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 Ok
  1. Punjab

  2. Uttarakhand

  3. Lucknow

  4. Arunachal Pradesh

  5. Gangtok

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B,C,D,E Correct answer
Explanation

Yes

Multiple choice
  1. Goa

  2. Delhi

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Jammu

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Goa was ruled by the Portuguese from 1510 until it was annexed by India in 1961, meaning it was never part of the British Raj. Delhi, Tamil Nadu, and Jammu were all under direct or indirect British control during the colonial era.

Multiple choice
  1. False

  2. True

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tenali Rama (Tenali Ramakrishna) was a famous poet and scholar from the town of Tenali, which is located in modern-day Andhra Pradesh, not Karnataka. Although he served in the court of the Vijayanagara Empire, his place of origin is outside Karnataka.

Multiple choice
  1. Aurangabad

  2. Ahmednagar

  3. Latur

  4. Parbhani

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Ajanta and Ellora Caves are UNESCO World Heritage Sites located in the Aurangabad district (now officially named Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) of Maharashtra, India.

Multiple choice
  1. Ajmer

  2. Jaipur

  3. Patna

  4. Aurangabad

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Ajanta and Ellora caves, famous for their rock-cut Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain monuments, are located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra.

Multiple choice
  1. Gaya

  2. Bhopal

  3. Varanasi

  4. Bijapur

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Sanchi Stupa, a renowned Buddhist complex, is located on a hilltop at Sanchi in the Raisen District of Madhya Pradesh, which is about 46 kilometers northeast of Bhopal.

Multiple choice
  1. north of the Himalayas

  2. in northern India

  3. in southern India

  4. south of the Himalayas gold deposits

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, is located in northwestern India and eastern Pakistan. This arid region lies in northern India, south of the Indus River basin.

Multiple choice
  1. cities

  2. Bhutan

  3. mountainous regions

  4. rural farm villages

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Despite rapid urbanization, the majority of India's population still resides in rural villages, which are the centers of agricultural life.