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 social studies from gathering food to growing food - the earliest people tribal societies the earliest people tribes, nomad and settled societies

Where is the Karla Chaitya located?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Karnataka

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Maharashtra
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The Chaitya at Karla is the largest of the cave temples. It is situated at Karle in Pune district of Maharashtra. It is said to have been sculptured between 100-125 A.D. The Chaitya was built like caves on hill sides. Stone workers using chisel and hammer carved living rocks and reproduced structures which carpenters and wood workers had made.They made large prayer halls, stupas and small rooms for monks all in the rock.They also carved beautiful images of people and animals and some times of the Buddha.

Multiple choice political science defence system of india introduction to defence and armed forces organisation of the defence forces defence forces of india central armed police forces second line of defence

At which of the following places is the Heavy Vehicles Factory located?

  1. Kanpur

  2. Khadki

  3. Avadi

  4. 24 Paraganas
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The Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF) is located at Avadi in Chennai in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. HVF was set up in 1965 by the Ordnance Factories Board, Government of India to manufacture heavy battlefield equipment, including Vijayanta and T-72 tanks. Currently, HVF manufactures India's main battle tank Arjun and the T-90s. The Engine Factory of HVF functions separately from HVF.

Multiple choice pastoral nomand and their movements pastoralists in the modern world history

Raika pastoral community belongs to ___________.

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Maharashtra
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In the deserts of Rajasthan lived the Raikas. One group of Raikas – known as the Maru (desert) Raikas – herded camels and another group reared sheep and goat.

Multiple choice pastoral nomand and their movements pastoralists in the modern world history

Where were the Banjaras found?

  1. Punjab, Rajasthan

  2. Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. All of these
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Banjaras are a well-known group of graziers. They were to be found in the villages of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. In search of good pastureland for their cattle, they moved over long distances, selling plow cattle and other goods to villagers in exchange for grain and fodder.

Multiple choice pastoral nomand and their movements pastoralists in the modern world history

Maru Raikas, and their settlement is called a

  1. Dhandi

  2. Bhabar

  3. Desert

  4. Handia

  5. None of these
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In the deserts of Rajasthan lived the Raikas. the Raikas combined cultivation with pastoralism. During  the monsoons, the Raikas of  Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Bikaner stayed in their home villages, where pasture was available. The camel herders of the region are Maru (desert) Raikas, and their settlement is called a dhandi.

Multiple choice geography understanding disaster disaster and management tsunami and floods disaster management and precautionary measures

Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding Bihar?

  1. It is surrounded by Nepal in the North

  2. It is surrounded by Bengal in the East

  3. It is surrounded by Uttar Pradesh in the West

  4. It is surrounded by Madhya Pradesh in the South
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Bihar is bordered by Nepal to the north, West Bengal to the east, and Uttar Pradesh to the west. To the south, it is bordered by Jharkhand, not Madhya Pradesh.

Multiple choice india: states and union territories overview of india general knowledge

What is the capital of Chhattisgarh?

  1. Bilaspur

  2. Durg

  3. Dantewada

  4. Raipur
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Chhattisgarh is a heavily forested state in central India known for its temples and waterfalls. Near the capital Raipur, the town of Sirpur on the Mahanadi River is home to the red-brick Lakshmana (Laxman) Temple, decorated with carvings from Indian mythology.

Multiple choice social science dokur - a village on the plateau mineral resources - coal - introduction mining mineral fuels

As per the latest Census, which district has the lowest literacy rate in Telangana?

  1. Mahaboob Nagar

  2. Karimnagar

  3. Jogulamba Gadwal

  4. Rangareddy
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According to the 2011 Census, Jogulamba Gadwal (part of the undivided Mahbubnagar district at the time) has historically recorded very low literacy rates compared to other districts in Telangana.

Multiple choice civics the nature of the indian economy part 1 three phases of indian agriculture cash crops of india agricultural nature of indian economy plantation of crops

Where is Sardar Patel Krushi University is located?

  1. Surat

  2. Dantiwada

  3. Bhavnagar

  4. Ahmedabad
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Dantiwada.

Banaskantha District of Gujarat
Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University (SDAU) is a State Agricultural University in India. It is approximately 30 km (19 mi) from Palanpur town in Banaskantha District of Gujarat.