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 tunnel is located in the state of Uttarakhand?

  1. Atal Tunnel

  2. Banihal Tunnel

  3. Chenani-Nashri Tunnel

  4. Jawahar Tunnel
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Atal Tunnel is located in the state of Uttarakhand and connects the Rishikesh-Badrinath highway with the Gangotri-Yamunotri highway.

Multiple choice

Which tunnel is located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Atal Tunnel

  2. Banihal Tunnel

  3. Chenani-Nashri Tunnel

  4. Jawahar Tunnel
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Banihal Tunnel is located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir and connects the Kashmir Valley with the rest of India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a major center for wool production in India?

  1. Srinagar

  2. Amritsar

  3. Ludhiana

  4. Jaipur
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Srinagar, Amritsar, and Ludhiana are all major centers for wool production in India, while Jaipur is primarily known for its cotton and silk production.

Multiple choice

Which city is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh?

  1. Itanagar

  2. Naharlagun

  3. Pasighat

  4. Tawang
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Itanagar is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh. It is located in the Papum Pare district.

Multiple choice

Which city is the capital of Chhattisgarh?

  1. Raipur

  2. Bilaspur

  3. Durg

  4. Korba
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A Correct answer
Explanation

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

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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A Correct answer
Explanation

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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A Correct answer
Explanation

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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Explanation

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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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

In the novel "Train to Pakistan" by Khushwant Singh, the partition of India in 1947 is depicted through the lens of which region?

  1. Punjab

  2. Kashmir

  3. Bengal

  4. Hyderabad
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Explanation

Singh's novel focuses on the tragic events surrounding the partition of India, particularly in the Punjab region, which was deeply affected by the division.

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

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