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. northern zone

  2. north-central zone

  3. north-eastern zone

  4. none of the above

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

Delhi Metro is operated by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), which is an independent body and not part of any of the Indian Railway's zonal railway system. Therefore, 'none of the above' is the correct answer.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Banihal Pass, Pir Panjal in Jammu & Kashmir

  2. Karbude tunnel, Konkan Railway

  3. One Three Hill, Khandala - Pune line

  4. Sawarde tunnel, Konkan Railway

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

The Banihal Pass tunnel (Pir Panjal) is India's longest railway tunnel at 11.2 km, part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail project in Jammu & Kashmir. It's an engineering marvel through the Pir Panjal range. Karbude tunnel (Konkan Railway) was previously the longest at 6.5 km, but the Banihal tunnel surpassed it.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Manipur

  2. Meghalaya

  3. Mizoram

  4. Maharashtra

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

MH is the standard ISO code for Maharashtra, a major western state in India with Mumbai as its capital. The other M-states have different codes: Manipur (MN), Meghalaya (ML), Mizoram (MZ).

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Himachal Pradesh

  2. Haryana

  3. Nagaland

  4. Uttar Pradesh

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

HP is the standard two-letter code for Himachal Pradesh, a northern Indian state known for its Himalayan landscape. Haryana uses HR, Nagaland is NL, and Uttar Pradesh is UP.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Tripura

  2. Tamil nadu

  3. Uttarakhand

  4. Orissa

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

TN is the standard code for Tamil Nadu, a southern Indian state. Tripura uses TR, Uttarakhand is UK, and Orissa (now Odisha) uses OD.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Chandigarh

  2. Punjab

  3. Delhi

  4. Dadra and nagar haveli

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

DL is the two-letter code for Delhi, a Union Territory and the capital of India. State codes are standardized abbreviations used in official documents and vehicle registration.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Tripura

  2. Goa

  3. Bihar

  4. Mizoram

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

BR is the code for Bihar, a state in Eastern India. The code comes from the first two letters of the state's name.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Jharkhand

  2. Jammu & Kashmir

  3. Delhi

  4. Gujarat

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

JK is the code for Jammu & Kashmir, a Union Territory in northern India. The abbreviation combines initials from both regions (Jammu and Kashmir).

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Tamil nadu

  2. Chandigarh

  3. Assam

  4. West Bengal

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

WB is the standard code for West Bengal, a state in Eastern India. The abbreviation uses the initials from the state's name.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Gujarat

  2. Goa

  3. Chattisgarh

  4. Chandigarh

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

GA is the code for Goa, India's smallest state. The abbreviation likely comes from the Portuguese pronunciation and spelling of the region.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Punjab

  2. Puducherry

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Haryana

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

PB is the code for Punjab, an agriculturally rich state in Northwest India. The code uses the first two letters of the state's name.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Assam

  2. Bihar

  3. Manipur

  4. Rajasthan

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

RJ is the code for Rajasthan, India's largest state by area. Known for deserts, forts, and royal history, the code uses the state's initials.