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 is the Kumbh Mela held?

  1. Allahabad

  2. Haridwar

  3. Ujjain

  4. Nashik
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Correct answer
Explanation

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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Explanation

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

The Sonepur Mela, held in the state of Bihar, is one of the largest cattle fairs in Asia. In which district is this fair organized?

  1. Patna

  2. Gaya

  3. Bhagalpur

  4. Sonepur
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Sonepur Mela is held in the Sonepur district of Bihar. It is one of the largest cattle fairs in Asia.

Multiple choice

Where was Vikramshila University located?

  1. Nalanda, Bihar

  2. Vikramashila, Bihar

  3. Patna, Bihar

  4. Gaya, Bihar
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Vikramshila University was located in the town of Vikramashila in the present-day state of Bihar, India.

Multiple choice

Where is the gurdwara that marks the site where Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, was cremated?

  1. Gurdwara Nanded Sahib

  2. Gurdwara Abchal Nagar Sahib

  3. Gurdwara Hazur Sahib

  4. Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gurdwara Nanded Sahib is located in the city of Nanded, Maharashtra, India, and is the site where Guru Gobind Singh was cremated.

Multiple choice

Where was Takshashila University located?

  1. Taxila, Pakistan

  2. Nalanda, India

  3. Varanasi, India

  4. Ujjain, India
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Takshashila University was located in Taxila, which is now in Pakistan.

Multiple choice

Which wrestling club is located in Kolhapur, Maharashtra?

  1. Akhada Mahavir Hanuman

  2. Akhada Jantar Mantar

  3. Akhada Shri Ram

  4. Akhada Guru Hanuman
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Explanation

There is no wrestling club named Akhada Mahavir Hanuman, Akhada Jantar Mantar, Akhada Shri Ram, or Akhada Guru Hanuman in Kolhapur, Maharashtra.

Multiple choice

Which wrestling club is located in Ludhiana, Punjab?

  1. Akhada Mahavir Hanuman

  2. Akhada Jantar Mantar

  3. Akhada Shri Ram

  4. Akhada Guru Hanuman
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Correct answer
Explanation

There is no wrestling club named Akhada Mahavir Hanuman, Akhada Jantar Mantar, Akhada Shri Ram, or Akhada Guru Hanuman in Ludhiana, Punjab.

Multiple choice

Which wrestling club is located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh?

  1. Akhada Mahavir Hanuman

  2. Akhada Jantar Mantar

  3. Akhada Shri Ram

  4. Akhada Guru Hanuman
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Correct answer
Explanation

There is no wrestling club named Akhada Mahavir Hanuman, Akhada Jantar Mantar, Akhada Shri Ram, or Akhada Guru Hanuman in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the longest national highway in India?

  1. NH 44

  2. NH 7

  3. NH 1

  4. NH 2
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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Where will the IndIGO-A detector be located?

  1. Ooty, Tamil Nadu

  2. Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu

  3. Udaipur, Rajasthan

  4. Dehradun, Uttarakhand
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The IndIGO-A detector will be located in Ooty, Tamil Nadu.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major city located in the Satpura Range?

  1. Jabalpur

  2. Bhopal

  3. Indore

  4. Nagpur
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Explanation

Jabalpur is a major city located in the Satpura Range.

Multiple choice

In which region of Rajasthan is Ghoomar primarily performed?

  1. Mewar

  2. Marwar

  3. Shekhawati

  4. Hadoti
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Explanation

Ghoomar is primarily performed in the Mewar region of Rajasthan.

Multiple choice

Which national highway passes through the Aravalli Range?

  1. NH 8

  2. NH 19

  3. NH 27

  4. NH 48
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Explanation

National Highway 8 (NH 8) traverses through the Aravalli Range.

Multiple choice

Which princely state was the site of the famous Dandi March led by Mahatma Gandhi?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Kashmir

  3. Gujarat

  4. Maharashtra
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Gujarat was the site of the famous Dandi March led by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930.