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

TISCO is situated at

  1. Jamshedpur, Chhattisgarh

  2. Jamshedpur, Jharkhand

  3. Jamshedpur, Odisha

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

TISCO (Tata Iron and Steel Company) is located in Jamshedpur, which is in the state of Jharkhand.

Multiple choice

Koraput Mine is in

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Orissa

  3. UP

  4. Karnataka
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Koraput district in Odisha is well-known for its mineral resources, particularly bauxite mines. It is a significant mining hub in the state.

Multiple choice

Sagarmatha is located in

  1. India

  2. Nepal

  3. Pakistan

  4. Bhutan
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sagarmatha is the Nepali name for Mount Everest. It is located in the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and China.

Multiple choice

Where is Red fort located?

  1. Delhi

  2. Panjab

  3. Pune

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

The Red Fort is a historic fortification in the city of Delhi, which served as the main residence of the Mughal Emperors.

Multiple choice

Where is Tajmahal located India?

  1. Agra

  2. Gujarat

  3. Maharashtrat

  4. panjab
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Taj Mahal is located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1632 and 1653 as a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal and is one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Multiple choice

Where is the Sanchi Stupa located in India

  1. Gujarat

  2. Haryana

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Himanchal Pradesh
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Sanchi Stupa is a Buddhist complex, famous for its Great Stupa, located on a hilltop in Sanchi Town in the Raisen District of Madhya Pradesh.

Multiple choice social studies natural vegetation and communities dependent on forest land degradation wildlife resources human activities and environmental degradation

Bhairodev Dakav Sonchuri is in _____ district of Rajasthan.

  1. Jodhpur

  2. Bikaner

  3. Alwar

  4. Jaipur
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
  • Bhairodev dakav sonchuri comprises of area of 1200 hectares.
  • Hunting is not allowed in this sonchuri.
  • Five villages of Alwar district of Rajasthan had declared the sonchuri.
Multiple choice social studies natural vegetation and communities dependent on forest land degradation wildlife resources human activities and environmental degradation

Where is the Forest Research Institute located?

  1. Dehradun

  2. Delhi

  3. Bhopal

  4. Lucknow
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dehradun
Chakarata Rd, New Forest, P.O, Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248006
The Forest Research Institute is an institute of the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education and is a premier institution in the field of forestry research in India.

Multiple choice social studies natural vegetation and communities dependent on forest land degradation wildlife resources human activities and environmental degradation

In the North-East, the Gaj Yatra has been rolled out from which state by the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI)?

  1. Meghalaya

  2. Arunachal Pradesh

  3. Manipur

  4. Tripura
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In the North-East, the Gaj Yatra has been rolled out by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) from Tura, the principal town of Garo Hills of Meghalaya on May 28, 2018. It is the part of an 18-month-long national campaign to protect Indias national heritage animal elephants and its habitat. The event involves taking an elephant mascot across districts frequented by jumbo herds for generating awareness among the people. 


The aim of the campaign is to involve people from all walks of life in the conservation of elephants. The WTI is securing 101 elephant corridors through its Right to Passage project, in partnership with the Union governments Project Elephant, state forest departments and various NGOs. The aim is to rehabilitate people affected by conflict in corridor areas while ensuring uninterrupted movement of elephants between key habitats. Earlier, the campaign was launched by the Dr. Harsh Vardhan on the occasion of 2017 World Elephant Day (WED) in New Delhi.

Multiple choice

Which one is largest district by area wise of Himachal pradesh?

  1. Kangra

  2. Kinnour

  3. Lahol and spiti

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

Lahaul and Spiti is the largest district in Himachal Pradesh by area, located in the Himalayan region. This sparsely populated mountainous district covers vast terrain due to its rugged geography and high altitude location in the state's northern region.