Geography
Indian Geography
2,320 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
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Tripura
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Himachal Pradesh
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Punjab
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Jammu and kashmir
D
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Amarnath Cave is located in Jammu and Kashmir. It is a famous Hindu pilgrimage site dedicated to Lord Shiva, situated in the Himalayas at an altitude of 3,888 meters.
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Varanasi
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Allahabad
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Kanpur
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Lucknow
D
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Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh. Varanasi is a holy city, Allahabad (Prayagraj) is known for the confluence of rivers, and Kanpur is a major industrial city, but Lucknow serves as the administrative capital.
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Madhya Pradesh
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Maharashtra
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Meghalaya
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Uttar Pradesh
B
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Shri Rahi Rukmini Panduranga Devasthanam is located in Maharashtra. This is a temple dedicated to Lord Krishna and Rukmini.
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Delhi
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Bihar
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Uttar Pradesh
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Jharkhand
A
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ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) has its headquarters and a prominent temple in Delhi. While ISKCON has temples across India including Bihar, UP, and Jharkhand, the question likely refers to the main headquarters temple.
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Gujurat
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M.P.
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Rajasthan
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Orissa
C
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Amer Fort (also known as Amber Fort) is located in Amer, Rajasthan, approximately 11 kilometers from Jaipur. Built by Raja Man Singh I in the late 16th century, this UNESCO World Heritage site is famous for its artistic Hindu-style elements on its gates and walls.
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Dhauli Giri (Dhaulagiri) is located in Odisha (formerly Orissa), near Bhubaneswar. This is the site of Emperor Ashoka's Kalinga War (261 BCE) after which he embraced Buddhism. The famous rock edicts of Ashora and the modern Shanti Stupa (Peace Pagoda) are located here.
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Maharastra
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Rajasthan
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M.P.
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T.N.
B
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Mount Abu is a hill station located in the Aravalli Range in Rajasthan, famous for the Dilwara Temples and Nakki Lake. It is the only hill station in Rajasthan.
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Jaipur
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Jodhpur
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Udaipur
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Jaisalmer
A
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Jaipur has been the capital of Rajasthan since the state's formation in 1949. Known as the 'Pink City' due to its distinctive colored buildings, Jaipur is both the largest city and the administrative capital of the state. Other options are important Rajasthani cities but not the capital.
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Khaplang
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Dimapur
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Kohima
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Unicameral
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Kohima is the capital city of Nagaland. Dimapur is the largest city and commercial hub, Khaplang refers to a Naga nationalist leader, and Unicameral describes a legislature type.
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Bandra, Borivali and Churchgate
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Bombay, Baroda, and Central India
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Baroda, Bombay and Central India
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Baroda, Bandra & Central India
B
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BB&CI stands for Bombay, Baroda, and Central India Railway, which was a major railway company operating during British colonial rule. It connected key cities in western India and was later merged to form Western Railway. The options Bandra/Bandra are suburbs, not the full railway name.
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Gujrat
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Rajasthan
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Madhya Pradesh
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None of the above
A
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Dandiya is a traditional folk dance form originating from the Indian state of Gujarat, usually performed during the festival of Navratri. Thus, Gujarat is the correct answer.
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Gujurat
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Punjab
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Delhi
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U.P.
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Dhokla is a traditional Gujarati snack made from fermented rice and chickpea batter. Gujarat is renowned for its diverse vegetarian cuisine, with dhokla being one of its most iconic dishes. The other states listed (Punjab, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh) have their own distinct culinary traditions but are not associated with dhokla.
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Uttar Pradesh
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Punjab
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Haryana
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Jammu and Kashmir
D
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Gulmarg is a famous ski resort in Jammu and Kashmir, known for its gondola lift. Leh-Ladakh is also in Jammu and Kashmir (now a Union Territory). Neither Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, nor Haryana contain these Himalayan destinations.
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Uttarpradesh
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Maharashtra
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Andhra Pradesh
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Madhya Pradesh
B
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Panchgani is a hill station located in Maharashtra, in the Satara district. It is known for its scenic plateau views and proximity to Mahabaleshwar. Panchgani gets its name from the five hills surrounding it (Paanch = five, gani = hills).
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Punjab
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Madhya Pradesh
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Maharastra
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Gujarat
B
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Khajuraho, famous for its Nagara-style architecture and erotic sculptures, is located in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh. It was built by the Chandela dynasty between 950-1050 AD and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.