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

What was the purpose of the Punjab Boundary Commission?

  1. To determine the boundary between India and Pakistan in the Punjab region

  2. To determine the boundary between India and Pakistan in the Kashmir region

  3. To determine the boundary between India and Pakistan in the Bengal region

  4. To determine the boundary between India and Pakistan in the Sindh region
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The Punjab Boundary Commission was tasked with determining the boundary between India and Pakistan in the Punjab region, which was a Muslim-majority region with a significant Sikh and Hindu population.

Multiple choice

Which desert is located in the western part of India?

  1. Thar Desert

  2. Great Indian Desert

  3. Rajasthan Desert

  4. Marusthali Desert
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The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert or the Rajasthan Desert, is located in the western part of India and extends into Pakistan.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the communal conflict in Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Ayodhya dispute

  2. Babri Masjid demolition

  3. Muzaffarnagar riots

  4. Meerut riots
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The Ayodhya dispute is a communal conflict between Hindus and Muslims over the site of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which district in Rajasthan is most severely affected by desertification?

  1. Jaisalmer

  2. Barmer

  3. Jodhpur

  4. Bikaner
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Jaisalmer district in Rajasthan is considered the most severely affected region by desertification due to its arid climate, low rainfall, and fragile ecosystem.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a union territory in India?

  1. Delhi

  2. Puducherry

  3. Chandigarh

  4. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
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Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu is not a union territory in India.

Multiple choice

The central zone of India is home to several agricultural research institutes. Which of the following is a prominent agricultural research institute located in this region?

  1. Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)

  2. National Rice Research Institute (NRRI)

  3. Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR)

  4. Indian Institute of Pulses Research (IIPR)
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Explanation

The National Rice Research Institute (NRRI) is a leading agricultural research institute located in Cuttack, Odisha, and is dedicated to rice research and development.

Multiple choice

Bhaskara II was born in which city?

  1. Bijapur

  2. Ujjain

  3. Pataliputra

  4. Kannauj
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Bhaskara II was born in the city of Bijapur.

Multiple choice

Where are Indian Health Service facilities located?

  1. Indian reservations

  2. Urban areas

  3. Rural areas

  4. All of the above
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Indian Health Service facilities are located on Indian reservations, in urban areas, and in rural areas.

Multiple choice

Which princely state was the birthplace of Muhammad Ali Jinnah?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Mysore

  3. Sindh

  4. Punjab
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Muhammad Ali Jinnah was born in Karachi, Sindh, which was a princely state at the time.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the capital of Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Lucknow

  2. Kanpur

  3. Agra

  4. Varanasi
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Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Bharatmala Pariyojana?

  1. Economic Corridors

  2. Inter-Corridor Routes

  3. Feeder Routes

  4. Expressways
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Expressways are not a component of the Bharatmala Pariyojana.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the hill station in Himachal Pradesh that is famous for its apple orchards and is often referred to as the "Apple Bowl of India"?

  1. Shimla

  2. Manali

  3. Kullu

  4. Kasauli
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Explanation

Kullu, located in Himachal Pradesh, is known as the "Apple Bowl of India" due to its extensive apple orchards and is a popular destination for fruit lovers and nature enthusiasts.

Multiple choice

The North-South Corridor is a proposed transportation corridor connecting which two regions of India?

  1. North India and South India

  2. East India and West India

  3. North India and East India

  4. South India and West India
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The North-South Corridor is a proposed transportation corridor connecting North India and South India, aiming to improve connectivity and facilitate trade between the two regions.

Multiple choice

What is the setting of The Kadambari?

  1. Ujjain

  2. Kannauj

  3. Pataliputra

  4. Ayodhya
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The Kadambari is set in the city of Ujjain.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the oldest geographical research center in India?

  1. National Geographical Research Institute (NGRI)

  2. Centre for Earth Science Studies (CESS)

  3. Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG)

  4. Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS)
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Explanation

The Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG) was established in 1968 and is the oldest geographical research center in India.