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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Delhi
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Bihar
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Uttar Pradesh
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Jharkhand
A
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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.
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Gujurat
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M.P.
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Rajasthan
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Orissa
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.
A
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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
C
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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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Oshiwara
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Charkop
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Marol
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Chandivali
A
Correct answer
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Oshiwara is the proposed slow station on Western Railway between Andheri and Borivali in Mumbai. The station was planned to serve the growing Oshiwara industrial and residential area. Charkop, Marol, and Chandivali are different locations in the region.
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Gujrat
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Rajasthan
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Madhya Pradesh
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None of the above
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Gujurat
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Punjab
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Delhi
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U.P.
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.
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Maharashtra
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Uttar Pradesh
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Bihar
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Gujarat
D
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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.
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Maharashtra
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Uttra Pradesh
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Bihar
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Gujarat
A
Correct answer
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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.
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Bihar
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Tamil Nadu
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Assam
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Punjab
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.
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Punjab
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Bihar
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Andhra Pradesh
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Delhi
A
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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.
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Kolkata
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Assam
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Delhi
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Bihar
C
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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.
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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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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.