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

Where the Bishnupur Group of Temple is located in India.

  1. Uttarakhand

  2. Bihar

  3. Weat Bengal

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

The Bishnupur Group of Temples is located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. These temples are world-renowned for their unique terracotta architecture and detailed relief carvings dating back to the Malla dynasty.

Multiple choice

Fatehpur Sikri is located in_________.

  1. Uttarakhand

  2. Jharkhand

  3. Uttar Pradesh

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

Fatehpur Sikri is a historic city located in the Agra district of Uttar Pradesh. It was founded by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1571 and served as the capital of the Mughal Empire for a short period.

Multiple choice

Where Does Thakur Catch Gabbar?

  1. Dawlatpur

  2. Belapur

  3. Ramgadh

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

In the flashback sequence of Sholay, police officer Thakur Baldev Singh successfully captures the notorious dacoit Gabbar Singh in a town called Haripur. This arrest leads to Gabbar's imprisonment and his subsequent quest for vengeance against Thakur.

Multiple choice

Where Does Gabbar Want Jai and Veeru To Surrender?

  1. Kaali Pahadi

  2. Ramgarh Village

  3. Belapur

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

Gabbar Singh demands that Jai and Veeru surrender themselves at 'Purani Tekri' (the old hillock). He uses this location to set up an ambush and force the protagonists into a confrontation.

Multiple choice

Where Does Thakur Arrest Jai and Veeru?

  1. Dawlatpur

  2. Jamalpur

  3. Ramgarh

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

In the movie Sholay, Thakur Baldev Singh arrests the two small-time thieves, Jai and Veeru, in the town of Jamalpur. This arrest sets off their long-standing association, leading Thakur to later recruit them to capture Gabbar Singh.

Multiple choice geography indian transport and communication pipelines and waterways importance of oceans oceans

Which one of the following places is not covered by the gas pipeline in India?

  1. Hazira

  2. Jagdishpur

  3. Kota

  4. Lucknow
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Gas pipeline from Hazira in Gujarat connects Jagdishpur in Uttar Pradesh, via Vijaipur in Madhya Pradesh. It has branches to Kota in Rajasthan, Shahajahanpur, Babrala and other places in Uttar Pradesh.

Multiple choice geography indian transport and communication pipelines and waterways importance of oceans oceans

Which of the following networks of pipeline bring mineral oil to the refinery of Barauni and petrochemical complex of Haldia?

  1. Pipeline from Upper Assam oilfields to Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh

  2. Pipeline from Salaya in Gujarat to Jalandar in Punjab

  3. Hazira-Bijapur-Jagdishpur Pipeline

  4. Pipeline from Mumabi High to Trombay
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
There are three important networks of pipeline transportation in the country.  From oil field in upper Assam to Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), via Guwahati, Barauni and Allahabad. It has branches from Barauni to Haldia, via Rajbandh, Rajbandh to Maurigram and Guwahati to Siliguri.
Multiple choice geography abiotic resources: land, soil and water classification of soils abiotic resources soils in india

In which of the following state is black soil found?

  1. Jammu and Kashmir

  2. Gujarat

  3. Rajasthan

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

Black soils are derivatives of trapped lava. These are found mostly across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh on the Deccan plateau and the Malwa Plateau, where there is both moderate rainfall and underlying basaltic rock. This soil is best suitable for growing cotton.

Multiple choice geography abiotic resources: land, soil and water classification of soils abiotic resources soils in india

In which of the following States Black soil is found?

  1. Jammu and Kashmir

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Maharashtra

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

Black soil is mainly found in Maharashtra, Saurashtra, Malwa, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Chhattisgarh. They are well known for their capacity to hold moisture and are rich in soil nutrients.
Hence, option $C$ is the correct answer.

Multiple choice geography abiotic resources: land, soil and water classification of soils abiotic resources soils in india

Which of the following is not an area of Mountain soil?

  1. Meghalaya

  2. Uttarakhand

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Jammu and kashmir
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Mountain soil is mainly found on the hill slopes. These soils are formed due to mechanical withering caused by snow, rain, temperature variation, etc. These mountain soils are found in hilly regions of Jammu and Kashmir, Sikkim, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh. These soils occupy about 8% of the total land area of India.

Multiple choice geography abiotic resources: land, soil and water classification of soils abiotic resources soils in india

In which one of the following state is black soil found?

  1. Haryana

  2. Gujarat

  3. Himachal Pradesh

  4. Madhya Pradesh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B,D Correct answer
Explanation

Black soils are derivatives of trapped lava. These are found mostly across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh on the Deccan plateau and the Malwa Plateau, where there is both moderate rainfall and underlying basaltic rock. This soil is best suitable for growing cotton.

Multiple choice geography abiotic resources: land, soil and water classification of soils abiotic resources soils in india

In which of the following state is karewa soil found?

  1. Haryana

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

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

The Kashmir Himalayas are also famous for Karewa formations, which are useful for the cultivation of Zafran, a local variety of saffron. Karewas are the thick deposits of glacial clay and other materials embedded with moraines.

Multiple choice geography abiotic resources: land, soil and water classification of soils abiotic resources soils in india

In which one of the following states is the black soil found?

  1. J&K

  2. Gujarat

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Jharkhand

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Black soils are often referred to as regur but are popularly known as “black cotton soils,” since cotton has been the most common traditional crop in areas where they are found. Black soils are derivatives of lava traps and are spread mostly across interior Gujarat (Saurashtra), Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh. 

Multiple choice

In which village Percolation tank was constructed ?

  1. Wanaparthi

  2. Vaddicherla

  3. Varanasi

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

According to regional biology curriculum case studies on water conservation, a percolation tank was constructed in Wanaparthy to recharge groundwater levels and improve water availability for agriculture.