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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hadapsar
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camp
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kondhwa
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fatima nagar
B
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Explanation
AFMC (Armed Forces Medical College) is located in the Pune Camp area, which is a military cantonment region in Pune. This location is historically significant as AFMC is a premier medical institution under the Armed Forces.
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Lavasa
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Lavale
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Undri
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Uruli
B
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Explanation
SIBM (Symbiosis Institute of Business Management) moved from its Senapati Bapat Road location to the Lavale village campus, which is part of the larger Symbiosis Knowledge Village. This relocation was part of Symbiosis's expansion into a larger, dedicated campus area.
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Sikkim
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Arunachal Pradesh
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Goa
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Manipur
B
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Itanagar, the capital of Arunachal Pradesh, literally means 'Town of Bricks' in Sanskrit-derived local languages. This is a direct etymology question about Indian state capitals.
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Ranjangoan
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Junnargaon
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Shegaon
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None of these
C
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Sant Gajanan Maharaj College is located in Shegaon, Maharashtra. Shegaon is a pilgrimage town famous for the temple of Sant Gajanan Maharaj. The other locations (Ranjangoan, Junnargaon) are not the correct locations for this college.
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Nagpur
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Latur
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Amravati
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Akola
C
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Prof Ram Meghe College of Engineering is located in Amravati district of Maharashtra. The college was established in this district and operates from there. The other districts listed (Nagpur, Latur, Akola) are not the correct location.
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Shillong
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Itanagar
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Guwahati
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Tawang
B
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Itanagar is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh, a northeastern state of India. Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya, Guwahati is a major city in Assam, and Tawang is a famous town in Arunachal Pradesh known for its monastery.
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Bilaspur
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Durg
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Raipur
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Bhilai
C
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Raipur has been the capital of Chhattisgarh since the state's formation in 2000 when it separated from Madhya Pradesh. Bilaspur, Durg, and Bhilai are important cities in Chhattisgarh but not the capital. Raipur was chosen for its central location and infrastructure.
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Guwahati
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Ukhrul
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Moirang
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Imphal
D
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Explanation
Imphal is the capital city of Manipur, located in northeastern India. Guwahati is actually the largest city in Assam, while Ukhrul and Moirang are towns in Manipur but not the state capital.
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Jodhpur
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Jaipur
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Udaipur
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Devgarh
B
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Explanation
Jaipur has been the capital of Rajasthan since 1949. Jodhpur and Udaipur are major cities in Rajasthan known for their forts and palaces, while Devgarh is a smaller town.
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Guwahati
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Udaipur
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Agartala
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Mezoram
C
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Explanation
Agartala is the capital of Tripura. Guwahati is in Assam, Udaipur is a town in Tripura (not to be confused with Udaipur in Rajasthan), and 'Mezoram' appears to be a misspelling of Mizoram, which is a separate state.
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Nainital
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Utarakashi
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Bageshwar
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Dehradun
D
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Dehradun is the capital of Uttarakhand, serving as the interim capital since the state's formation in 2000. Nainital is a popular hill station, while Uttarkashi and Bageshwar are districts in the state.
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pondicheri
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Chandighar
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Delhi
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Andaman
B
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The question is poorly worded but refers to Chandigarh, which is a Union Territory and serves as its own administrative headquarters. It's also unique as the shared capital of Punjab and Haryana. Note: The option spells it 'Chandighar' (typo for Chandigarh).
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Rajasthan
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Gujarat
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Madhya Pradesh
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Maharashtra
D
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Explanation
Ajanta and Ellora caves are located in Maharashtra. Ajanta caves are known for Buddhist art and paintings, while Ellora caves feature Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain temples.
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Maharastra
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Madhya Pradesh
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Kerala
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Andra Pradesh
B
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Explanation
Khajuraho temples are located in Madhya Pradesh. These UNESCO World Heritage monuments are famous for their Nagara-style architecture and intricate erotic sculptures.
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kalahari
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Sahara
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Thar
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khar
C
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Explanation
The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, is the largest desert in India. Located in Rajasthan, it covers approximately 200,000 square kilometers and extends into Pakistan. Neither Sahara (Africa) nor Kalahari (Africa) are in India.