Indian Geography

Lath Mar Holi, which involves playful stick-beating between men and women, is traditionally celebrated in Mathura and Vrindavan. This unique Holi tradition reenacts the legendary teasing between Lord Krishna and the gopis (milkmaids). The name 'Lath Mar' literally means 'stick-beating' Holi.

Dalhousie is a hill station located in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh in northern India. It was established as a summer retreat by the British in the 1850s and sits at approximately 1,970 meters above sea level in the Dhauladhar mountain range of the Himalayas.

Cherrapunji (now officially Sohra) is located in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya in northeastern India. It is famous for being one of the wettest places on Earth with extreme rainfall records. The town sits on a plateau overlooking the Bangladesh plains.

Hussain Sagar Lake is a man-made lake in Hyderabad, which was part of Andhra Pradesh when this question was created. It's not in West Bengal, Orissa, or Maharashtra.

Fateh Sagar Lake is one of the beautiful lakes in Udaipur, Rajasthan. It's not in Haryana, Gujarat, or Punjab - Rajasthan is correct.

Maharana Pratap Sagar (also known as Pong Dam Lake) is in Himachal Pradesh. It's not in Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, or Madhya Pradesh.

NH 37 passes in front of the National Games Village in Guwahati. This highway connects Guwahati to other parts of Assam and the Northeast. NH 31, NH 38, and NH 37A are other highways in the region but not the one adjacent to the Games Village.

Badami cave temples are located in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka. These rock-cut caves from the Chalukya period (6th-7th century CE) are known for their architectural beauty and sculptures. They are significant examples of Indian rock-cut architecture and early Hindu and Jain temple art.

Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves are located in Odisha (formerly Orissa), near Bhubaneswar. These Jain caves from the 1st century BCE were commissioned by King Kharavela of the Mahameghavahana dynasty. The caves contain important Jain inscriptions and sculptures, making them significant heritage sites.

Barabar Caves are located in the Jehanabad district of Bihar. Dating back to the Mauryan period (3rd century BCE), these are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India. They were commissioned by Emperor Ashoka for the Ajivika sect and feature highly polished internal surfaces.

Amarnath Cave is located in Jammu and Kashmir, in the Himalayas at an altitude of 3,888 meters. It is a Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva and contains a natural ice Shiva lingam that forms annually. The cave is accessible only during summer (July-August) through a challenging pilgrimage.

Chachai Falls is located in Madhya Pradesh, in the Anuppur district. It is the highest waterfall in India with a height of approximately 130 meters, formed by the Bihad River, a tributary of the Son River.

Lingamala Falls is located in Maharashtra, near the hill station of Mahabaleshwar. It is a scenic waterfall formed by the Koyna River and is a popular tourist destination in the Satara district.

Kuntala Falls is located in present-day Telangana (Adilabad district), which was part of Andhra Pradesh until Telangana became a separate state in 2014. The question likely dates to before 2014, making Andhra Pradesh the historically correct answer. At 45 meters, it is the highest waterfall in Telangana, formed by the Kadem River.

SMT. Chandibai Himsuklal Muksukani College (CHM College) is located in Ulhasnagar, a city in the Thane district of Maharashtra. Kalyan and Dombivali are neighboring cities, while Thakurli is a smaller town in the region.