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
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kohima
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gangtok
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port blair
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shillong
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.
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dimapur
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shillong
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siliguri
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kohima
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.
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sector 17
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Chandimandir
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Chandigarh
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Dac, Mohali
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dadra
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silvasa
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gandhinagar
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nagar
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.
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rajasthan
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gujrat
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maharashtra
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orissa
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.
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gujrat
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rajhasthan
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madhya pradesh
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karnataka
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.
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Rajasthan
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West bengal
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Madhya Pradesh
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Bihar
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.
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Punjab
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haryana
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Himachal
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Uttranchal
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.
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Chandigarh
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Punjab
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haryana
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none, it's a UT
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.
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.
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Mizoram
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Assam
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Manipur
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Tripura
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.
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Arunachal Pradesh
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Nagaland
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Assam
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Meghalaya
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.
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Itanagar
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Ziro
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Bomdila
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Tawang
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh is home to the Tawang Monastery, which is the largest Buddhist monastery in India and second largest in the world after the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. It was founded in 1680-81 by Merak Lama Lodre Gyatso.
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Mizoram
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Manipur
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Nagaland
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Tripura
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Triple Falls is located in Dimapur, which is the largest city in Nagaland. It's a popular tourist attraction featuring three tiers of waterfalls. The other options are states in Northeast India but not the correct location.
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Kanpur
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Bilaspur
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Kolhapur
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Patna
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Kanpur is known as a major leather and shoe manufacturing centre in Uttar Pradesh. It has a long history of leather industry and produces footwear for domestic and export markets.