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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Madhya Pradesh
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Punjab
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Gujarat
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Rajasthan
D
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Kota is located in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is famous for its coaching institutes for competitive exams and its historical palaces. Kota is situated on the banks of the Chambal River in southeastern Rajasthan.
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Madhya Pradesh
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Jharkhand
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Chhatisgarh
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Bihar
B
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The Chotanagpur Plateau covers most of Jharkhand state and extends into neighboring states. It is one of the most significant geographical features of Jharkhand, covering a major portion of the state. The plateau is rich in mineral resources like coal, iron ore, and manganese, and has a distinct tribal culture and history.
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Zozila
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Palghat
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Khaibar
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Bhorghat
C
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The Khyber Pass (Khaibar) is located in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan, connecting Afghanistan and Pakistan. Zojila, Palghat, and Bhorghat are all mountain passes within India's territory.
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Rajasthan
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Bihar
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MadhyaPradesh
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WestBengal
C
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The Mahadeo Hills are located in Madhya Pradesh, part of the Satpura Range in central India. They are not in Rajasthan, Bihar, or West Bengal, making Madhya Pradesh the correct location.
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Kanpur
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Jabalpur
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Nagpur
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Jaipur
C
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India's Zero Mile Stone is located in Nagpur, marking the geographical center of colonial India and the starting point for measuring distances. This monument was established by the British in 1907. Kanpur, Jabalpur, and Jaipur are major cities but none hosts this基准 point.
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Nainital
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Dehradun
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Varanasi
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Badrinath
B
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Dehradun is the capital of Uttarakhand (originally named Uttaranchal when created in 2000). It serves as the interim capital and largest city in the state. Nainital is the judicial capital, while Varanasi and Badrinath are in other states.
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Jamshedpur
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Tata Nagar
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Ranchi
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Raipur
C
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Ranchi is the capital of Jharkhand, created in 2000 from southern Bihar. It is the largest city in the state and an important industrial and educational hub. Jamshedpur and Tata Nagar are the same city (a major industrial center), while Raipur is in Chhattisgarh.
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Itanagar
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Imphal
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Tripura
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Silchar
A
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Itanagar is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh, located in the foothills of the Himalayas. It is the largest city in the state and an important administrative center. Imphal is the capital of Manipur, Tripura is a state, and Silchar is in Assam.
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Gangtok
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Manipur
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Agartala
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Aizwal
D
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Aizawl is the capital city of Mizoram, one of the northeastern states of India. Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim, Agartala is the capital of Tripura, and Manipur is a state (not a capital) with Imphal as its capital. Note: the spelling in the option is Aizwal, but the correct spelling is Aizawl.
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Kohima
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Dispur
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Agartala
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Guwhati
C
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Agartala is the capital city of Tripura, a northeastern state of India. Kohima is the capital of Nagaland, Dispur is the capital of Assam, and Guwahati is the largest city in Assam (not a capital). Note: option D spells it Guwhati instead of Guwahati.
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Manali
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Kulu
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Shimla
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Nainital
C
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Shimla has been the capital of Himachal Pradesh since the state's formation in 1971. It served as the summer capital of British India, which is why it was chosen as the administrative center. Manali and Kulu are popular tourist destinations in Himachal, while Nainital is in Uttarakhand.
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Gangtok
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Agartala
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Dehra Dun
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Dispur
B
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Agartala is the capital city of Tripura, a northeastern state of India. Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim, Dehra Dun is a major city in Uttarakhand, and Dispur is the capital of Assam.
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West Bengal
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Pondicherry
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Maharashtra
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Tamil Nadu
B
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Kadagu Yerra is a traditional Chettinad dish from the Pondicherry region (now Puducherry), known for its distinctive red color from dried red chillies. It is a signature cuisine of the region.
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Delhi
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Uttar Pradesh
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Maharashtra
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Bihar
A
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Chole Bhature is a iconic dish from Delhi, consisting of spicy chickpea curry (chole) served with fried bread (bhature). It is a staple street food of Delhi and originates from the Punjab region but became synonymous with Delhi.
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Orissa
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Gujarat
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Kashmir
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West Bengal
D
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Mishti Doi is a traditional sweetened yogurt dessert that originates from West Bengal. It is made by fermenting sweetened milk and is a signature dessert of Bengali cuisine, often served after meals.