Indian Geography

Chhattisgarh's capital is Raipur, Jharkhand's is Ranchi, and Uttarakhand (Uttaranchal) has Dehradun as its capital. These three states were formed in 2000. Patna is Bihar's capital, and Nainital is a city in Uttarakhand, not its capital.

The Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath is in Uttar Pradesh. This ancient sculpture is now India's national emblem and features four Asiatic lions standing back to back. Bihar (where Buddha attained enlightenment) and Madhya Pradesh have other important Ashokan pillars but not the Lion Capital.

Imphal is the capital of Manipur, a northeastern state of India. It is one of the oldest cities in the region and an important cultural and economic center. Shillong was the capital of undivided Assam (and is now Meghalaya's capital), Kohima is the capital of Nagaland, and Aizawl is the capital of Mizoram.

Dispur is the capital of Assam and is actually a suburb of Guwahati, the largest city in the state. Dispur became the capital in 1973 when Shillong became the capital of the new state of Meghalaya after the partition of Assam. Guwahati is a major city but not the capital, Kohima is Nagaland's capital, and Panaji is Goa's capital.

Dehradun is the capital of Uttarakhand, serving as the administrative center since the state's formation in 2000. Almora and Nainital are other cities in Uttarakhand, while Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh.

Kota is located in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is famous for its coaching institutes for competitive exams and its historical palaces. Kota is situated on the banks of the Chambal River in southeastern Rajasthan.

The Chotanagpur Plateau covers most of Jharkhand state and extends into neighboring states. It is one of the most significant geographical features of Jharkhand, covering a major portion of the state. The plateau is rich in mineral resources like coal, iron ore, and manganese, and has a distinct tribal culture and history.

The Khyber Pass (Khaibar) is located in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan, connecting Afghanistan and Pakistan. Zojila, Palghat, and Bhorghat are all mountain passes within India's territory.

The Mahadeo Hills are located in Madhya Pradesh, part of the Satpura Range in central India. They are not in Rajasthan, Bihar, or West Bengal, making Madhya Pradesh the correct location.

Tehri Dam is the highest dam in India, located in Uttarakhand on the Bhagirathi River with a height of 260.5 meters. Kishau is proposed but unbuilt, Bhakra is a major dam but not the highest, and Dharoi is in Gujarat.

India's Zero Mile Stone is located in Nagpur, marking the geographical center of colonial India and the starting point for measuring distances. This monument was established by the British in 1907. Kanpur, Jabalpur, and Jaipur are major cities but none hosts this基准 point.

Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga is situated on the Mandhata island in the Narmada River, Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the 12 sacred Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva. Trymbakeshwar is near Nashik (Godavari origin), Gushmeshwar is near Ellora, and Mahakaleshwar is in Ujjain.

Dehradun is the capital of Uttarakhand (originally named Uttaranchal when created in 2000). It serves as the interim capital and largest city in the state. Nainital is the judicial capital, while Varanasi and Badrinath are in other states.