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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Guwahati
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Agartala
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Dispur
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Shilong
C
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Dispur is the capital city of Assam, located within the Kamrup Metropolitan district. Many students mistakenly select Guwahati, which is the largest city in Assam, but Dispur serves as the actual administrative capital. The other options are capitals of different northeastern states.
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Sarguja
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Durg
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Dantewada
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Jashpur
C
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NMDC is a navratna public sector company headquartered in Hyderabad, but its iron ore mining operations are located in the Bailadila hills of Chhattisgarh. The Bailadila range is situated in Dantewada district (now part of Sukma district after bifurcation). Dantewada has been NMDC's key iron ore mining hub since the 1960s.
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Kutumsar Caves
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Kanger Valley
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Safed Ghati
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Chitrakote
C
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Kutumsar Caves, Kanger Valley National Park, and Chitrakote Falls are all famous tourist destinations in Chhattisgarh. 'Safed Ghati' is not a recognized tourist location in the state - this appears to be a made-up option.
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Raipur
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Durg
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Bhilai
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Bacheli
A
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NIT Raipur (formerly Government Engineering College, Raipur) was the first NIT in Chhattisgarh. It was established in 1956 and became an NIT in 2005. Raipur is the capital city and the major educational hub of the state.
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Bhopal
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Indore
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Jabalpur
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Gwalior
A
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Bhopal has been the capital of Madhya Pradesh since 1956 when the state was reorganized. Indore, Jabalpur, and Gwalior are major cities in the state but Bhopal is the administrative capital.
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Kolasib
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Saiha
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Aizawl
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None of these
C
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Aizawl is the capital of Mizoram, located at an altitude of about 1,132 meters above sea level. Kolasib and Saiha are district headquarters in Mizoram, while 'None of these' is incorrect. Aizawl is the largest city in Mizoram and serves as its administrative center.
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Kohima
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Dimapur
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Wokha
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Peren
A
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Kohima is the capital of Nagaland, famous for the Battle of Kohima during World War II. Dimapur is the largest city but not the capital, while Wokha and Peren are district headquarters. Kohima has been the capital since Nagaland became a state in 1963.
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Katak
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Puri
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Khordha
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Bhuvaneshvar
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Bhubaneshwar (also spelled Bhubaneswar) is the capital of Odisha (formerly Orissa). The option has 'Bhuvaneshvar' which is a phonetic spelling. Cuttack (Katak) was the former capital, Puri is a temple city, and Khordha is a district. Bhubaneshwar is known as the Temple City of India.
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HamirPur
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Kullu
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Shimla
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Sirmaur
C
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Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh, serving as the summer capital of British India as well. It's situated in the Himalayan foothills and remains one of India's most famous hill stations.
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Chandigarh
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Ambala
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Gurgao
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Rohtak
A
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Chandigarh is the capital of Haryana and also serves as the capital of Punjab. It's a union territory and a planned city designed by Le Corbusier, known for its urban architecture.
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Shrinagar
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Kargil
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Leh
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Udhampur
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Srinagar is the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, situated in the Kashmir Valley. The state also has a winter capital, Jammu, which is used during colder months when the valley experiences heavy snowfall.
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Dhanbad
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Garhwa
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hazaribad
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Ranchi
D
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Ranchi is the capital of Jharkhand, established when the state was carved out of Bihar in 2000. It's located in the Chhotanagpur Plateau region and is known for its natural resources and tribal culture.
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Ambassa
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Udaipur
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Agartala
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Kailashahar
C
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Agartala is the capital of Tripura, located in northeastern India. It's the second-largest city in northeast India and serves as an important cultural and commercial center for the region.
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Agra
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Allahabad
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Kanpur
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Lucknow
D
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Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh and known for its historical significance and cultural heritage. It served as the capital of the Awadh region and is famous for its cuisine, architecture, and crafts.
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Dehradun
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Haridwar
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Roorkee
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Nainital
A
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Dehradun is the capital of Uttarakhand, serving as the administrative and political center of the state since its formation in 2000. Haridwar is a major pilgrimage city, Roorkee hosts IIT Roorkee, and Nainital is a famous hill station - none are state capitals.