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

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HBJ pipeline will not pass through ____________.

  1. Hazira

  2. Jodhpur

  3. Bijaipur

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

The HBJ (Hazira-Bijaipur-Jagadishpur) pipeline connects Hazira in Gujarat to Jagadishpur in Uttar Pradesh via Bijaipur in Madhya Pradesh. Jodhpur is not on this route.

Multiple choice

Which region is known as Kuru Pradesh

  1. Alwar

  2. Bikaner

  3. Bharatpur

  4. Karauli
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In ancient geography, the region of Alwar is historically associated with the Kuru Pradesh or Matsya region, depending on the specific historical period context.

Multiple choice

Which region is not included in Sursena

  1. Bharatpur

  2. Dholpur

  3. Karauli

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

The Sursena (or Shurasena) kingdom traditionally included regions like Bharatpur, Dholpur, and Karauli. Since all these are included, 'None of the above' is the correct choice.

Multiple choice

Achalgarh Fort is located in

  1. Sirohi

  2. Baran

  3. Kota

  4. Jhalawar
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Achalgarh Fort is a historic fortress located near Mount Abu in the Sirohi district of Rajasthan.

Multiple choice

Which region was known as Shivi

  1. Bikaner

  2. Udaipur

  3. Ajmer

  4. Jalore
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The region around Udaipur, historically known as Medpat or Mewar, was anciently referred to as the Shivi Janapada.

Multiple choice

Buland Darwaza is located in

  1. Delhi

  2. Bijapur

  3. Hyderabad

  4. Fatehpur sikri
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Buland Darwaza is the main entrance to the Jama Masjid at Fatehpur Sikri, which was Akbar's capital.

Multiple choice

Where was Sher Shah Suri born?

  1. Sasaram

  2. Delhi

  3. Gwalior

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

Sher Shah Suri was born in Sasaram, Bihar, which is also the site of his famous mausoleum.

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Which Hindi term is used in the topographical map to to represent a part of a district under a tehsildar who collects revenue from the area?

  1. Dak bungalow

  2. Tahsil or taluk

  3. Talab

  4. Khera
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A 'Tahsil' or 'Taluk' is an administrative division in India, often managed by a tehsildar responsible for revenue collection. This term is standard in administrative mapping.

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Which one of the following shows the correct sequence of occurrence of the following towns/cities as one proceeds from west to east?

  1. Ajmer, Darbhanga, Kohima, Sikhar

  2. Surat, Wardha, Rourkela, Bharuch

  3. Pandharpur, Gulbarga, Kottagudem, Vishakhapatnam

  4. Anand, Rajkot, Dhanbad, Aizawl
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Pandharpur (Maharashtra), Gulbarga (Karnataka), Kottagudem (Telangana), and Vishakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) follow a general west-to-east progression across the Indian peninsula.

Multiple choice

Talaja cave is situated in which district?

  1. Kutch

  2. Jamnagar

  3. Bhavnagar

  4. Rajkot
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Talaja Caves are ancient Buddhist rock-cut caves located in the Bhavnagar district of Gujarat, India. They are carved into the hills of Talaja and date back to around the 4th century BCE.

Multiple choice

Lothal is in which district of Gujarat? 

  1. Kheda

  2. Kachchh

  3. Surendranagar

  4. Ahmedabad

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Lothal, an important port city of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, is located in the Saragwala village in Dholka Taluka of Ahmedabad district, Gujarat.

Multiple choice

Where is Dindigul Fort location in India

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Telangana

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Dindigul Fort is a historic 17th-century hill fort located in the state of Tamil Nadu. It was built by the Madurai Nayakar dynasty and later maintained by Hyder Ali and the British.