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 culture

midnapur

  1. bihar

  2. jharkhand

  3. west bengal

  4. odisha
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Midnapore (Midnapur) is a city in West Bengal, divided into Paschim Medinipur and Purba Medinipur districts. It has historical significance in the independence movement. It is not in Bihar, Jharkhand, or Odisha - though it borders these states.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture

bhojpur

  1. jharkhand

  2. bihar

  3. UP

  4. delhi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Bhojpur is a district and historical region in Bihar, named after the legendary king Bhoja. It has an ancient temple complex. Bhojpur is not in Jharkhand (though nearby), UP, or Delhi.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Central Mining Research Institute is situated at

  1. Cuttack

  2. Bhavnagar

  3. Jamshedpur

  4. Dhanbad
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Central Mining Research Institute (CMRI) is located in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, which is known as the coal capital of India. This strategic location makes sense as Dhanbad is in the heart of India's coal mining region. The other options are incorrect - Cuttack is in Odisha, Bhavnagar in Gujarat, and Jamshedpur is known for steel, not mining research.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Where is located the Central Seed Testing and Referral Laboratory (CSTL) which was notified recently in 2007?

  1. Lucknow

  2. Dehradun

  3. Varanasi

  4. none
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Central Seed Testing and Referral Laboratory (CSTL) is located in Varanasi. It was established under the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation. The laboratory is responsible for seed testing and certification in India. Lucknow and Dehradun, while having agricultural research institutes, do not house the CSTL.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

Capital of the state Meghalaya

  1. Umroi

  2. Itanagar

  3. Shillong

  4. Roing
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya. Itanagar is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh, Umroi is a town in Meghalaya but not the capital, and Roing is in Arunachal Pradesh. Shillong is known as the 'Scotland of the East'.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Biggest District In Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Guntur

  2. Anatapur

  3. Adilabad

  4. Nellore
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Anantapur is the largest district in Andhra Pradesh by area, covering approximately 19,130 square kilometers. After the 2014 bifurcation, Andhra Pradesh retained Anantapur as its most expansive district, larger than Guntur, Nellore, or Adilabad (which went to Telangana).

Multiple choice general knowledge history

Which is the first district to achive polio-free in India?

  1. Pathanamthitta

  2. Coimbatore

  3. Khandwa

  4. Gorakhpur
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Pathanamthitta district in Kerala became the first district in India to be declared polio-free in 1995. This was a significant milestone in India's polio eradication efforts, which eventually led to the entire country being declared polio-free by WHO in 2014. Kerala's strong healthcare system contributed to this early achievement.