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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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.
B
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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.
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Delhi
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Patna
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Porvorim
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Chandigarh
B
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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.