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

Hussain Sagar Lake is located in

  1. Jaipur

  2. Hyderabad

  3. Banglore

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Hussain Sagar Lake is located in Hyderabad, Telangana (formerly Andhra Pradesh). It was built in 1562 by Hussain Shah Wali during the reign of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah and connects the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

a. The Indian mainland extends between latitudes 8o4'N and 37o6'N and longitudes 68o7'E and 97o25'E. b. It lies completely in the Southern hemisphere. c. The tropic of capricorn divides the country into two parts.

  1. a, b and c

  2. a and b

  3. a and c

  4. b and c

  5. a only
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer as this is the correct statement. The Indian mainland extends between latitudes 8°4'N and 37°6'N and longitudes 68°7'E and 97°25'E.

Multiple choice

Which among the following National Highways of India is the longest?

  1. NH 4

  2. NH 3

  3. NH 7

  4. NH 1
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C Correct answer
Explanation

NH 7 (now renumbered as NH 44) was historically the longest National Highway in India, spanning from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh to Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, covering approximately 2,369 km. NH 1 (Delhi-Amritsar), NH 3 (Mumbai-Agra), and NH 4 (Mumbai-Chennai) were all significantly shorter in comparison.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. India has about 16,500 km of navigable waterways which comprise rivers, canals, backwaters, creeks, etc.
  2. The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) came into existence on 27th October, 1996.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Both statements are factually incorrect. India has approximately 14,500 km of navigable waterways (not 16,500 km as stated). The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) was established in 1986, not 1996.

Multiple choice

Which is the longest national waterway of India?

  1. Between Allahabad and Haldia

  2. Between Sadiya and Dhubri

  3. West Coast Canal, Kerala

  4. Bandra-Worli Sea Link
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

National Waterway 1 (NW-1) runs between Allahabad (Prayagraj) and Haldia on the Ganga River, spanning approximately 1,620 km, making it India's longest national waterway. This was the first national waterway declared in India and remains the most significant inland water transport route. The Sadiya-Dhubri stretch (NW-2) on Brahmaputra is the second longest but shorter than NW-1.

Multiple choice

Match the following:

Physical features of India Area in % (a) Mountains 1. 18.6% (b) Hills 2. 10.7% (c) Plateau 3. 43% (d) Plains 4. 27.7%

  1. a - 2, b - 1, c - 4, d - 3

  2. a - 3, b - 2, c - 1, d - 4

  3. a - 4, b - 3, c - 2, d - 1

  4. a - 1, b - 4, c - 3, d - 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The correct matching of India's physical features with their percentage of total geographical area is: Mountains cover 10.7%, Hills cover 18.6%, Plateaus cover 27.7%, and Plains cover 43%. This distribution explains why agriculture is so important to India - plains have the most arable land. Option A correctly pairs Mountains-2(10.7%), Hills-1(18.6%), Plateaus-4(27.7%), and Plains-3(43%).

Multiple choice

Nathu La pass is located in

  1. Meghalaya

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Sikkim

  4. Jammu and Kashmir
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Nathu La is a high-altitude mountain pass located in Sikkim, connecting India with China's Tibet Autonomous Region. It's one of the oldest trading routes and was re-opened for trade in 2006. Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir have other passes but not Nathu La.

Multiple choice

Which of the following districts is known as the district of lakes in the Himachal range?

  1. Almora

  2. Nanital

  3. Pithoragarh

  4. Uttarkashi
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Nainital is known as the Lake District because it has numerous natural lakes including the famous Naini Lake. The city was built around this lake and the region contains several other tectonic lakes like Bhimtal, Naukuchiatal, and Sattal. The other options - Almora, Pithoragarh, and Uttarkashi - are hill stations but not specifically known for lakes.

Multiple choice

Bhabar belt is found in the

  1. Chhota Nagpur plateau

  2. Himalayan Piedmont zone

  3. Western Ghats

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

The Bhabar belt is a narrow belt running along the foothills of the Himalayas (Himalayan Piedmont zone) where the streams disappear into the ground. It consists of porous rocks and pebbles deposited by the Himalayan rivers, allowing water to percolate underground. The other options are not associated with this piedmont alluvial feature.