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
  1. Delhi

  2. Bihar

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Jharkhand

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

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.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Gujurat

  2. M.P.

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Orissa

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

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.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Orissa

  2. M.P.

  3. Assam

  4. W.B.

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

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.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Maharastra

  2. Rajasthan

  3. M.P.

  4. T.N.

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

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.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Jaipur

  2. Jodhpur

  3. Udaipur

  4. Jaisalmer

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

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.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Khaplang

  2. Dimapur

  3. Kohima

  4. Unicameral

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

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.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Gujurat

  2. Punjab

  3. Delhi

  4. U.P.

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

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.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Maharashtra

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Bihar

  4. Gujarat

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

Irfan Pathan is from Gujarat. He is a former Indian cricketer who was born in Baroda (Vadodara), Gujarat, and represented both the Indian national team and Baroda in domestic cricket.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Maharashtra

  2. Uttra Pradesh

  3. Bihar

  4. Gujarat

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

Rohit Sharma is from Maharashtra, which makes option A correct. He has been associated with Mumbai cricket and represents Maharashtra in domestic cricket. Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Gujarat are not his home states.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Bihar

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Assam

  4. Punjab

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

MS Dhoni was born in Bihar (in Ranchi, which was then part of undivided Bihar) before Jharkhand was carved out as a separate state in 2000. While he played for Jharkhand post-2000, his birth state is technically Bihar.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Punjab

  2. Bihar

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Delhi

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

Yuvraj Singh hails from Punjab and has represented Chandigarh/Punjab in domestic cricket. He was not born in Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, or Delhi, making Punjab the correct answer.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Kolkata

  2. Assam

  3. Delhi

  4. Bihar

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

Ishant Sharma plays domestic cricket for Delhi in Ranji Trophy. He is not associated with Kolkata, Assam, or Bihar as his primary state team, making Delhi the correct choice.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture
  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Punjab

  3. Haryana

  4. Jammu and Kashmir

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

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.