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

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Srinagar

  2. Shimla

  3. Chandigarh

  4. Delhi

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Mumbai

  2. Ahmedabad

  3. Shimla

  4. None

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Chandigarh

  2. Jammu

  3. Srinagar

  4. Patna

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Ranchi

  4. Srinagar

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Jodhpur

  2. Jaipur

  3. Chandigarh

  4. Chennai

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. gandhinagar ,gujrath

  2. surath , gujrath

  3. champaran ,bihar

  4. gandhi ashram , gujrath

  5. surendra nagar ,gujrath

  6. dwaraka ,gujrath

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. sabarmathi ashram , gujrath

  2. dwaraka ,gujarath

  3. gandhi ashram , gujrath

  4. dandi ,gujrath

  5. gandhinagar ,gujarath

  6. sarkej,gujrath

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. PUNJAB

  2. KARNATAKA

  3. MAHARASHTRA

  4. KERALA

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.