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 position of rajasthan in indian economy physical features of rajasthan rajasthan - a general introduction physical features of india and rajasthan

Baneshwar fair which is a tribal fair is held in which district of Rajasthan?

  1. Ajmer

  2. Dungarpur

  3. Alwar

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

Baneshwar fair is a popular tribal fair held in Dungarpur district in Rajasthan. The fair is held in the month of February at Baneshwar, a small delta formed by the river Soma and, 68.4 km from Dungarpur.

Multiple choice geography position of rajasthan in indian economy physical features of rajasthan rajasthan - a general introduction physical features of india and rajasthan

According to 2011 census, which of the following cities of Rajasthan has highest literacy rate?

  1. Sikar

  2. Barmer

  3. Banswara

  4. Kota
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Literacy rate: The total percentage of the population of an area at a particular time aged seven years or above who can read and write with understanding. Literacy rate of Rajasthan according to 2011 census is 66.11%. City of Rajasthan with highest literacy rate is seen in Kota with 77.48.

Multiple choice geography position of rajasthan in indian economy physical features of rajasthan rajasthan - a general introduction physical features of india and rajasthan

Which district of Rajasthan has the lowest population?

  1. Udaipur

  2. Alwar

  3. Jaisalmer

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

Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan has the lowest population.  In 2011, Jaisalmer had a population of 669,919 of which male and female were 361,708 and 308,211 respectively. 

Multiple choice geography position of rajasthan in indian economy physical features of rajasthan rajasthan - a general introduction physical features of india and rajasthan

Which of the following districts of Rajasthan borders with state of Pakistan?

  1. Bikaner

  2. Jaipur

  3. Alwar

  4. Bhilwara
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Bikaner is situated in North Western Rajasthan. It borders with Pakistan which is a West neighbouring country of India. It borders with Sindh province of Pakisthan.

Multiple choice geography position of rajasthan in indian economy physical features of rajasthan rajasthan - a general introduction physical features of india and rajasthan

Which among the following is/are the tribes of Rajasthan?

  1. Sansi

  2. Kanjar

  3. Meena

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Rajasthan is a home to numerous tribes of India. Tribal population constitutes about 13.5% of total population of Rajasthan. Bhils and Meenas constitute major tribal population. Sansi, Kanjar, Meenas etc., are the other tribal communities located in Rajasthan.

Multiple choice geography position of rajasthan in indian economy physical features of rajasthan rajasthan - a general introduction physical features of india and rajasthan

Which among the following runs through the state of Rajasthan?

  1. Thar Desert

  2. Aravalli range

  3. Both A and B

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

  • Thar Desert and Aravali ranges both pass through Indian state of Rajasthan. Thar is one of the largest deserts located in India and more than 60% of the desert lies in the state of Rajasthan and extends into Gujarat, Punjab, and Haryana.
  • The Aravalli Range is a range of mountains in western India running approximately 692 km in a north-eastern direction across the Indian states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Haryana, ending in Delhi.

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'Central Public Health Engineering Research Institute' is situated at

  1. Jaipur

  2. Nagpur

  3. Bihar

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'The National Environmental Engineering Research Institute' (NEERI), Nagpur was established in 1958 as 'Central Public Health Engineering', when environmental concerns were limited to human health. Shrimati Indira Gandhi, gave new name to the Institute as 'National Environmental Engineering Research Institute' in the year 1974.

Multiple choice geography population density and distribution population and migration population : size, density, growth and structure population : distribution, density and growth

Where would you find Oraon, Munda, Santhal, Gonds and Asurs tribal groups?

  1. Chhattishgarh

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Jharkhand
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Tribal peoples constitute 8.6 percent of India’s total population, about 104 million people according to the 2011 census. Oraon, Munda, Santhal, Gonds and Asurs tribal groups are mainly found in Jharkhand.

Multiple choice geography population density and distribution population and migration population : size, density, growth and structure population : distribution, density and growth

Where are the Lepchas mainly found?

  1. Meghalaya

  2. Mizoram

  3. Sikkim

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

The Lepcha people are believed to be the aboriginal inhabitants of Sikkim. The Lepcha language is spoken in Sikkim, Darjeeling district in West Bengal in India, in Ilām district in Nepal, and in a few villages of Samtsi district in south-western Bhutan.

Multiple choice geography population density and distribution population and migration population : size, density, growth and structure population : distribution, density and growth

Where do Birhors live?

  1. Chhattishgarh

  2. Assam

  3. Nagaland

  4. Tamil Nadu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Birhor people are a tribal forest people, traditionally nomadic, living primarily in the Indian state of Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. They speak the Birhor language, which belongs to the Munda group of languages.

Multiple choice botany plant breeding method of plant breeding for crop improvement plant breeding for food production biotechnology

Sugarcane breeding research institute (SBRI) is situated at

  1. Lucknow

  2. Coimbatore

  3. New Delhi

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

'Sugarcane Breeding Institute' is the sugarcane research and development institute located in Coimbatore, India. On the 1st day of April 1932, a sub-station of the 'Sugarcane Breeding Institute', Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) was established at Karnal (Haryana) with funds provided by the then 'Imperial Council of Agricultural Research' (now the Indian Council of Agricultural Research abbreviated as ICAR). 

Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.