the following districts are a part of the 'textile valley of Tamil Nadu'?

  1. Coimbatore

  2. Thiruppur

  3. Erode

  4. All of these

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Explanation
Erode is a part of textile valley of Tamil Nadu.
Textile valley is an integrated textile shopping mall located in Erode, India. The foundation stone for the construction was laid on 22 January 2011 by the then Union Minister Mr. Dayanidhi Maran. The mall houses both daily market shops and weekly market shops. This is an international standard Exclusive Textile Market Centre, a complete transformation from the present unorganized and unauthorized markets in Erode City limits.
Multiple choice industries in tamil nadu human geography in tamil nadu geography

Which cotton textile centre is not in Tamil Nadu?

  1. Tutikorin

  2. Coimbatore

  3. Salem

  4. Trichur

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Explanation

Trichur cotton textile center isn’t in Tamil Nadu. It is in Kerala in Nattika in Trichur district. Trichur are engaged in the manufacture of hosiery products. Trichur is famous for the powerloom industry and the Textile Mills. 

Multiple choice
  1. of its climate

  2. it has waterfalls

  3. it sits on its own plate

  4. all of the above

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Explanation

India is called a subcontinent because it is a large, distinct landmass that is geographically separated from the rest of the Asian continent by mountain ranges and sits on its own tectonic plate.

Multiple choice geography mineral resources in rajasthan climate and season cycle climate, soil, natural vegetation and animals of rajasthan study of rocks and soil formation position of rajasthan in indian economy

Which is the hottest region of Rajasthan?

  1. Jaipur

  2. Mt. Abu

  3. Palodhi

  4. Kota

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Explanation
Palodhi, Rajasthan
Palodhi in Rajasthan is hottest place in India with maximum recorded temperature of 51 degree Celsius. India recorded its highest ever temperature of 51 degrees Celsius in town of Phalodi of Rajasthan.

Churu city in the Thar Desert region of Rajasthan is one of the hottest place in India followed by Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Kota and Sri Ganganagar.
Multiple choice geography mineral resources in rajasthan climate and season cycle climate, soil, natural vegetation and animals of rajasthan study of rocks and soil formation position of rajasthan in indian economy

The Rajasthan Canal Project covers __________.

  1. Punjab

  2. Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan

  3. Haryana

  4. Rajasthan

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Explanation

Rajsthan Canal Project is also known as Indira Gandhi Canal Project. It was renamed Indira Gandhi Canal on November 2, 1984 after the assassination of Indira Gandhi. It starts from Harike Barraj at Sultanpur, a few Kilometers below the coinfluence of river Satluj and Beas in Punjab state. It is the longest man made canal of not only India but also Asia. It cover three Indian states : Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan.

Multiple choice geography mineral resources in rajasthan climate and season cycle climate, soil, natural vegetation and animals of rajasthan study of rocks and soil formation position of rajasthan in indian economy

Dark- lava soils are seen in which district/s of Rajasthan?

  1. Bhilwara

  2. Udaipur

  3. Chittaurgarh

  4. All of these

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Explanation

Dark lava soils are also called as black soils or black cotton soils. These are present in the Bhilwara district and the major parts of Udaipur district, Chittaurgarh district, Sirohi district and the tract of Aravali Hills forms a part of inter-mountain plateau an consists of dark- lava soils. Major cash crops like cotton and sugarcane are grown in this black soil region. 

Multiple choice geography mineral and energy resources - i iron and steel industries iron and steel industry mineral based industries

Which of the following steel plants was started with the collaboration of Russia?

  1. Bhilai

  2. Durgapur

  3. Rourkela

  4. Bhadravati

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Explanation

After independence, during the second five-year plan, three new integrated steel plants were set up with foreign collaboration. In 1964 another one integrated steel plant was set up with foreign collaboration: 

(1) The Rourkela Steel plant in Orissa in collaboration with Germany in 1959.
(2) Bhilai Steel Plant in Chattisgarh with Russian collaboration in 1959.
(3) Durgapur Steel Plant in West Bengal  in collaboration with the United Kingdom in 1962
(4) Bokaro Steel Plant in Jharkhand with Russian collaboration in 1964

Multiple choice geography mineral and energy resources - i iron and steel industries iron and steel industry mineral based industries

TISCO is located on the banks of which river?

  1. Tungabhadra

  2. Subernarekha

  3. Saraswati

  4. Askini

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Explanation

  • TISCO stands for Tata Iron and Steel Corporation. It is a private sector owned company. It was founded by Jamshedji Tata in the year 1868. It is now owned by TATA sons.
  • This steel plant is located in Jamshedpur a city of Jharkhand state which is located on the banks of river Subarnarekha and Kharkai. 

Multiple choice geography mineral and energy resources - i iron and steel industries iron and steel industry mineral based industries

Which of the following steel plants is not located in the Chota Nagpur region of India?

  1. Bhadravati

  2. Bokaro

  3. Bhilai

  4. Durgapur

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Explanation

Bhadravati is located in Shimoga district of Karnataka. It is known for the steel plant located there. It is owned by public sector organised company called SAIL. Name of the company located in Bhadravati is the Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant factory which was started by Sir M. Visvesvarayya.

Multiple choice geography mineral and energy resources - i iron and steel industries iron and steel industry mineral based industries

Which of the following is incorrect?

  1. Rourkela Steel Plant is in Odisha

  2. Bhilai Steel Plant is in Chhattisgarh

  3. Durgapur Steel Plant is in West Bengal

  4. Bhadravati Steel Plant is in Tamil Nadu

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Explanation

  • Among the given options, steel plants and their places of locations are correctly matched except Bhadravati steel plant.
  • Bhadravati steel plant is located in Karnataka and not in Tamil Nadu.