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

Multiple choice general knowledge history
  1. Shillong

  2. Itanagar

  3. Imphal

  4. Bhopal

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Itanagar is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh. Shillong was the capital of Assam and is now the capital of Meghalaya, Imphal is the capital of Manipur, and Bhopal is the capital of Madhya Pradesh.

Multiple choice general knowledge history
  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Gujarat

  3. Delhi

  4. Maharastra

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Ashoka Pillar at Sarnath is located in Uttar Pradesh. Sarnath, near Varanasi in UP, is where Buddha delivered his first sermon, and Emperor Ashoka erected the famous pillar with the Lion Capital there.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. GULMARG

  2. MANALI

  3. MOUNT ABU

  4. SIMLA

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Winter Games 2008 were held in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, which is India's premier skiing destination. Gulmarg's high altitude and excellent snow conditions make it ideal for winter sports. Manali, Mount Abu, and Simla are hill stations but not hosts of the 2008 National Winter Games.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. near Mayavi Tila

  2. behind Kali tekri

  3. Below sunset point

  4. Near police station

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

This question references a plot point from the movie 'Mrigaya' (1976). The character Teja calls Amar and Prem to arrange ransom for Mr. Bajaj's release. The question asks for the specific meeting location, which according to the answer is behind Kali Tekri. This is a scene-specific detail that would require familiarity with the film.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Assam

  2. Sikkim

  3. Bihar

  4. Manipur

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Gangtok is the capital city of Sikkim, a northeastern state in India. Sikkim became part of India in 1975. Assam's capital is Dispur, Bihar's is Patna, and Manipur's is Imphal - none of these match Gangtok.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Kerala

  2. UP

  3. Chattisgarh

  4. Jharkhand

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

Ranchi is the capital city of Jharkhand, which became a separate state in 2000 after carving out from Bihar. Kerala's capital is Thiruvananthapuram, UP's is Lucknow, and Chhattisgarh's is Raipur - none of these are Ranchi.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Maharashtra

  2. Gujarat

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Madhya Pradesh

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sourashtra (or Saurashtra) is a region in western India, primarily corresponding to the modern state of Gujarat. The name literally means 'good country' and includes the Kathiawar Peninsula.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Srinagar

  2. Amritsar

  3. Himachal Pradesh

  4. Chattisgardh

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dal Lake is a famous urban lake located in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. It's a major tourist destination known for its houseboats, shikaras (traditional boats), and Mughal gardens, making it a iconic landmark of the region.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Latur

  2. Nanded

  3. Ahmednagar

  4. Aurangabad

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bibi Ka Maqbara in Aurangabad is a mausoleum built by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb for his wife Dilras Banu Begum in 1660. It resembles the Taj Mahal and is called the 'Taj of the Deccan'. Latur, Nanded, and Ahmednagar don't house this monument.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Utttar Pradesh

  2. Uttaranchal

  3. Himachal Pradesh

  4. Haryana

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Pincode 282001 belongs to Agra in Uttar Pradesh. Pincodes starting with 28 are from the Uttar Pradesh region. The first digit 2 indicates the northern postal zone, while 28 specifies the UP circle.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Haryana

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Punjab

  4. J & K

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A,C Correct answer
Explanation

Chandigarh serves as the capital for both Punjab and Haryana. It is a union territory and was planned to replace Lahore as the capital of East Punjab after the 1947 partition. Haryana was carved out of Punjab in 1966 and shares Chandigarh as capital. Himachal Pradesh has Shimla as capital, and Jammu & Kashmir has two capitals (Srinagar in summer, Jammu in winter).

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Kohima

  2. Itanagar

  3. Dispur

  4. Guwahati

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Itanagar is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh, a northeastern state. Kohima is Nagaland's capital, Dispur is Assam's, and Guwahati is a major city in Assam but not a state capital.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Dehradun

  2. Darjeling

  3. Gangtok

  4. Dispur

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim. Dehradun is Uttarakhand's capital, Darjeeling is a city in West Bengal, and Dispur is Assam's capital. Note the question has 'Capiltal' - a typo.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Shimoga

  2. Uttara Kannada

  3. Udupi

  4. Chikkamagalur

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Jog Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in India, is located in the Sagara taluk of the Shimoga (Shivamogga) district in the state of Karnataka.