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
  1. Mewar

  2. Nagpur

  3. Bundelgarh

  4. None of these

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Mewar was a prominent princely state in Rajasthan with Udaipur as its last capital. The Mewar dynasty is one of the oldest ruling dynasties in the world. Nagpur was the capital of the Central Provinces and Berar, and Bundelgarh (Bundelkhand) was a region but not a princely state with Udaipur as capital.

Multiple choice
  1. Chandigarh

  2. Kolkatta

  3. Patna

  4. Imphal

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Chandigarh is the capital of Punjab and also serves as the capital of Haryana. It's a union territory and a planned city known for its architecture by Le Corbusier. The other options are capitals of West Bengal (Kolkata, misspelled here), Bihar (Patna), and Manipur (Imphal).

Multiple choice
  1. Chandigarh

  2. Kolkatta

  3. Patna

  4. Imphal

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Patna is the capital of Bihar and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It was ancient Pataliputra, the capital of the Mauryan Empire. The other options are capitals of Punjab (Chandigarh), West Bengal (Kolkata, misspelled), and Manipur (Imphal).

Multiple choice
  1. Chandigarh

  2. Kolkatta

  3. Patna

  4. Imphal

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Imphal is the capital of Manipur, a northeastern state. It's located in the Imphal Valley and is known for its history during WWII. The other options are capitals of Punjab (Chandigarh), West Bengal (Kolkata, misspelled), and Bihar (Patna).

Multiple choice
  1. Jaipur

  2. Gangtok

  3. Chandigarh

  4. Srinagar

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Jaipur has been the capital of Rajasthan since the state's formation in 1949. It was chosen as the capital of the princely state of Rajasthan. Gangtok is Sikkim's capital, Chandigarh is shared by Punjab and Haryana, and Srinagar is Jammu and Kashmir's summer capital.

Multiple choice
  1. Chandigarh

  2. Kolkatta

  3. Patna

  4. Imphal

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Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal (note the spelling variation in the option). It has been the capital since colonial times when it was the capital of British India. Chandigarh is shared by Punjab and Haryana, Patna is Bihar's capital, and Imphal is Manipur's capital.

Multiple choice
  1. Karnataka

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Pondicherry

  4. None of these

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Gol Gumbaz is located in Bijapur, Karnataka. Built in 1656, it houses the tomb of Mohammed Adil Shah and features the world's second-largest dome, unsupported by pillars. Its famous 'whispering gallery' allows sound to echo 7-8 times.