Geography
Indian Geography
2,320 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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delhi
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goa
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rajasthan
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assam
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Guwahati is the largest city in Assam, located in northeastern India. Delhi is in the north, Goa is a coastal state in the west, and Rajasthan is a state in northern India.
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goa
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maharashtra
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gujarat
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punjab
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Junagadh is a historical city located in Gujarat state in western India. Goa is a separate state on the west coast, Maharashtra is north of Goa, and Punjab is in northern India.
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himachal pradesh
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uttar pradesh
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andra pradesh
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delhi
A
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Kullu is a famous hill station and valley located in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is known for its scenic beauty, temples, and as a popular tourist destination in northern India.
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Daman
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Delhi
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Puducherry
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Chandigarh
D
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Chandigarh is a union territory and also serves as the capital of both Punjab and Haryana states. As a union territory, its capital is Chandigarh itself, making this a straightforward identification.
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assam
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punjab
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rajasthan
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delhi
C
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Jaipur is the capital and largest city of Rajasthan, known as the 'Pink City' for its distinctive terracotta-colored architecture. It is a major tourist destination famous for its palaces and forts.
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Amritsar is a major city in the state of Punjab, famous for the Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib), the spiritual center of Sikhism. It is located in northwestern India near the Pakistan border.
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himachal pradesh
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andra pradesh
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uttar pradesh
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madhya pradesh
D
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Bhopal is the capital city of Madhya Pradesh, a large state in central India. The name 'Madhya Pradesh' literally translates to 'central province', reflecting its geographic position in the heart of India. Himachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh are different Indian states located in northern and southern regions.
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punjab
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orissa
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assam
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delhi
B
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Cuttack is a major city in the state of Odisha (formerly Orissa) in eastern India. It was the capital of Orissa before Bhubaneswar. Punjab is in north India, Assam in northeast, and Delhi is a union territory and national capital territory, not the state where Cuttack is located.
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rajasthan
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goa
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gujarat
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assam
B
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Panaji (Panjim) is the capital of the state of Goa in western India. Rajasthan is in northwest India, Gujarat is south of Rajasthan but also northwest, and Assam is in northeast India. Panaji specifically belongs to Goa.
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Dehradun
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Kolkata
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Lucknow
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Chandigarh
A
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Dehradun serves as the capital of Uttarakhand. It houses the state legislature, secretariat, and other important government offices of Uttarakhand state.
D
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The Naina Devi Temple is located in Himachal Pradesh, in the Bilaspur district. It is one of the Shakti Peethas and is a significant pilgrimage site. It is not in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, or Andhra Pradesh.
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The Jwalamukhi Temple (Jwala Devi Temple) is located in Himachal Pradesh, in the Kangra district. It is famous for its eternal flame and is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. It is not in Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, or Uttar Pradesh.
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Hyderabad
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Guwahati
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Kolkata
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Itanagar
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Dispur
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Guwahati
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Bilaspur
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Raipur
D
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Lingaraja Temple is located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha (Orissa). It is one of the oldest temples in Bhubaneswar and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Assam, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh do not house this particular 11th-century temple.