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 indian land resources land resources of karnataka land utilisation, its pattern and crops of karnataka geography

Which is the leading district of sugarcane production in Karnataka?

  1. Belagavi

  2. Uttara Kannada

  3. Dakshina Kannada

  4. Udupi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
  • Sugarcane is largely grown in the districts of Belgaum, Bagalkot, Bidar, Mandya, Gulbarga and Bijapur.
  • Though Mandya is described as the sugar bowl of Karnataka, district has lost this status in the recent years with Belgaum overtaking it in sugar production.
Multiple choice geography irrigation and power generation of electricity exploration and conservation of minerals secondary sector : industry

Korba thermal power station is situated in ______________.

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Gujarat

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

Korba Thermal Power Station is located in the Korba district of Chhattisgarh. Since Chhattisgarh was part of Madhya Pradesh before 2000, older sources often list it under Madhya Pradesh.

Multiple choice geography irrigation and power generation of electricity exploration and conservation of minerals secondary sector : industry

Which of the following is a wrong combination of location and hydroelectric projects undertaken by the NHPC?

  1. Baira Siul-Himachal Pradesh

  2. Salal-Jammu and Kashmir

  3. Loktak-Sikkim

  4. Devi Ghat-Nepal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Loktak hydroelectric project is located in Manipur, not Sikkim. Therefore, this is the incorrect combination.

Multiple choice zoology natural resources and agriculture pollution of soil degradation of land damaging the forests

In India, Jhum is practised in

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. North-eastern states

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

Jhum cultivation, also known as the slash and burn agriculture, is the process of growing crops by first clearing the land of trees and vegetation and burning them thereafter. The burnt soil contains potash which increases the nutrient content of the soil. This burnt land is left for 5-8 years , so as to give the soil the time to regain its fertility . It was practised by the nomads in the north- eastern states of India .

So, the correct answer is 'North-eastern states'

Multiple choice political science understanding laws rural administration evolution and structure of indian judiciary importance of laws

The High Court in Gujarat is in ___________.

  1. Gandhinagar

  2. Rajkot

  3. Surat

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

The Gujarat High Court is the High Court of the state of Gujarat. The seat of the court is in Ahmedabad. It was established on 1 May 1960 under the Bombay State Re-organisation Act, 1960 after the state of Gujarat split from Bombay State.

Multiple choice economics environment and sustainable development need for sustainable development environmental economics sustainable development

Of the following which is not connected to with the Damodar Valley Corporation in any way?

  1. Durgapur

  2. Tilaiya

  3. Maithon

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

Durgapur, Tilaiya, and Maithon are all major projects under the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC). Vindhyachal is a thermal power station located in Madhya Pradesh, operated by NTPC, and is not part of the DVC.

Multiple choice book keeping and accountancy bases of accounting cash and mercantile system basis of accounting basis of accounting system

Which of the following is an intrastate supply?

  1. Supplier of goods located in Delhi and place of supply of goods SEZ located in Delhi

  2. Supplier of goods located in Delhi and place of supply of goods in Jaipur

  3. Supplier of goods located in Delhi and place of supply of goods in Delhi

  4. All the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

An intrastate supply occurs when the location of the supplier and the place of supply are in the same state.

Multiple choice history devotion towards the almighty bhakti movement bhakti movement : south and north india bhakti saints

Which of the following was the birth place of Guru Nanak?

  1. Anandpur

  2. Amritsar

  3. Talwandi

  4. Nanded
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C Correct answer
Explanation
Born at Talwandi (Nankana Sahib in Pakistan), he travelled widely before establishing a centre at Kartarpur (Dera Baba Nanak on the river Ravi). A regular worship that consisted of the singing of his own hymns was established there for his followers. Irrespective of their former creed, caste or gender, his followers ate together in the common kitchen (langar).