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 general knowledge sports
  1. kohima

  2. gangtok

  3. port blair

  4. shillong

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

Kohima is the capital of Nagaland. Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim, Port Blair is the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. dimapur

  2. shillong

  3. siliguri

  4. kohima

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

Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya. Dimapur is the largest city in Nagaland, Siliguri is a city in West Bengal, and Kohima is the capital of Nagaland.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. dadra

  2. silvasa

  3. gandhinagar

  4. nagar

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

Silvasa (Silvassa) is the capital of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Dadra is a town in the territory but not the capital. Gandhinagar is the capital of Gujarat, while Nagar is not a specific location in this context.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. rajasthan

  2. gujrat

  3. maharashtra

  4. orissa

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

Santram Mandir is located in Gujarat. It's a famous temple in the state. Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Odisha are incorrect locations.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. gujrat

  2. rajhasthan

  3. madhya pradesh

  4. karnataka

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

Gol Gumbaz, famous for its whispering gallery, is located in Bijapur, Karnataka. It's the tomb of Mohammed Adil Shah. Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh are incorrect.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Rajasthan

  2. West bengal

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Bihar

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

The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is located in Madhya Pradesh, not in any of the other states listed. These temples are famous for their intricate Nagara-style architecture and erotic sculptures. They were built by the Chandela dynasty between 950-1050 AD.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Punjab

  2. haryana

  3. Himachal

  4. Uttranchal

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

The Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) is located in Amritsar, Punjab. It is the holiest gurdwara and the most important pilgrimage site of Sikhism.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Chandigarh

  2. Punjab

  3. haryana

  4. none, it's a UT

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

Chandigarh is a Union Territory that serves as the shared capital for both Punjab and Haryana states. Unlike other UTs, Chandigarh is itself a city (not having a separate capital city within it). The correct answer is that it's a UT, not that it belongs to Punjab or Haryana which are separate states.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. True

  2. False

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

Imphal is indeed the capital city of Manipur, one of the northeastern states of India. This is a basic geographical fact about Indian state capitals. The statement is true, making option A the correct answer.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Mizoram

  2. Assam

  3. Manipur

  4. Tripura

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

Unakoti, meaning 'one less than a crore' (999,999), is a rock-cut sculpture site located in Tripura. The site features numerous carved figures and is an important archaeological and tourist destination in the state, dating back to the 7th-9th centuries.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Arunachal Pradesh

  2. Nagaland

  3. Assam

  4. Meghalaya

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

Margherita is a town located in the Tinsukia district of Assam, known for its coal mining heritage and tea gardens. It is situated in the northeastern part of Assam and is an important industrial center in the state.