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

The Sanchi Stupa is located in which state?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Bihar

  4. West Bengal
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The Sanchi Stupa is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is one of the most important Buddhist monuments in the country.

Multiple choice

The Elephanta Caves are located in which district of Maharashtra?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Thane

  3. Raigad

  4. Ratnagiri
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The Elephanta Caves are located in the Mumbai district of Maharashtra, India.

Multiple choice

The Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park is located in which district of Gujarat?

  1. Panchmahal

  2. Vadodara

  3. Surat

  4. Ahmedabad
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The Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park is located in the Panchmahal district of Gujarat, India.

Multiple choice

The Sanchi Stupa is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh.

  1. True

  2. False
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The Sanchi Stupa is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the hottest place in India?

  1. Jaipur

  2. Delhi

  3. Churu

  4. Jaisalmer
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Jaisalmer, located in the Thar Desert of Rajasthan, is known for its extreme temperatures and is often referred to as the 'Golden City'. It holds the record for the highest temperature ever recorded in India, at 50.6 °C (123.1 °F).

Multiple choice

The holy shrine of Kedarnath is situated in which Indian state?

  1. Uttarakhand

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Punjab
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Kedarnath, one of the Char Dhams, is located in the state of Uttarakhand.

Multiple choice

Which is the westernmost point of India?

  1. Dwarka

  2. Porbandar

  3. Okha

  4. Kandla
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Dwarka, a town in Gujarat, is the westernmost point of India.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's national highway network?

  1. Golden Quadrilateral

  2. North-South Corridor

  3. East-West Corridor

  4. All of the above
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India's national highway network consists of three major corridors: the Golden Quadrilateral, the North-South Corridor, and the East-West Corridor. These corridors connect major cities and towns across the country and play a crucial role in the movement of goods and people.

Multiple choice

Which is the shortest route covered by a Rajdhani Express train?

  1. New Delhi - Jaipur

  2. New Delhi - Bhopal

  3. New Delhi - Lucknow

  4. New Delhi - Kanpur
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The shortest route covered by a Rajdhani Express train is New Delhi - Jaipur, which is a distance of 268 km.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the national shooting range in India?

  1. Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range

  2. Tughlakabad Shooting Range

  3. Balewadi Shooting Range

  4. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Shooting Range
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The Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi is the national shooting range in India.

Multiple choice

Which literary festival is held in the picturesque hill station of Mussoorie, Uttarakhand?

  1. MLF

  2. DWL

  3. KLF

  4. JLF
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The Mussoorie Literature Festival (MLF) is held in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, and is known for its intimate setting, engaging discussions, and breathtaking views of the Himalayan foothills.

Multiple choice

In which city did the NSG carry out Operation Rajouri?

  1. Rajouri

  2. Jammu

  3. Srinagar

  4. Anantnag
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Operation Rajouri was carried out by the NSG in Rajouri in 2021 to neutralize terrorists who had attacked a military camp.

Multiple choice

Where is the Bana Harshacharita set?

  1. Kannauj

  2. Prayagra

  3. Varanasi

  4. Pataliputra
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The Bana Harshacharita is set in Kannauj, which was the capital of Harshavardhana's empire.

Multiple choice

Which village in Jharkhand is renowned for its vibrant Sohrai paintings?

  1. Madhubani

  2. Patna

  3. Itkhori

  4. Hazaribagh
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Itkhori, a village in the Hazaribagh district of Jharkhand, is celebrated for its unique Sohrai paintings.

Multiple choice

Where was Somapura Mahavihara located?

  1. Nalanda, India

  2. Vikramashila, India

  3. Odantapuri, India

  4. Somapura, Bangladesh
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Somapura Mahavihara was located in Somapura, Bangladesh.