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

The capital of Uttaranchal is

  1. Agartala

  2. Lucknow

  3. Dehradun

  4. Kohima
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Dehradun has served as the capital of Uttarakhand (formerly Uttaranchal) since the state's creation in 2000. Agartala is Tripura's capital. Lucknow is Uttar Pradesh's capital. Kohima is Nagaland's capital.

Multiple choice

The capital of Rajasthan is

  1. Raipur

  2. Jaipur

  3. Raigarh

  4. Jaisalmer
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B Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice

The capital of Tripura is

  1. Tripura

  2. Konark

  3. Agartala

  4. Assam
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C Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice

The capital of Punjab is

  1. Chandigarh

  2. Patiala

  3. Jodhpur

  4. Jalandhar
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A Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice

The capital of Haryana is

  1. Gandhinagar

  2. Patna

  3. Chandigarh

  4. Itanagar
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Explanation

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.

Multiple choice

The capital of Madhya Pradesh is

  1. Bhopal

  2. Ranchi

  3. Raipur

  4. Dispur
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Explanation

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.

Multiple choice

The capital of Nagaland is

  1. Aizawl

  2. Kohima

  3. Darjeeling

  4. Shillong
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B Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice

The capital of Himachal Pradesh is

  1. Shimla

  2. Chittagong

  3. Srinagar

  4. Shillong
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Explanation

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.

Multiple choice

In which of the following places is Ambaji temple situated?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Madhya Pradesh
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Explanation

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.

Multiple choice

Chandigarh is the capital of

  1. Punjab

  2. Haryana

  3. Punjab and Haryana

  4. Himachal Pradesh
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C Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice

Bidi is manufactured in

  1. Jabalpur

  2. Ajmer

  3. Gwalior

  4. Indore
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Explanation

Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh is a major center for bidi manufacturing, a traditional Indian hand-rolled tobacco product. The city has numerous small-scale bidi manufacturing units. This is a geographical fact about Indian industries. The other cities - Ajmer (Rajasthan), Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh), and Indore (Madhya Pradesh) - are not primarily known for bidi production.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is known as 'Pittsburg of India'?

  1. Baroda

  2. Rourkela

  3. Jamshedpur

  4. Durgapur
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C Correct answer
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.