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 introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

Which of the following Union Territories has separate High Courts.
1. Chandigarh
2. Delhi
3. Puducherry
Choose the correct option.

  1. 1 and 2

  2. Only 2

  3. 2 and 3

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

Among the listed Union Territories, only Delhi has its own High Court. Chandigarh shares a High Court with Punjab and Haryana, and Puducherry falls under the jurisdiction of the Madras High Court.

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

Which of the following Union Territories was divided into two parts?

  1. Andaman and Nicobar

  2. Daman and Diu

  3. Lakshadweep and Minicoy

  4. Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Daman and Diu were historically grouped together as a single Union Territory, but they are geographically separated. The question likely refers to the administrative merger or the distinct nature of the two regions.

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

The Tribal areas of Mizoram doesn't include ________.

  1. Karbi Anglong district

  2. Chakma district

  3. Mara district

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

The Sixth Schedule includes autonomous districts in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. Karbi Anglong is in Assam, not Mizoram.

Multiple choice commercial applications treasure under the ground conservation of mineral resources distribution and conservation of mineral resources indian mineral and power resources

Which region is called the 'storehouse of minerals'?

  1. Karbi-Anglong Plateau

  2. The Chhotanagpur Plateau

  3. The Malwa Plateau

  4. The Deccan Plateau
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Chhota Nagpur Palteau has formed in the Pre-Cambrian times and thus made of igneous rocks making it a storehouse of minerals. It is rich in minerals like coal, iron-ore, bauxite, mica, limestone, copper etc

Multiple choice commercial applications treasure under the ground conservation of mineral resources distribution and conservation of mineral resources indian mineral and power resources

Where has the Geological Survey of India found the most of India's Chromite?

  1. Singhbhum

  2. Hubli

  3. Cuttack

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

The Sukinda Valley in the Jajpur district of Odisha, which is near Cuttack, contains the vast majority of India's chromite reserves.

Multiple choice commercial applications treasure under the ground conservation of mineral resources distribution and conservation of mineral resources indian mineral and power resources

In India, active diamond mine is located at ________.

  1. Panna (MP)

  2. Golkonda (AP)

  3. Khetri (Rajasthan)

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

In India the active diamond mine is located at Panna, in Madhya Pradesh, which is run by the state-owned National Mineral Development Corporation.

Multiple choice commercial studies marketing - concepts and functions meaning and importance of marketing meaning and definition of market concept of market and marketer

The following is the list of iron and steel plants located in various parts of  India
1) Vishakhapatnam
2) Bhadravati
3) Jamshedpur
4)Salem
5) Rourkela
6) Bokaro
7) Vijaynagar
8)Durgapur
Which one of the following represents iron and steel industries located outside the chotanagpur region?

  1. 1, 4, 7, 8

  2. 2, 3, 6, 7

  3. 1, 2, 4, 7

  4. 2, 5, 7, 8
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Vishakapatnam, Bhadravati , Salem and Vijayanagar are located outside the chotnagpur region,
Chotanagpur platean region has the maximum concentration of iron and steel Industries. It is because of low cost iron ore , high grade raw material in proxomity , cheap labour  and vast growth potential in the home market.

Multiple choice

Name of hometown of sita mata

  1. Aayodhya

  2. Janakpur

  3. Fatehpur sikri

  4. Ujjain
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.