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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Aizawl
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Kohima
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Bhubaneswar
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Puducherry
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Aizawl is the capital of Mizoram. Kohima is the capital of Nagaland, Bhubaneswar is the capital of Odisha, and Puducherry (Pondicherry) is a union territory.
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Kohima
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Bhubaneswar
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Puducherry
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Chandigarh
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Kohima is the capital of Nagaland. Bhubaneswar is the capital of Odisha, Puducherry is a union territory, and Chandigarh serves as capital of both Punjab and Haryana.
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Puducherry
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Chandigarh
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Jaipur
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Gangtok
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Puducherry (formerly Pondicherry) is a Union Territory whose capital is also called Puducherry. It is located on the southeastern coast of India and was a French colonial settlement. Chandigarh, Jaipur, and Gangtok are capitals of other states/UTs.
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Chandigarh
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Jaipur
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Gangtok
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Chennai[
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Chandigarh is the capital of Punjab (and also serves as the capital of Haryana). It is a planned city designed by Le Corbusier and was built to replace Lahore after partition. Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan, Gangtok of Sikkim, and Chennai is misspelled.
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Jaipur
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Gangtok
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Chennai
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Agartala
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Jaipur is the capital city of Rajasthan, known as the 'Pink City' due to the color of its buildings. It was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1727. Gangtok, Chennai, and Agartala are capitals of Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, and Tripura respectively.
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Lucknow
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Dehradun
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Kolkata
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none
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The correct answer is 'Lucknow' because it is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state. Dehradun is the capital of Uttarakhand, Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal, and 'none' is incorrect.
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Aizawl
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Kohima
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Bengaluru
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Gangtok
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The correct answer is 'Bengaluru' because it is the capital city of Karnataka. Aizawl is the capital of Mizoram, Kohima is the capital of Nagaland, and Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.