Geography

Indian Geography

2,320 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

Which of the following is the only active volcano in India?

  1. Barren Island

  2. Narcondam Island

  3. Mount Harriet

  4. Mount Saddle
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Explanation

Barren Island is the only active volcano in India, located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Multiple choice

Which hill station is known for its scenic views of the Western Ghats and is a popular destination for birdwatching?

  1. Ooty

  2. Darjeeling

  3. Nainital

  4. Kodaikanal
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Kodaikanal is a hill station in Tamil Nadu, India, and is known for its scenic views of the Western Ghats, its birdwatching opportunities, and is a popular destination for nature lovers.

Multiple choice

What is the current administrative district that encompasses the former Banswara Kingdom?

  1. Banswara district

  2. Chittorgarh district

  3. Udaipur district

  4. Jodhpur district
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The current administrative district that encompasses the former Banswara Kingdom is Banswara district.

Multiple choice

Which hill station in Uttarakhand is famous for its apple orchards and is often referred to as the 'Fruit Bowl of Uttarakhand'?

  1. Nainital

  2. Mussoorie

  3. Ranikhet

  4. Almora
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Ranikhet, situated in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, is known for its extensive apple orchards, earning it the title of 'Fruit Bowl of Uttarakhand'.

Multiple choice

Which state of India is the Pir Panjal Range located in?

  1. Uttarakhand

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Sikkim
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The Pir Panjal Range is located in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the town where the Vaishno Devi Temple is located?

  1. Jammu

  2. Srinagar

  3. Katra

  4. Udhampur
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The Vaishno Devi Temple is located in the town of Katra, which is situated in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a type of projection used in Indian Geography?

  1. Lambert Conformal Conic

  2. Transverse Mercator

  3. Universal Transverse Mercator

  4. Albers Equal-Area
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The Albers Equal-Area projection is not used in Indian Geography.

Multiple choice

Which Gurdwara is located in the city of Anandpur Sahib, Punjab, India?

  1. Gurdwara Sri Kesgarh Sahib

  2. Gurdwara Sri Damdama Sahib

  3. Gurdwara Sri Hazur Sahib

  4. Gurdwara Sri Patna Sahib
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Gurdwara Sri Kesgarh Sahib is located in the city of Anandpur Sahib, Punjab, India, and is where Guru Gobind Singh created the Khalsa, the Sikh community.

Multiple choice

Which Gurdwara is located in the city of Hazur Sahib, Maharashtra, India?

  1. Gurdwara Sri Patna Sahib

  2. Gurdwara Sri Damdama Sahib

  3. Gurdwara Sri Kesgarh Sahib

  4. Gurdwara Sri Hazur Sahib
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Gurdwara Sri Hazur Sahib is located in the city of Hazur Sahib, Maharashtra, India, and is where Guru Gobind Singh spent his final days.

Multiple choice

Which Gurdwara is located in the city of Nanded, Maharashtra, India?

  1. Gurdwara Sri Patna Sahib

  2. Gurdwara Sri Damdama Sahib

  3. Gurdwara Sri Hazur Sahib

  4. Gurdwara Sri Sachkhand Sahib
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Gurdwara Sri Sachkhand Sahib is located in the city of Nanded, Maharashtra, India, and is where Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru of Sikhism, passed away.

Multiple choice

Which Gurdwara is located in the city of Bidar, Karnataka, India?

  1. Gurdwara Sri Patna Sahib

  2. Gurdwara Sri Damdama Sahib

  3. Gurdwara Sri Hazur Sahib

  4. Gurdwara Sri Nanak Jhira Sahib
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Gurdwara Sri Nanak Jhira Sahib is located in the city of Bidar, Karnataka, India, and is where Guru Nanak Dev is believed to have meditated.

Multiple choice

Which princely state was known as the 'Land of Five Rivers'?

  1. Patiala

  2. Kapurthala

  3. Nabha

  4. Jind
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Patiala was known as the 'Land of Five Rivers' due to its location in the fertile region of Punjab, which is drained by five major rivers.

Multiple choice

Where is the Kumbh Mela held?

  1. Allahabad

  2. Haridwar

  3. Ujjain

  4. Nashik
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Kumbh Mela is held in four cities in India: Allahabad, Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik.

Multiple choice

Where is the Mountain Bike Nationals typically held?

  1. Manali

  2. Leh

  3. Srinagar

  4. Dehradun
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The Mountain Bike Nationals is typically held in Manali, Himachal Pradesh. The race course is set in the scenic Himalayas and offers a challenging and beautiful route for the riders.

Multiple choice

What is the largest city in the Thar Desert?

  1. Jaisalmer

  2. Bikaner

  3. Jodhpur

  4. Barmer
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Jaisalmer is the largest city in the Thar Desert and is known as the 'Golden City' due to its golden-yellow sandstone architecture.