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

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

  1. NH 16

  2. NH 17

  3. NH 18

  4. NH 19
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Explanation

NH 16 is the national highway connecting Kolkata to Bhubaneswar.

Multiple choice

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

  1. NH 8

  2. NH 9

  3. NH 10

  4. NH 11
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Explanation

NH 8 is the national highway connecting Delhi to Jaipur.

Multiple choice

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

  1. NH 65

  2. NH 66

  3. NH 67

  4. NH 68
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Explanation

NH 65 is the national highway connecting Hyderabad to Vijayawada.

Multiple choice

Which is the driest place in India?

  1. Jaisalmer

  2. Bikaner

  3. Jodhpur

  4. Barmer
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Explanation

Jaisalmer is the driest place in India, receiving an average annual rainfall of less than 100 millimeters.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the largest spring in India?

  1. Surya Kund

  2. Tattapani

  3. Rajgir

  4. Brahmaputra
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Explanation

Surya Kund is the largest spring in India, located in the state of Bihar.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a major agricultural region in India?

  1. Gangetic Plains

  2. Indus Valley

  3. Brahmaputra Valley

  4. Chota Nagpur Plateau
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Explanation

The Chota Nagpur Plateau region is not considered a major agricultural region in India due to its hilly terrain and limited arable land.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a major agricultural region in India?

  1. Malwa Plateau

  2. Bundelkhand Plateau

  3. Chhattisgarh Plains

  4. Konkan Coast
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Explanation

The Konkan Coast region is not considered a major agricultural region in India due to its narrow coastal strip and limited arable land.

Multiple choice

Which village in Chhattisgarh is renowned for its Dokra metal casting?

  1. Bastar

  2. Dantewada

  3. Raipur

  4. Bilaspur
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Bastar, located in the southern part of Chhattisgarh, is widely recognized for its rich cultural heritage and traditional art forms. Among these, Dokra metal casting holds a prominent place. The skilled artisans of Bastar create exquisite Dokra metal objects, using the lost-wax casting technique, which is passed down from generation to generation.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a major border outpost of the BSF?

  1. Wagah

  2. Attari

  3. Munabao

  4. Rann of Kutch
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Explanation

The BSF does not have a major border outpost in the Rann of Kutch.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's national highway network, which connects major cities and towns across the country?

  1. National Highways Development Project (NHDP)

  2. Bharatmala Pariyojana

  3. Golden Quadrilateral

  4. North-South and East-West Corridor
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Explanation

The National Highways Development Project (NHDP) is India's national highway network, which aims to improve connectivity and reduce travel time between major cities and towns.

Multiple choice

Where was Nalanda University located?

  1. Bihar, India

  2. Uttar Pradesh, India

  3. West Bengal, India

  4. Odisha, India
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Nalanda University was located in Bihar, India, near the city of Rajgir.

Multiple choice

Which of the following towns is located in the Dhauladhar Range?

  1. Manali

  2. Shimla

  3. Dharamsala

  4. Chamba
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Explanation

Manali is a popular tourist town located in the Kullu Valley, which is surrounded by the Dhauladhar Range.

Multiple choice

What is the origin of the Benares Gharana?

  1. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

  2. Delhi, India

  3. Kolkata, West Bengal

  4. Mumbai, Maharashtra
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Explanation

The Benares Gharana originated in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, a city known for its rich cultural heritage and contributions to classical music.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major city located near the Rajasthan Grasslands?

  1. Jaipur

  2. Jodhpur

  3. Udaipur

  4. Kota
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Explanation

Jodhpur is a major city located near the Rajasthan Grasslands.

Multiple choice

What is the origin of Garba?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Punjab
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Explanation

Garba originated in the state of Gujarat, India.