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. hadapsar

  2. camp

  3. kondhwa

  4. fatima nagar

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

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Ranjangoan

  2. Junnargaon

  3. Shegaon

  4. None of these

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

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.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Shillong

  2. Itanagar

  3. Guwahati

  4. Tawang

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

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.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Bilaspur

  2. Durg

  3. Raipur

  4. Bhilai

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

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.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Guwahati

  2. Ukhrul

  3. Moirang

  4. Imphal

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

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Jodhpur

  2. Jaipur

  3. Udaipur

  4. Devgarh

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

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Guwahati

  2. Udaipur

  3. Agartala

  4. Mezoram

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

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Nainital

  2. Utarakashi

  3. Bageshwar

  4. Dehradun

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

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.

Multiple choice general knowledge history
  1. pondicheri

  2. Chandighar

  3. Delhi

  4. Andaman

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

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).

Multiple choice general knowledge history
  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujarat

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Maharashtra

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D Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice general knowledge history
  1. Maharastra

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Kerala

  4. Andra Pradesh

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Khajuraho temples are located in Madhya Pradesh. These UNESCO World Heritage monuments are famous for their Nagara-style architecture and intricate erotic sculptures.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. kalahari

  2. Sahara

  3. Thar

  4. khar

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C Correct answer
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.