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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Patna
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Porvorim
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Chandigarh
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Patna is the capital of Bihar. Delhi is a union territory and capital of India, Porvorim is in Goa, and Chandigarh is a union territory serving as capital of both Punjab and Haryana. The question asks for Bihar's capital city.
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Shrinath Temple (Shrinathji) is located in Nathdwara, Rajasthan. It is a pilgrimage site dedicated to Lord Krishna as a child. The temple houses the idol of Shrinathji, believed to be self-manifested. AP, Goa, and HP are not the location of this Vaishnava shrine.
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Raipur
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Hyderabad
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Guwahati
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Bilaspur
C
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The Kela Devi Temple is an ancient Hindu temple located in the Karauli district of Rajasthan. It is dedicated to Goddess Kela Devi and is an important pilgrimage site in the region.
C
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The Tirumala Tirupati Balaji Temple is located in Andhra Pradesh's Chittoor district. It is one of the richest and most visited Hindu temples in the world, dedicated to Lord Venkateswara.
D
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The Kamakhya Temple is a major Hindu pilgrimage site located in Guwahati, Assam. It is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas and is dedicated to the goddess Kamakhya, representing the feminine divine.
C
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The Shakumbhari Devi Temple is located in Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh. It is dedicated to Goddess Shakumbhari Devi, an incarnation of Goddess Durga, and is an important Shakti Peeth.
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Gandhinagar
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Shimla
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Ahmedabad
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None
C
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Ahmedabad is the largest city in Gujarat and was formerly the capital of the state. While Gandhinagar is now the capital, Ahmedabad remains the most well-known and populous city in Gujarat. The question likely asks for the major city rather than the capital.
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Srinagar
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Shimla
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Chandigarh
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Delhi
C
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Chandigarh is a union territory that serves as the capital of both Punjab and Haryana. It was designed by Le Corbusier and is known for its urban planning and architecture. While the question asks about Haryana, Chandigarh is the correct answer as it is Haryana's capital.
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Mumbai
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Ahmedabad
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Shimla
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None
C
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Shimla is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. It served as the summer capital of British India and remains a major hill station and administrative center of the state.
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Chandigarh
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Jammu
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Srinagar
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Patna
C
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Srinagar serves as the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, while Jammu is the winter capital. The state historically had two capitals due to its geographical and climatic conditions.
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Delhi
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Mumbai
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Ranchi
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Srinagar
C
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Ranchi is the capital city of Jharkhand, which became a separate state in 2000. It serves as the administrative and political center of the state.
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Bhopal
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Bengaluru
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Jabalpur
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Srinagar
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Bhopal
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Imphal
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Guwahati
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Shimla
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Imphal
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Aizawl
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Guwahati
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Cuttack