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
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Raipur
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Jaipur
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Raigarh
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Jaisalmer
B
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Explanation
Jaipur has been the capital of Rajasthan since the state's formation in 1949. It is known as the 'Pink City' due to its distinctive colored architecture. Raipur is Chhattisgarh's capital. Raigarh is a city in Chhattisgarh. Jaisalmer is a major tourist city in Rajasthan but not the capital.
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Tripura
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Konark
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Agartala
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Assam
C
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Explanation
Agartala is the capital of Tripura and the second-largest city in northeast India. 'Tripura' is the state name, not a city. Konark is in Odisha, famous for the Sun Temple. Assam is a neighboring state, not a city.
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Chandigarh
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Patiala
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Jodhpur
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Jalandhar
A
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Chandigarh is the capital of Punjab and also serves as the capital of Haryana (shared capital). It is a union territory and a planned city designed by Le Corbusier. Patiala is a royal city in Punjab. Jodhpur is in Rajasthan. Jalandhar is a major city in Punjab but not the capital.
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Gandhinagar
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Patna
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Chandigarh
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Itanagar
C
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Chandigarh is the capital of Haryana. It serves as a shared capital for both Haryana and Punjab. Gandhinagar is the capital of Gujarat, Patna is the capital of Bihar, and Itanagar is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh.
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Bhopal
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Ranchi
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Raipur
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Dispur
A
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Bhopal is the capital of Madhya Pradesh. Ranchi is the capital of Jharkhand, Raipur is the capital of Chhattisgarh, and Dispur is the capital of Assam.
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Aizawl
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Kohima
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Darjeeling
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Shillong
B
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Kohima is the capital of Nagaland. Aizawl is the capital of Mizoram, Darjeeling is a hill station in West Bengal, and Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya.
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Shimla
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Chittagong
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Srinagar
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Shillong
A
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Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Chittagong is in Bangladesh, Srinagar is the capital of Jammu and Kashmir, and Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya.
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Gujarat
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Uttar Pradesh
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Rajasthan
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Madhya Pradesh
A
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Ambaji temple is situated in Gujarat. It is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas and a major pilgrimage site. The other options - Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh - do not house this famous temple.
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Porbandar
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Okha
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Jamnagar
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Hapa
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Punjab
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Haryana
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Punjab and Haryana
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Himachal Pradesh
C
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Explanation
Chandigarh is the capital of both Punjab and Haryana. This Union Territory serves as the shared capital for both states, making it unique in India's administrative structure. It was planned as a modern city to replace Lahore as the capital of East Punjab after partition.
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Baroda
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Rourkela
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Jamshedpur
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Durgapur
C
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Explanation
Jamshedpur is known as the 'Pittsburg of India' because like Pittsburgh (USA) which is known as the steel city, Jamshedpur is home to Tata Steel and is a major steel production center. Jamshedpur was India's first planned industrial city. Baroda, Rourkela, and Durgapur are industrial cities but not called Pittsburg of India.
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Punjab
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Uttar Pradesh
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Bengal
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Assam
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Bihar
D
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Explanation
Assam does not have alluvial soil.
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Western ghats
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Uttar-Pradesh
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Eastern ghats
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Deccan region
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Chambal valley
E
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Explanation
Soil erosion is prominent in the Chambal valley region.
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Guls
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Khadins
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Kuls
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Johads
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Tankas
E
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Explanation
This is the correct answer as Tankas are the underground tanks for storing drinking water in the semi-arid and arid regions of Rajasthan, particularly in Bikaner, Phalodi and Barmer.
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Five cities
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Five districts
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Five rivers
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Five brothers
C
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Punjab is derived from two Persian words: 'Punj' meaning five and 'ab' meaning water or river. The region is named after the five rivers that flow through it - Beas, Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi, and Sutlej. These rivers have been crucial to the region's agriculture and civilization.