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 city is the capital of Chhattisgarh?

  1. Raipur

  2. Bilaspur

  3. Durg

  4. Korba
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Raipur is the capital of Chhattisgarh. It is located in the Raipur district.

Multiple choice

Which city is the capital of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Shimla

  2. Manali

  3. Dharamshala

  4. Kullu
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Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. It is located in the Shimla district.

Multiple choice

Which city is the capital of Jharkhand?

  1. Ranchi

  2. Jamshedpur

  3. Dhanbad

  4. Bokaro Steel City
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Ranchi is the capital of Jharkhand. It is located in the Ranchi district.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the longest national highway in India?

  1. NH 1

  2. NH 2

  3. NH 7

  4. NH 44
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NH 44, also known as the Srinagar-Kanyakumari Highway, is the longest national highway in India, stretching over 3,745 kilometers.

Multiple choice

The Badami Caves are located in which district of Karnataka, India?

  1. Bagalkot

  2. Bijapur

  3. Dharwad

  4. Gadag
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The Badami Caves are situated in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka, India.

Multiple choice

The Karla Caves are located in which district of Maharashtra, India?

  1. Pune

  2. Mumbai

  3. Nashik

  4. Aurangabad
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The Karla Caves are situated in the Pune district of Maharashtra, India.

Multiple choice

Where was Jagaddala Mahavihara located?

  1. Bihar

  2. West Bengal

  3. Odisha

  4. Assam
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Jagaddala Mahavihara was located in Bihar, near the city of Bhagalpur.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the national geospatial data infrastructure of India?

  1. National Spatial Data Infrastructure

  2. Indian Geospatial Data Infrastructure

  3. Bharat Geospatial Data Infrastructure

  4. Hindustan Geospatial Data Infrastructure
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The National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) is the national geospatial data infrastructure of India and provides a framework for the collection, management, and dissemination of geospatial data.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the national geospatial portal of India?

  1. Bhuvan

  2. IndiaMap

  3. National Geospatial Data Portal

  4. Geospatial Data Portal of India
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Bhuvan is the national geospatial portal of India and provides access to various geospatial data, services, and applications.

Multiple choice

The Kumbh Mela is held at four different locations along the Ganges River. Which of the following is NOT one of these locations?

  1. Haridwar

  2. Allahabad

  3. Ujjain

  4. Varanasi
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Explanation

Ujjain is not one of the four locations where the Kumbh Mela is held.

Multiple choice

The Aravalli Craton is located in which part of India?

  1. Northwestern India

  2. Central India

  3. Southern India

  4. Eastern India
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The Aravalli Craton is located in northwestern India, covering parts of Rajasthan, Haryana, and Delhi.

Multiple choice

The Deccan Traps are a large igneous province located in which part of India?

  1. Western India

  2. Central India

  3. Eastern India

  4. Southern India
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The Deccan Traps are located in western India, covering parts of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka.

Multiple choice

Which tribal community was displaced from their traditional lands in the Singrauli region of Madhya Pradesh due to the construction of the Singrauli Super Thermal Power Plant?

  1. The Oraon tribe

  2. The Gond tribe

  3. The Bhil tribe

  4. The Santhal tribe
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The Oraon tribe was displaced from their traditional lands in the Singrauli region of Madhya Pradesh due to the construction of the Singrauli Super Thermal Power Plant.

Multiple choice

Which lake is located in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand?

  1. Dal Lake

  2. Wular Lake

  3. Nainital Lake

  4. Govind Sagar Lake
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Nainital Lake is located in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand and is a popular hill station.

Multiple choice

Which lake is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Dal Lake

  2. Wular Lake

  3. Nainital Lake

  4. Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar
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Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh and is formed by the Tehri Dam on the Bhagirathi River.