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

Which of the following statements is correct?

  1. The Atlas range is a folded mountain range.

  2. Equatorial regions are the hottest regions on the earth.

  3. Laterite soils are found along the Malabar coast of India.

  4. Rosewood grows in abundance in Tamil Nadu.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Atlas range is a folded mountain range. The tropical regions are the hottest regions on the earth. Peaty soils are found along the Malabar coast of India. Indian Rosewood mainly grows on the banks of the river below 900 meter elevation. It is widely found in the Indian State of Haryana. It can also be found in the Periyar National Park, Bandipur National Park and Sariska Tiger Reserve in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are false about Ladakh?

  1. It is a desert area.
  2. Very little agriculture is possible there.
  3. For drinking water, people depend on the melting snow.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Only 3

  4. Only 2 and 3

  5. None of these
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Ladakh is a desert in the mountains in the eastern part of Jammu and Kashmir. Very little agriculture is possible here because this region does not receive any rain and is covered in snow for a large part of the year. There are very few trees that can grow in the region. For drinking water, people depend on the melting snow during the summer months.

Multiple choice

Directions: Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows.

Punjab also spelt as Panjab, is a state in North India. The term Punjab comprises of two words: 'punj' means five and 'ab' means water, thus meaning the land of five rivers. The state is bordered by the Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir in the north, Himachal Pradesh in the east, Haryana in the south and south - east, Rajasthan in the south - west, and the Pakistan's Punjab province in the west. Its capital is Chandigarh, a Union Territory which is also the capital of the neighbouring state of Haryana. The summer residence of the Governor of Punjab is at Shimla. Punjab is the only state in India with a majority Sikh population.

Where is the summer residence of the Governor of Punjab?

  1. Chandigarh

  2. Shimla

  3. Haryana

  4. Rajasthan

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

The summer residence of the Governor of Punjab is at Shimla.

Multiple choice

Which is the longest Gas pipeline of India?

  1. Salaya-Koyali-Mathura

  2. Mathura-Delhi-Jalandhar

  3. Haldia-Kolkata

  4. Hajira-Bijapur-Jagdishpur

  5. Kandla-Bathinda
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Having a length of 1750 kms this is the longest pipeline of India. This pipeline connects Hajira(Gujarat) to Bijapur (Madhya Pradesh to Jagdishpur (Uttar Pradesh).

Multiple choice

The largest area under wasteland in India is in

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Gujrat
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Rajasthan has the largest area under wasteland in India, primarily due to its arid and semi-arid climate, desert conditions, and sandy soil. The Thar Desert covers a significant portion of the state, contributing to high wasteland classification.

Multiple choice

Which of the following High Courts and their territorial jurisdictions are correctly matched?

  1. Calcutta HC - West Bengal, Andaman and Nicobar
  2. Guwahati HC - Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim
  3. Bombay HC - Maharashtra and Goa
  4. Gujarat HC - Gujarat, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu
  5. Madras HC - Tamil Nadu and Puducherry

  1. 1, 5

  2. 2, 4

  3. 1, 2, 4, 5

  4. 1, 2, 3, 5
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A Correct answer
Explanation
HC Territorial Jurisdiction Seat Bench
Bombay High Court Maharashtra, Goa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu Mumbai Nagpur, Panaji, Aurangabad
Calcutta High Court West Bengal, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Kolkata Port Blair (circuit bench)
Gauhati High Court Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur,  Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura, Mizoram Guwahati Kohima, Aizwal & Imphal. Circuit Bench at Agartala & Shillong
Gujarat High Court Gujarat Ahmedabad  
    Shimla  
Madras High Court Tamil Nadu, Puducherry Chennai Madurai

Hence, ONLY Calcutta and Madras High Courts are correctly matched.

Multiple choice

The Hirakud Hydroelectric Power Project is in

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Orissa

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Punjab
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Hirakud Hydroelectric Power Project is located in Odisha (formerly Orissa) across the Mahanadi River near Sambalpur. It is India's longest major earthen dam and was built to control floods, generate electricity, and provide irrigation for the region.

Multiple choice

Directions: Which one is the correct option:

Which State has largest area?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Rajasthan
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Rajasthan is the largest state in India by geographical area, covering approximately 342,239 square kilometers. It is located in northwestern India and is known for the Thar Desert. Uttar Pradesh has the largest population, but not the largest area.

Multiple choice

Main concentration of jute mills in India is between

  1. Bhagalpur and Dhanbad

  2. Kanpur and Gorakhpur

  3. Muktapur and Katihar

  4. Nahati and Kolkatta
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The main concentration of jute mills in India is in the Hooghly basin region, between North 24 Parganas (Naihati area) and Kolkata along the Hooghly River. West Bengal accounted for over 80% of India's jute production due to proximity to raw jute growing areas, water transport, and colonial-era infrastructure development.

Multiple choice

The Govt. has set up seven Zonal Cultural Centres for development, preservation, promotion and dissemination of the traditional arts across the country. Which of the following is not among them?

  1. Patiala

  2. Udaipur

  3. Guwahati

  4. Allahabad
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Govt. has set up seven Zonal Cultural Centres for development, preservation, promotion and dissemination of the traditional arts across the country. Guwahati is not amongst them.