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

Name of hometown of sita mata

  1. Aayodhya

  2. Janakpur

  3. Fatehpur sikri

  4. Ujjain
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sita Mata was the daughter of King Janaka of Mithila, and her hometown is Janakpur.

Multiple choice

In which state of India Khasi and Garo tribes are found

  1. Shimla

  2. Haryana

  3. Meghalaya

  4. none of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Khasi and Garo tribes are indigenous ethnic groups primarily residing in the state of Meghalaya, India. Shimla is a city in Himachal Pradesh, and Haryana is a different state entirely.

Multiple choice

The name of this state means 'abode of the cloud '

  1. Haryana

  2. Shimla

  3. Meghalaya

  4. Punjab
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The name Meghalaya is derived from Sanskrit, where 'Megha' means cloud and 'alaya' means abode, translating to 'abode of the clouds'. It is known for receiving some of the highest rainfall in the world.

Multiple choice infrastructure in india infrastructure tertiary sector economics

HBJ pipeline will not pass through ____________.

  1. Hazira

  2. Jodhpur

  3. Bijaipur

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

The HBJ (Hazira-Bijaipur-Jagadishpur) pipeline connects Hazira in Gujarat to Jagadishpur in Uttar Pradesh via Bijaipur in Madhya Pradesh. Jodhpur is not on this route.

Multiple choice

Which region is known as Kuru Pradesh

  1. Alwar

  2. Bikaner

  3. Bharatpur

  4. Karauli
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In ancient geography, the region of Alwar is historically associated with the Kuru Pradesh or Matsya region, depending on the specific historical period context.

Multiple choice

Which region is not included in Sursena

  1. Bharatpur

  2. Dholpur

  3. Karauli

  4. NOTA
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Sursena (or Shurasena) kingdom traditionally included regions like Bharatpur, Dholpur, and Karauli. Since all these are included, 'None of the above' is the correct choice.

Multiple choice

Achalgarh Fort is located in

  1. Sirohi

  2. Baran

  3. Kota

  4. Jhalawar
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Achalgarh Fort is a historic fortress located near Mount Abu in the Sirohi district of Rajasthan.

Multiple choice

Which region was known as Shivi

  1. Bikaner

  2. Udaipur

  3. Ajmer

  4. Jalore
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The region around Udaipur, historically known as Medpat or Mewar, was anciently referred to as the Shivi Janapada.

Multiple choice

Buland Darwaza is located in

  1. Delhi

  2. Bijapur

  3. Hyderabad

  4. Fatehpur sikri
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Buland Darwaza is the main entrance to the Jama Masjid at Fatehpur Sikri, which was Akbar's capital.