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
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Bharatpur
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Dausa
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Sirohi
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Jaisalmer
C
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Fatehpur is the hilly region of Sorohi district of Rajasthan.
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Mewar
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Nagpur
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Bundelgarh
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None of these
A
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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.
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Dehradun
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Ranchi
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Raipur
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Shimla
A
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Dehradun is the capital of Uttarakhand (formerly Uttaranchal). It became the capital when the state was carved out of Uttar Pradesh in 2000. The city serves as the administrative headquarters and hosts important government institutions.
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Dehradun
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Ranchi
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Raipur
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Shimla
B
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Ranchi is the capital of Jharkhand, established when the state was created from Bihar in 2000. The city is known for its waterfalls and rich mineral resources. It serves as the political and administrative center of the state.
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Dehradun
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Ranchi
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Raipur
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Shimla
C
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Raipur is the capital of Chhattisgarh, formed when it separated from Madhya Pradesh in 2000. The city is located near central India and serves as the state's administrative and commercial hub. It's known for its steel industry and temples.
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Dehradun
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Ranchi
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Raipur
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Shimla
D
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Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh, located in the foothills of the Himalayas. It was the summer capital of British India and remains a popular hill station. The city houses the state legislative assembly and government offices.
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Lucknow
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Hyderabad
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Dispur
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Ittanagar
D
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Itanagar is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh, located in northeastern India. The name comes from the Ita Fort meaning 'fort of bricks'. It shares borders with China and serves as the state's administrative center.
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Lucknow
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Hyderabad
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Dispur
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Ittanagar
A
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Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state. Known for its Nawabi heritage, cuisine, and culture, the city has been an important political center for centuries. It houses the state legislature and secretariat.
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Chandigarh
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Kolkatta
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Patna
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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).
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Chandigarh
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Kolkatta
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Patna
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Imphal
C
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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).
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Chandigarh
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Kolkatta
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Patna
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Imphal
D
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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).
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Shillong
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Aizawl
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Mumbai
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Bhopal
D
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Bhopal is the capital city of Madhya Pradesh. It was chosen as the capital when the state was reorganized in 1956. Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya, Aizawl is the capital of Mizoram, and Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra.
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Jaipur
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Gangtok
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Chandigarh
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Srinagar
A
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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.
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Chandigarh
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Kolkatta
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Patna
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Imphal
B
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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.
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Karnataka
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Uttar Pradesh
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Pondicherry
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None of these
A
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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.