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

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Jharkhand

  2. Bangalore

  3. Kolkatta

  4. Chandigarh

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Jharkhand is the odd one out because it is a state, while Bangalore, Kolkata, and Chandigarh are all cities. States are larger administrative divisions, while the others are urban centers within states.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. WCC

  2. MOP Vaishnav

  3. DG Vaishnav

  4. MCC

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Madras Christian College (MCC) is located in Tambaram, Chennai. The college moved from Georgetown to its current Tambaram campus in 1937, known for its sprawling green campus. None of the other colleges listed are based in Tambaram.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Petrician

  2. MCC

  3. WCC

  4. MOP

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Petrician College (officially Padmavathi College for Women) is located in Adyar, Chennai. MCC is in Tambaram, WCC is on College Road, and MOP Vaishnav is in Nungambakkam.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Mungeli

  2. Durg

  3. Ranchi

  4. Raipur

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Raipur is the capital city of Chhattisgarh state. Mungeli and Durg are other cities in Chhattisgarh, while Ranchi is the capital of neighboring Jharkhand state.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Kohima

  2. Shillong

  3. Gangtok

  4. Dispur

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Dispur is the capital of Assam, a state in northeast India. Kohima is the capital of Nagaland, Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya, and Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim. Dispur, located within Guwahati, has been Assam's capital since 1973.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture
  1. Anjaneya hill

  2. Malyavanta hill

  3. Hemakuta hill

  4. Matunga hill

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Sasivekalu Ganesha is located on Hemakuta Hill in Hampi. This monolithic statue of Lord Ganesha is named 'Sasivekalu' (mustard seed) due to its resemblance to a mustard seed in shape. Hemakuta Hill houses several important temples and monuments.

Multiple choice general knowledge history
  1. Dandra & Nangar haveli

  2. Andaman & Nicobar Islands

  3. Daman & Diu

  4. Lakshadweep

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Onge tribe is one of the indigenous Andamanese tribes living in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. They are one of the earliest inhabitants of the region. Option A refers to Dadra & Nagar Haveli (misspelled in the option), and options C and D are other union territories without Onge tribal populations.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Shillong

  2. Kohima

  3. Imphal

  4. Gangtok

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Imphal is the capital city of Manipur, a northeastern state in India. Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya, Kohima is the capital of Nagaland, and Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Agartala

  2. Dehra Dun

  3. Shillong

  4. Kohima

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Kohima is the capital of Nagaland, a state in northeastern India. Agartala is the capital of Tripura, Dehra Dun (Dehradun) is the capital of Uttarakhand, and Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Dehra Dun

  2. Lucknow

  3. Raipur

  4. Chandigarh

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The question asks for the capital of Uttaranchal (now Uttarakhand). Dehra Dun is the correct capital city, though the state is now officially named Uttarakhand since 2007 and the city is commonly spelled Dehradun.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Itanagar

  2. Dehra Dun

  3. Jaipur

  4. Chandigarh

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Chandigarh serves as the capital of Punjab and is also a Union Territory that serves as the shared capital for both Punjab and Haryana. The answer is correctly identified.