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 sports
  1. Bhatinda

  2. Jalandhar

  3. Chandigarh

  4. Jat

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

Kapil Dev, India's legendary all-rounder and 1983 World Cup-winning captain, was born in Chandigarh. This is his birthplace and hometown.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Sangli

  2. Solapur

  3. Osmanabad

  4. Kolhapur

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

Radhanagari is located in the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra. It is known for the Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary and Dam. The other options - Sangli, Solapur, and Osmanabad - are districts in Maharashtra but not where Radhanagari is situated.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Bhandara

  2. Amravati

  3. Gondia

  4. Vardha

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

Chikhaldara is a hill station and wildlife sanctuary located in the Amravati district of Maharashtra. It is the only hill station in the Vidarbha region. Bhandara, Gondia, and Wardha are also districts in Maharashtra but Chikhaldara is not in any of them.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Raigad

  2. Nagpur

  3. Nashik

  4. Pune

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

Matheran is a hill station located in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. It is known for being an eco-sensitive region where vehicles are banned. Matheran is approximately 90 km from Mumbai and is a popular tourist destination.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Nandurbar

  2. Gondia

  3. Satara

  4. Yavatmal

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

Dandpaneshwar Ganesh Mandir is located in Nandurbar district of Maharashtra. Gondia is in eastern Maharashtra, Satara is in western Maharashtra, and Yavatmal is in Vidarbha region.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Verul

  2. Ahmadnagar

  3. Aurangabad

  4. Pune

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

Ajanta Caves are located in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra. Verul (Ellora) is also in Aurangabad but is a different cave complex. Ahmadnagar and Pune are separate districts.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Ahmadnagar

  2. Satara

  3. Pune

  4. Sangli

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

Nevesa (also spelled Nevasa) is located in Ahmadnagar district of Maharashtra. It is an ancient archaeological site. Satara, Pune, and Sangli are in different regions.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Sindhudurg

  2. Ratnagiri

  3. Satara

  4. Pune

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

Panchgani is a hill station located in Satara district of Maharashtra, in the Sahyadri range. Sindhudurg and Ratnagiri are coastal districts, while Pune is a separate district.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. United Provice

  2. East Province

  3. East Provice

  4. Unified Provice

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

Uttar Pradesh was known as the United Provinces during British rule, referring to the Agra and Awadh provinces being united. This name continued until shortly after independence when it was renamed. The other options don't match the historical name.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. baroda

  2. china

  3. amit ko bhi nahi malum

  4. manipur

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

This is a humorous/joke question where option C literally translates to 'even Amit doesn't know'. Without context about who 'Amit' is or what this question refers to, the humorous self-referential answer appears to be the intended response. This type of meta-humor is common in informal quiz contexts.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Dharamsala

  2. Barabati Stadium

  3. DY Patil Stadium

  4. Brabourne Stadium

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

Dharamsala (also spelled Dharamshala) in Himachal Pradesh is home to the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, which hosts international cricket matches. The other options are located in different states: Barabati Stadium is in Cuttack, Odisha; DY Patil Stadium is in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra; and Brabourne Stadium is in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Karnataka

  2. J & K

  3. Goa

  4. Kerala

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

The Amarnath Temple is a Hindu shrine located in Jammu and Kashmir, dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is situated in a cave at an altitude of 3,888 meters in the Himalayas and is a major pilgrimage destination.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture
  1. north east karnataka

  2. north west karnataka

  3. south west karnataka

  4. south east karnataka

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

Tulu is primarily spoken in the southwestern districts of Karnataka, specifically in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts (the Tulu Nadu region). This region borders Kerala and has a distinct linguistic and cultural identity. The other directional options (north-east, north-west, south-east) are incorrect for Tulu's geographical distribution.