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
B
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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.
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Jharkhand
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Karnataka
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Maharashtra
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Uttar Pradesh
B
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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.
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chattishgarg
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Orissa
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Andhra pradesh
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Madhya pradesh
B
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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.
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Bihar
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West Bengal
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Uttar Pradesh
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Jharkhand
A
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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.
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Himachal Pradesh
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Haryana
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Uttranchal
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Kashmir
D
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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.
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Maharashtra
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Orissa
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Madhya Pradesh
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Gujarat
C
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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.
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Rajasthan
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Uttar Pradesh
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Madhya pradesh
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Maharashtra
D
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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.
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Andhra Pradesh
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Orissa
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Madhya Pradesh
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Gujarat
A
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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.
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Varanasi
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Mathura
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Ujjain
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Agra
D
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Jantar Mantar observatories were built by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur in the 18th century at five locations: Delhi, Jaipur, Ujjain, Varanasi, and Mathura. There is no Jantar Mantar in Agra. Therefore, Option D (Agra) is the correct answer to the question asking where Jantar Mantar is NOT present. The other three options (Varanasi, Mathura, Ujjain) all have functioning Jantar Mantar observatories.
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Varanasi
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Mathura
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Ujjain
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Agra
D
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This is a duplicate question of 55500. Jantar Mantar observatories were built by Maharaja Jai Singh II at five locations: Delhi, Jaipur, Ujjain, Varanasi, and Mathura. There is no Jantar Mantar in Agra. Therefore, Option D (Agra) is the correct answer to the question asking where Jantar Mantar is NOT present. The other three options (Varanasi, Mathura, Ujjain) all have functioning Jantar Mantar observatories.
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Kalyan
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Dombivali
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Ulhasnagar
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Thakurli
C
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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.
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SION
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DOMBIVALI
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GHATKOPAR
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AIROLI
C
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Gurukul College is located in Ghatkopar, a suburb in Eastern Mumbai. Sion is in South-Central Mumbai, while Dombivali and Airoli are in different parts of the Mumbai metropolitan region.
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VIDYA VIHAR
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VIKHROLI
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KANJURMARG
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BHANDUP
B
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Vidya Vikas College is located in Vikhroli, a suburb in Mumbai. This is a geographical knowledge question about Mumbai institutions. The other options (Vidya Vihar, Kanjurmarg, Bhandup) are also Mumbai suburbs but not the correct location.
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Goregaon
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Andheri
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Powai
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Malad
C
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IIT Bombay (Indian Institute of Technology Bombay) is located in Powai, a suburb in northeastern Mumbai. The campus sits next to Powai Lake and is easily identifiable by this location. Goregaon, Andheri, and Malad are other Mumbai suburbs but not the IIT location.
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Matunga
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Dadar
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Sion
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Byculla
A
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VJTI (Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute) is located in Matunga, central Mumbai. It's one of the oldest engineering colleges in Mumbai and has been at this location since its establishment. Dadar, Sion, and Byculla are nearby areas but not the correct location.