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

Sabarmati ashram is located in

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Gujarat

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

Sabarmati ashram, also known as Gandhi Ashram, is located in the Sabarmati suburb of Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Multiple choice

Where's Central Minning Research Station located?

  1. Cuttack

  2. Jamshedpur

  3. Dhanbad

  4. Bhavnagar

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

Central Mining Research Station (CMRS) is located in Dhanbad, Jharkhand. It is a premier research institute under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) focusing on mining technology, mine safety, and rock mechanics. Dhanbad is known as the coal capital of India.

Multiple choice

Where is the Railway Staff College located?

  1. Puna

  2. Delhi

  3. Vadodra

  4. Allahabad

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

The Railway Staff College is located in Vadodara (formerly Baroda), Gujarat. It was established in 1952 and serves as the premier training institution for Indian Railway officers. The college has now been renamed as National Academy of Indian Railways (NAIR).

Multiple choice

The capital of the newly created state Jharkhnad is:

  1. Jamshedpur

  2. Ranchi

  3. Bokaro

  4. Koderma

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

Ranchi is the capital of Jharkhand state, which was carved out of Bihar in November 2000. Ranchi was chosen as the capital due to its central location and existing infrastructure.

Multiple choice

Between which of the following longitudes is India located?

  1. 680 25'E to 970 6'E

  2. 670 30'E to 970 30'E

  3. 660 15'E to 970 7'E

  4. 680 7'E to 970 25'E
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

India extends from approximately 68°7'E in Gujarat to 97°25'E in Arunachal Pradesh. This longitudinal extent of about 29 degrees places India entirely in the eastern hemisphere. The standard range is 68°7'E to 97°25'E, which matches option D.

Multiple choice

Where is Lumbini located?

  1. West Bengal

  2. Bihar

  3. Uttar Pradesh

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

Lumbini is located in present-day Nepal, in the Rupandehi district near the Indian border. It is the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha. West Bengal, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh are all Indian states and do not contain Lumbini.

Multiple choice

Khajuraho is situated in the state of:

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Mahrashtra

  3. Rajasthan

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

Khajuraho, famous for its group of Hindu and Jain temples with intricate erotic sculptures, is located in Madhya Pradesh. These UNESCO World Heritage temples were built between 950 and 1050 AD by the Chandela dynasty.

Multiple choice

In India diamond is mainly found in:

  1. Arunachal Pradesh

  2. Andhra Pradeh

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Tamil Nadu

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

Madhya Pradesh, particularly the Panna region, is historically India's primary source of diamonds. The legendary Kohinoor diamond is believed to have originated from the Golconda mines in present-day Andhra Pradesh, but MP's Panna mines remain India's only active diamond mining region.