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

Where did the Noakhali Genocide take place?

  1. Noakhali, East Bengal (now Bangladesh)

  2. Calcutta, West Bengal

  3. Bihar

  4. Punjab
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Explanation

The Noakhali Genocide took place in the Noakhali district of East Bengal, which is now part of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is considered the first comprehensive atlas of India?

  1. The Atlas of India

  2. The Imperial Gazetteer of India

  3. The Survey of India Maps

  4. The National Atlas of India
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The Atlas of India, published in 1827 by John Walker, was the first comprehensive atlas of India. It contained 76 maps covering various aspects of the country's geography, including physical features, administrative divisions, and economic resources.

Multiple choice

In which state was the Takshashila Gurukul located?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. Punjab

  4. Haryana
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Explanation

The Takshashila Gurukul was located in the region of Punjab in ancient India.

Multiple choice

The Valley of Flowers National Park is located in which district of Uttarakhand?

  1. Chamoli

  2. Uttarkashi

  3. Rudraprayag

  4. Tehri Garhwal
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The Valley of Flowers National Park is located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the station at the bottom of the Matheran Hill Railway?

  1. Neral

  2. Karjat

  3. Khopoli

  4. Panvel
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The station at the bottom of the Matheran Hill Railway is called Neral.

Multiple choice

What is the primary geographical region where Jaunsari is spoken?

  1. Uttarakhand, India

  2. Himachal Pradesh, India

  3. Nepal

  4. Tibet, China
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Explanation

Jaunsari is primarily spoken in the Jaunsar-Bawar region of Uttarakhand, India.

Multiple choice

The Tansen Sangeet Samaroh is a classical music festival held in which city of Madhya Pradesh?

  1. Bhopal

  2. Gwalior

  3. Jabalpur

  4. Indore
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Explanation

The Tansen Sangeet Samaroh is a classical music festival held annually in the city of Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. It is a week-long festival that features performances by renowned classical musicians from across India.

Multiple choice

The Northern Plains are located in which part of India?

  1. Northern

  2. Southern

  3. Eastern

  4. Western
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The Northern Plains are located in the northern part of India, stretching from the Indus River in the west to the Brahmaputra River in the east.

Multiple choice

The ancient city of Maheshwar, which was once the capital of the Holkar dynasty, is located in which state?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Gujarat
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The ancient city of Maheshwar is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India.

Multiple choice

Where did the Rani of Jhansi die?

  1. Jhansi

  2. Gwalior

  3. Kanpur

  4. Lucknow
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Explanation

The Rani of Jhansi died in Gwalior on June 18, 1858, after being wounded in battle.

Multiple choice

Which railway junction is the largest in terms of area in India?

  1. Ghaziabad Junction

  2. Kanpur Central

  3. Jhansi Junction

  4. Tundla Junction
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Ghaziabad Junction is the largest railway junction in India in terms of area. It is located in the city of Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, and serves as a major hub for trains connecting Delhi and other parts of northern India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the national highway connecting Delhi to Kolkata?

  1. NH 1

  2. NH 2

  3. NH 3

  4. NH 4
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B Correct answer
Explanation

NH 2 is the national highway connecting Delhi to Kolkata.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the national highway connecting Ahmedabad to Jaipur?

  1. NH 8

  2. NH 9

  3. NH 10

  4. NH 11
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NH 8 is the national highway connecting Ahmedabad to Jaipur.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the national highway connecting Surat to Nagpur?

  1. NH 6

  2. NH 7

  3. NH 8

  4. NH 9
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NH 6 is the national highway connecting Surat to Nagpur.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the national highway connecting Visakhapatnam to Hyderabad?

  1. NH 9

  2. NH 10

  3. NH 11

  4. NH 12
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NH 9 is the national highway connecting Visakhapatnam to Hyderabad.