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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Karnataka
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Uttar Pradesh
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Rajasthan
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None of these
C
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Amber Fort is located in Rajasthan, India. It is a historic fort and palace complex situated near Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. The fort is a major tourist attraction known for its artistic Hindu style elements and overlooks Maota Lake.
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Janjgir
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Rajnandgaon
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Raipur
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Durg
C
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Raipur district has the maximum number of tehsils among all districts in Chhattisgarh. As the capital district of the state, Raipur has a larger administrative structure with more tehsils for better governance of its significant population and area. Tehsils are intermediate administrative divisions between districts and villages, important for revenue collection and local administration.
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In Durg
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In Raigarh
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In Bilaspur
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In Raipur
D
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Bristol cigarettes are manufactured in Raipur, which is one of the major industrial centers of Chhattisgarh. The tobacco industry has a presence in the state, with Raipur hosting manufacturing facilities for various cigarette brands including Bristol. Panama cigarettes are also manufactured in Chhattisgarh, at a different location.
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Raipur
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Durg
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Bilaspur
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Bastar
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Raipur district has the maximum concentration of population in Chhattisgarh, both in terms of absolute population numbers and population density. As the capital city and major urban center, Raipur attracts migration from rural areas and other districts, leading to the highest population concentration. Other districts like Durg and Bilaspur have significant populations but less than Raipur.
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Raipur
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Raigarh
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Bilaspur
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Durg
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The Employment Exchange of Chhattisgarh is located in Durg district. Employment exchanges are government-run offices that facilitate job placement by registering job seekers and vacancies. Durg serves as an important administrative center in the state, housing this key employment-related institution rather than Raipur (which hosts the main government secretariat).
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Raigarh
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Jagadalpur
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Raipur
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Kanker
C
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Diamond reserves were found in Raipur district of Chhattisgarh. The state has potential diamond-bearing kimberlite pipes. India's only operating diamond mines are in Panna (Madhya Pradesh), but Chhattisgarh, particularly Raipur district, has geological formations indicating diamond reserves.
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Durg
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Rajnandgaon
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Raipur
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Jagdalpur
A
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The Bhilai Institute of Technology (BIT) was established in September 1986 in Durg district of Chhattisgarh, in memory of Seth Bal Krishan. BIT is one of the premier engineering institutions in the state. Durg district, where Bhilai (the steel city) is located, has been an educational hub since the establishment of the Bhilai Steel Plant.
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Raipur
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Jagdalpur
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Bastar
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Durg
C
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The Dandakaranya project is located in the Bastar region (now largely Bastar district) of Chhattisgarh. This was a major development project for the tribal region. Jagdalpur is the major city in Bastar, but the project itself covers the broader Bastar region.
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Dhamtari
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Kanker
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Bilaspur
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Dantewara
D
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Dantewada (Dantewara) district has the lowest literacy rate in Chhattisgarh. This is due to its predominantly tribal population, remote location with limited infrastructure, and socio-economic challenges. The other districts listed have higher literacy rates.
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Tajwala
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Amritsar
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Okhala
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None of these
A
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The Western Yamuna Canal is drawn from Tajewala (Tajwala) headworks on the Yamuna River in Yamunanagar district of Haryana. This canal system irrigates large areas in Haryana, Delhi, and Rajasthan. Okhla is a downstream location on the same canal system.
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Andhara Pradesh
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U.P.
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Punjab
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Karanataka
B
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Tube well irrigation is mainly concentrated in Uttar Pradesh. UP has the highest number of tube wells in India due to its extensive agricultural lands, favorable groundwater conditions, and flat terrain facilitating well construction.
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Kanpur
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Narora
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Saharanpur
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None of these
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Bihar
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U.P.
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Meghalaya
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Andhara Pradesh
B
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Red soil is typically found in areas with low rainfall and warm temperatures over igneous and metamorphic rocks. Uttar Pradesh has predominantly alluvial soil from the Ganga river system, not red soil. Red soil is found in Bihar, Meghalaya, Andhra Pradesh, and other peninsular regions.
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Hirakud Dam is located on the Mahanadi River in Odisha (formerly known as Orissa). It is one of the longest major dams in the world and was the first major multipurpose river valley project after India's independence.
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Kashmir
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H.P.
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U.P.
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None of these
A
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Zoji La (also spelled Jojila) is a high mountain pass located in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It connects Kashmir Valley to Ladakh and is an important strategic passage.