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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Srinagar
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Shimla
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Chandigarh
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Delhi
C
Correct answer
Explanation
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
Correct answer
Explanation
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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Explanation
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
Correct answer
Explanation
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
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Kohima
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Guwahati
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Bhubaneswar
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nonoe
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Jodhpur
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Jaipur
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Chandigarh
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Chennai
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Chandigarh is the capital of Punjab (and also serves as the capital of Haryana). It is a Union Territory and a planned city distinct from the states it serves as capital for. The other options are capitals or cities in different states - Jodhpur in Rajasthan, Jaipur in Rajasthan, and Chennai in Tamil Nadu.
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Jaipur
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Agartala
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Jodhpur
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Kolkata
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Chandigarh
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Agartala
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Guwahati
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Lucknow
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Gangtok
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Dehradun
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Nainital
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Kolkata
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gandhinagar ,gujrath
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surath , gujrath
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champaran ,bihar
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gandhi ashram , gujrath
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surendra nagar ,gujrath
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dwaraka ,gujrath
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Explanation
The Dandi March (Salt March) began at Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on March 12, 1930. Mahatma Gandhi led this 240-mile march to the coastal village of Dandi to protest the British salt tax. It was NOT from Gandhinagar, Surat, Champaran, Surendranagar, or Dwarka.
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sabarmathi ashram , gujrath
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dwaraka ,gujarath
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gandhi ashram , gujrath
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dandi ,gujrath
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gandhinagar ,gujarath
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sarkej,gujrath
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The Dandi March concluded at the coastal village of Dandi in Gujarat on April 6, 1930, where Gandhi broke the salt law by picking up salt from the beach. The march did NOT end at Sabarmati Ashram (where it began), Dwarka, Gandhinagar, or Sarkej. The entire march route was in coastal Gujarat.
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PUNJAB
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KARNATAKA
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MAHARASHTRA
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KERALA
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is located in Trombay, Maharashtra, near Mumbai. It is India's premier nuclear research facility, named after Dr. Homi Bhabha, the father of India's nuclear program. BARC conducts research in nuclear science, engineering, and related technologies.