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

Multiple choice general knowledge history
  1. Kurukshetra

  2. Drupada

  3. Kamapilya

  4. Hasthinapura

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

Kampilya (also spelled Kamapilya) was the capital of the Panchala kingdom. King Drupada ruled from here, and his daughter Draupadi (also known as Panchali) was born in this kingdom. Panchala was the sworn enemy of the Kuru kingdom.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Satara

  2. Kolhapur

  3. Amravati

  4. Akola

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

Sant Gadge Baba University (formerly Amravati University) is located in Amravati, Maharashtra. It was established in 1983 and renamed in 2005 after the saint Sant Gadge Baba.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Mundka

  2. dwarka sec9

  3. jahangirpuri

  4. rithala

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

In the Delhi Metro system, Dwarka Sector 9 is NOT an end terminal. The end terminals are: Mundka (on Green Line), Jahangirpuri (on Yellow Line), and Rithala (on Red Line). Dwarka Sector 9 is an intermediate station on the Blue Line, which terminates at Dwarka Sector 21. Note: The option should be capitalized as 'Dwarka Sec 9'.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Haryana

  2. Punjab

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Uttarakhand

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

Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary is located in Haryana state, in Gurugram district. It is a popular bird watching destination particularly for migratory birds. Punjab has Harike, Rajasthan has Keoladeo, and Uttarakhand has Rajaji.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Mysore District

  2. Madekeri District

  3. Chamrajanagara District

  4. Mandya District

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

Krishna Raja Sagara (KRS) Dam is located in Mandya District, Karnataka. It was built across the Cauvery River near the confluence of three rivers - Cauvery, Hemavati, and Lakshmana Tirtha. Mysore, Madekeri (Madikeri), and Chamrajanagara are incorrect as the dam is not situated in those districts.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture
  1. Bhubaneswar, Cuttack & Keonjhar

  2. Puri, Konark & Bhubaneswar

  3. Bhubaneswar, Rourkela, Puri

  4. Bhubaneswar, Sundergarg & Deoghar

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

The Golden Triangle of East India refers to the three major tourist destinations forming a triangular circuit: Bhubaneswar (city of temples), Puri (pilgrimage center with Jagannath Temple), and Konark (Sun Temple UNESCO site). This term derives from their cultural, religious, and tourism significance. The other options mix cities that don't form this classic tourist circuit.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Dhanbad

  2. Jamshedpur

  3. Ranchi

  4. Bokaro Steel City

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

Bokaro Steel City ranks as the fourth largest urban center in Jharkhand by population. The state's cities are typically ordered as Jamshedpur (1st), Ranchi (2nd), Dhanbad (3rd), and Bokaro (4th).

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Ranchi

  2. Jamshedpur

  3. Bokaro Steel City

  4. Dhanbad

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

Jamshedpur is Jharkhand's most populous city, primarily due to its industrial significance as home to the Tata Steel plant. Ranchi, though the state capital, ranks second in population.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Bokaro

  2. Dhanbad

  3. Jamshedpur

  4. Hazaribagh

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

Bokaro, Dhanbad, and Hazaribagh are all located in the coal-rich Damodar Valley region of Jharkhand. Jamshedpur is primarily known as the 'Steel City' due to the Tata Steel plant; while it is an industrial hub, it does not host coal mines.

Multiple choice softskills creativity
  1. pune

  2. moregaon

  3. pali

  4. theur

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

The Ballaleshwar Ganapati temple, one of the eight Ashtavinayaka temples, is located in Pali, Maharashtra. Moregaon and Theur house other Ashtavinayaka idols (Mayureshwar and Chintamani).