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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Shrinagar
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Kargil
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Leh
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Udhampur
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Srinagar is the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, situated in the Kashmir Valley. The state also has a winter capital, Jammu, which is used during colder months when the valley experiences heavy snowfall.
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Dhanbad
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Garhwa
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hazaribad
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Ranchi
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Ranchi is the capital of Jharkhand, established when the state was carved out of Bihar in 2000. It's located in the Chhotanagpur Plateau region and is known for its natural resources and tribal culture.
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Ambassa
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Udaipur
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Agartala
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Kailashahar
C
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Agartala is the capital of Tripura, located in northeastern India. It's the second-largest city in northeast India and serves as an important cultural and commercial center for the region.
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Agra
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Allahabad
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Kanpur
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Lucknow
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Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh and known for its historical significance and cultural heritage. It served as the capital of the Awadh region and is famous for its cuisine, architecture, and crafts.
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Dehradun
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Haridwar
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Roorkee
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Nainital
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Dehradun is the capital of Uttarakhand, serving as the administrative and political center of the state since its formation in 2000. Haridwar is a major pilgrimage city, Roorkee hosts IIT Roorkee, and Nainital is a famous hill station - none are state capitals.
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Tawang
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Bomdila
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Itanagar
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Akashiganga
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Itanagar is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh, named after the Ita Fort. Tawang is famous for its monastery, Bomdila is a hill station, and Akashiganga is a pilgrimage site - none are the state capital.
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Dispur
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Guvhati
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Hazo
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Tezpur
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Dispur is the capital of Assam, located within Guwahati city. It's a suburb of Guwahati which is the largest city. Tezpur and the misspelled 'Hazo' (likely Hajo) are important towns but not the capital.
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Gaya
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Patna
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Muzzafarpur
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Chapra
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Patna is the capital of Bihar, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It was ancient Pataliputra. Gaya is a pilgrimage site, Muzaffarpur and Chapra are important cities but not the capital.
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Chandigarh
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Mohali
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Panchkula
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None of these
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Chandigarh is itself a Union Territory and serves as the capital of both Punjab and Haryana. It was designed by Le Corbusier. Mohali and Panchkula are satellite cities in Punjab and Haryana respectively.
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Korba
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Durg
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Raipur
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Raigarh
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Raipur is the capital of Chhattisgarh, formed in 2000 when the state was carved out of Madhya Pradesh. Korba, Durg, and Raigarh are industrial cities but not the capital. Raipur is the administrative and commercial center.
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Silvasa
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Dadar
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Nagar Haveli
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None of these
A
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Silvassa (spelled Silvasa in options) is the capital of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, a Union Territory. It's the administrative center. 'Dadra' and 'Nagar Haveli' refer to the two regions that constitute the territory, not specific cities.
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Siha
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Kolasib
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Imphal
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Champhai
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Imphal is the capital city of Manipur, a state in northeast India. The other options are locations in Mizoram (Kolasib, Champhai) and Manipur (Chandel is a district, not the capital).
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Chandel
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Bhisnupur
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Ukhrul
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Shillong
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Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya, known as the 'Abode of Clouds'. The other options are places in Manipur - Chandel and Ukhrul are districts, and Bishnupur (misspelled as Bhisnupur) is a town.
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Hoobli
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Belgaum
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Karwar
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None
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Belgaum (Belagavi) is a disputed territory between Maharashtra and Karnataka, with both states claiming it based on linguistic demographics. Maharashtra argues that Marathi-speaking areas should belong to it. The dispute has been pending before the Mahajan Commission since the 1960s.
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Maharashtra
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Goa
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Delhi
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Rajasthan
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Chittorgarh Fort, the largest fort in India by area, is located in Rajasthan's Chittorgarh district. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was the capital of Mewar kingdom, famous for Jauhar tales of Rani Padmini.