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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Jammu and Kashmir
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North-east India
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Chhattishgarh
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Uttarakhand
B
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The tourism phrase 'Paradise Unexplored' refers to North-east India, comprising the seven sister states plus Sikkim. This tagline was developed to promote the region's pristine natural beauty, diverse cultures, and relatively unexplored tourist destinations. The North-east offers stunning landscapes, unique traditions, and wildlife that remain largely untouched by mass tourism.
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Shukrawar Peth
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Nana Peth
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Sadashiv Peth
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Raviwar Peth
C
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Sadashiv Peth is considered one of the largest and most prominent 'peths' (areas) in Pune, India. The peth system is a traditional way of dividing the city into neighborhoods. Shukrawar, Nana, and Raviwar Peth are other areas but not the largest.
A
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National Highway 4 (NH-4) passes through Pune, connecting it to Mumbai in the west and continues towards Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh in the south-east. This was a major arterial route before the renumbering to NH 48.
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Dapodi
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Khadakwasla
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Katraj
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CAMP
A
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College of Military Engineering (CME) is located in Dapodi, Pune. It is a premier training institution for the Indian Army Corps of Engineers. Khadakwasla is nearby but houses the National Defence Academy.
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warangal
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Nizamabad
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Karimnagar
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Vijaywada
C
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P.V. Narasimha Rao was born in Vangara village in Karimnagar district of Telangana (then part of Andhra Pradesh). He served as the 9th Prime Minister of India from 1991-1996.
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Kurnool
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Khammam
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Anantapur
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Medak
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Nizamabad
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Adilabad
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Rangareddy
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)Medak
B
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Basara (also known as Gnana Saraswati Temple) is located on the banks of Godavari River at Basara village in Adilabad district of Telangana (formerly part of undivided Andhra Pradesh). It is one of the two famous Saraswati temples in India.
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Nizamabad
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Adilabad
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Rangareddy
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)Medak
B
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Basara (also known as Gnana Saraswati Temple) is located on the banks of Godavari River at Basara village in Adilabad district of Telangana (formerly part of undivided Andhra Pradesh). It is one of the two famous Saraswati temples in India.
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Tripura
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Sikkim
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Meghalaya
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Manipur
A
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Tripura is a northeastern state almost entirely surrounded by Bangladesh on three sides (north, south, and west), with only a small corridor to the east connecting it to mainland India. This geographic isolation gives Tripura its unique border situation. The other options are different northeastern states with different border configurations.
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Manipur
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Mizoram
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Tamilnadu
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Haryana
A
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Singda Dam, described as the highest mud dam, is located in Manipur. Mud dams are earthen embankment structures used for irrigation and water storage. The other options list different Indian states, but Singda is specifically associated with Manipur's infrastructure.
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Jharkhand
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Chattisgarh
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MadhyaPradesh
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Bihar
A
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TataNagar, also known as Jamshedpur, was established by Jamsetji Tata in 1907. It is located in present-day Jharkhand state and is home to Tata Steel's first plant. The city was India's first planned industrial city.
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Chattisgarh
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Jharkhand
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AP
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Bihar
A
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The 2010 Dantewada ambush by Maoist rebels in Chhattisgarh killed 75 CRPF personnel, making it one of the deadliest Maoist attacks on security forces. Dantewada district is in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, a Naxal-affected area. Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, and Bihar also have Maoist presence but this specific attack occurred in Chhattisgarh.
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Haryana
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Punjab
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both A and B
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None of the above
C
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Chandigarh is a union territory that serves as the shared capital for both Punjab and Haryana. It was designed by Le Corbusier and became the capital of Punjab in 1966. When Haryana was carved out of Punjab that same year, Chandigarh continued as the capital for both states, though it doesn't belong to either.
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Shimla in Himachal Pradesh has Asia's only natural ice skating rink, which forms naturally during winter months. The rink has been operational since the early 20th century and remains a unique tourist attraction. No other location in Asia has a naturally freezing ice skating rink.
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Nepal
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odisha
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west bengal
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Tamil nadu