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 general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

Which of the following Union Territories was divided into two parts?

  1. Andaman and Nicobar

  2. Daman and Diu

  3. Lakshadweep and Minicoy

  4. Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Daman and Diu were historically grouped together as a single Union Territory, but they are geographically separated. The question likely refers to the administrative merger or the distinct nature of the two regions.

Multiple choice commercial applications treasure under the ground conservation of mineral resources distribution and conservation of mineral resources indian mineral and power resources

Which region is called the 'storehouse of minerals'?

  1. Karbi-Anglong Plateau

  2. The Chhotanagpur Plateau

  3. The Malwa Plateau

  4. The Deccan Plateau
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Chhota Nagpur Palteau has formed in the Pre-Cambrian times and thus made of igneous rocks making it a storehouse of minerals. It is rich in minerals like coal, iron-ore, bauxite, mica, limestone, copper etc

Multiple choice commercial applications treasure under the ground conservation of mineral resources distribution and conservation of mineral resources indian mineral and power resources

Where has the Geological Survey of India found the most of India's Chromite?

  1. Singhbhum

  2. Hubli

  3. Cuttack

  4. Manipur
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Sukinda Valley in the Jajpur district of Odisha, which is near Cuttack, contains the vast majority of India's chromite reserves.

Multiple choice commercial applications treasure under the ground conservation of mineral resources distribution and conservation of mineral resources indian mineral and power resources

Which plateau is known as the mineral heart land of India?

  1. Bhander Plateau

  2. Chota Nagpur Plateau

  3. Deccan Plateau

  4. Tibetan Plateau
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Chota Nagpur plateau is called as mineral heart land of India because the region is abundantly blessed with wide variety of minerals. Chota Nagpur plateau is located on the western side of India. It covers states of Jharkhand, West Bengal, Bihar and Chattisgarh.   

Multiple choice commercial applications treasure under the ground conservation of mineral resources distribution and conservation of mineral resources indian mineral and power resources

Which plateau is rich in minerals in India?

  1. Malwa Plateau

  2. Chhotanagpur Plateau

  3. Deccan Plateau

  4. Mysuru Plateau
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Chota Nagpur plateau is a store house of minerals like mica, bauxite, copper, limestone, iron ore and coal. The Damodar valley is rich in coal and it is considered as the prime centre of coking coal in the country.

Multiple choice commercial applications treasure under the ground conservation of mineral resources distribution and conservation of mineral resources indian mineral and power resources

In India, active diamond mine is located at ________.

  1. Panna (MP)

  2. Golkonda (AP)

  3. Khetri (Rajasthan)

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In India the active diamond mine is located at Panna, in Madhya Pradesh, which is run by the state-owned National Mineral Development Corporation.

Multiple choice commercial studies marketing - concepts and functions meaning and importance of marketing meaning and definition of market concept of market and marketer

The following is the list of iron and steel plants located in various parts of  India
1) Vishakhapatnam
2) Bhadravati
3) Jamshedpur
4)Salem
5) Rourkela
6) Bokaro
7) Vijaynagar
8)Durgapur
Which one of the following represents iron and steel industries located outside the chotanagpur region?

  1. 1, 4, 7, 8

  2. 2, 3, 6, 7

  3. 1, 2, 4, 7

  4. 2, 5, 7, 8
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Vishakapatnam, Bhadravati , Salem and Vijayanagar are located outside the chotnagpur region,
Chotanagpur platean region has the maximum concentration of iron and steel Industries. It is because of low cost iron ore , high grade raw material in proxomity , cheap labour  and vast growth potential in the home market.

Multiple choice

Which of the following locations has the most fertile farmland?

  1. the Hindu Kush

  2. the Deccan Plateau

  3. the Himalaya Mountains

  4. the plains along the Ganges
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Indo-Gangetic Plain, formed by the deposits of the Ganges and its tributaries, is one of the most fertile and agriculturally productive regions in the world.

Multiple choice

Which of the following locations has the most fertile farmland?

  1. the Hindu Kush

  2. the Deccan Plateau

  3. the Himalaya Mountains

  4. the plains along the Ganges
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The plains along the Ganges are among the most fertile regions in the world due to rich alluvial deposits brought by the river over thousands of years. This soil is ideal for agriculture, supporting dense populations.