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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Chauri Chaura
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Champaran
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Gopalpur
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Dandi
D
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Mahatma Gandhi broke the Salt Act by making salt at Dandi in Gujarat during the 1930 Salt March. This 240-mile march from Sabarmati Ashram was a pivotal act of civil disobedience against British salt monopoly.
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Jodhpur
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Jabalpur
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Midnapore
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Bhopal
B
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The Tropical Forest Research Institute (TFRI) is located in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. It's one of the premier research institutes under the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education.
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Ahemdabad
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Raipur
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Rajkot
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Patna
D
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Patna is the capital of Bihar and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, located on the southern bank of the Ganges river. Ahmedabad is in Gujarat, Raipur is the capital of Chhattisgarh, and Rajkot is a major city in Gujarat.
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24 PGS north
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24 PGS south
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Salt lake
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Kolkata
A
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Rajarhat is a region in North 24 Parganas district (abbreviated as 24 PGS North) of West Bengal. It is not in South 24 Parganas, Salt Lake, or Kolkata city proper.
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Naba diganta industrialist township
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noida dover it
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newton dress it
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na
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Rajasthan
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Maharashtra
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Uttar Pradesh
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Madhya Pradesh
A
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The Dilwara Temples are located near Mount Abu in Rajasthan. These Jain temples are renowned for their exquisite marble carvings and architectural beauty, dating back to the 11th-13th centuries CE.
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Ajmer
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Mumbai
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Aurangabad
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Jaipur
C
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The Ajanta and Ellora caves are situated near Aurangabad in Maharashtra. Ajanta caves (30 rock-cut Buddhist monuments) and Ellora caves (34 caves representing Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain faiths) are UNESCO World Heritage Sites known for their architecture and sculptures.
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Bhopal
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Gaya
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Lucknow
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Shimla
A
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The Sanchi Stupa, commissioned by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE, is located near Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of India's most important Buddhist monuments.
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West Bengal
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Madhya Pradesh
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Assam
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Orissa
A
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The Battle of Plassey (1757) was fought in the Bengal province, which is now part of West Bengal, India. The battle took place near Murshidabad, on the banks of the Bhagirathi River. It was a decisive victory for the British East India Company under Robert Clive against Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal.
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Anandpur
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Amritsar
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Talwandi
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Nanded
C
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Guru Nanak Dev (1469-1539), founder of Sikhism, was born in Talwandi Rai Bhoe, now known as Nankana Sahib in Pakistan's Punjab province. Anandpur Sahib is where the Khalsa was founded, Amritsar is home to the Golden Temple, and Nanded is where Guru Gobind Singh died.
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madhya pradesh
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andhra pradesh
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kerla
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asam
A
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The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is located in Madhya Pradesh, specifically in Chhatarpur district. These UNESCO World Heritage temples are famous for their architectural and sculptural excellence. The other options are incorrect states.
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mizoram
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meghalaya
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Assam
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arunachal pradesh
B
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Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya. It was also the capital of Assam before Meghalaya became a separate state in 1972. Aizawl is Mizoram's capital, Dispur is Assam's capital, and Itanagar is Arunachal Pradesh's capital.
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Arunachal Pradesh
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Manipur
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Meghalaya
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Bihar
A
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Itanagar is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh. Imphal is Manipur's capital, Shillong is Meghalaya's capital, and Patna is Bihar's capital. Arunachal Pradesh shares borders with China, Bhutan, and Myanmar.
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Tripura
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Assam
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Mizoram
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Nagaland
B
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Golaghat is a district in Assam, known for its tea gardens. Agartala is Tripura's capital, Aizawl is Mizoram's capital, and Kohima is Nagaland's capital. Golaghat means 'loggia of jars' in Assamese.
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M.P.
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Gujrat
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Rajasthan
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Punjab
C
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Ranthambore National Park is located in Rajasthan, near Sawai Madhopur. It's famous for its tiger population and the historic Ranthambore Fort. MP has Kanha and Bandhavgarh, Gujarat has Gir (lions), Punjab does not have tiger reserves.