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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Pilak
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Deotamura
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Agartala
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Unakoti
C
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Agartala is the capital city of Tripura, located near the Bangladesh border. It is the second-largest city in Northeast India after Guwahati. The other options - Pilak (archaeological site), Deotamura (rock carvings), and Unakoti (Shiva pilgrimage) - are tourist destinations but not the capital.
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Dimapur
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Kohima
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Longleng
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Peren
B
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Kohima is the capital of Nagaland, situated in the foothills of the Japfü range. It is known for the historic Battle of Kohima during World War II. The other options - Dimapur (commercial hub), Longleng, and Peren - are districts or cities but not the state capital.
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Faridabad
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Gurgaon
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Chandigarh
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Hisar
C
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Chandigarh serves as the capital of both Haryana and Punjab, and is also a Union Territory. It was designed by Le Corbusier and is known for its urban planning. The other options - Faridabad and Gurgaon (industrial hubs in NCR) and Hisar - are important Haryana cities but not the capital.
B
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Raipur has been the capital of Chhattisgarh since the state's formation in 2000. It is the largest city in the state and a major commercial center. The other options - Durg, Bhilai (steel city), and Korba (power hub) - are important industrial cities but not the capital.
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Sikkim
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Uttranchal
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Chandigarh
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Goa
C
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Chandigarh is the odd one out because it is a Union Territory and a city, while Sikkim, Uttarakhand, and Goa are full states of India. Chandigarh also serves as the capital of two states (Punjab and Haryana), which makes it administratively different from the others.
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Uttranchal
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Madhya Pradesh
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Jharkhand
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Chattisgarh
B
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Bhedaghat, famous for its marble rocks and Dhuandhar Falls on the Narmada River, is located in Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh. It is a major tourist destination known for its scenic beauty. Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh are neighboring states but not the correct location.
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Tamil Nadu
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Karnataka
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Punjab
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Delhi
A
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The Golden Temple of Sripuram (Sri Puram Spiritual Park) is located in Vellore district of Tamil Nadu. It was built by the Sri Narayani Peedam and features a temple covered entirely in gold. Karnataka, Punjab (where the Golden Temple Amritsar is located), and Delhi are incorrect.
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Gujarat
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Madhya Pradesh
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Rajasthan
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Maharashtra
C
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Amer Fort (also known as Amber Fort) is located in Rajasthan, India - specifically near Jaipur. It is a major tourist attraction and UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its Hindu and Mughal architectural influence. Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra are incorrect states.
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Rajashthan
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Madhya Pradesh
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West Bengal
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Tamil Nadu
A
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Neemrana Fort is located in Rajasthan (option A has a typo spelling it as Rajashthan). It is a famous heritage hotel and fort-palace in the Alwar district of Rajasthan. Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu are incorrect.
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Port Blair
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Karavati
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Pune
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Raipur
A
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Explanation
The Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI) is located in Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is one of the premier institutes under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), conducting research on tropical agriculture, island ecosystems, and crops suited to the region.
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Assam
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Meghalaya
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Manipur
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Sikkim
A
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Explanation
North Cachar Hills (now officially called Dima Hasao district) is located in the state of Assam in Northeast India. It's an autonomous district council area within Assam, not part of Meghalaya, Manipur, or Sikkim.
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Himachal Pradesh
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Uttaranchal
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Goa
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Jammu and Kashmir
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Himachal Pradesh
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Uttaranchal
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Goa
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Jammu and Kashmir
D
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Explanation
Jawahar Tunnel is located in Jammu and Kashmir on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway. It is a key infrastructure project connecting the Kashmir valley to the rest of India. The tunnel passes through the Pir Panjal range and is named after Jawaharlal Nehru.
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Punjab
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Madhya Pradesh
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Bihar
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Andaman & Nicobar
B
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Jhabua is a district in Madhya Pradesh known for its significant tribal population, primarily Bhil tribes. The Jhabua tribals are indigenous communities from this region. Punjab, Bihar, and Andaman & Nicobar are other Indian regions but not associated with Jhabua tribals.
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Ladakh
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Jammu
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Kashmir
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Srinagar
B
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Vaishno Devi temple is located in the Trikuta Mountains near Katra in the Jammu province. It is one of the most revered Hindu pilgrimage sites dedicated to Goddess Vaishno Devi. The shrine attracts millions of devotees annually and is accessible through a trek from Katra base camp.