Geography

Indian Geography

2,320 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. Sivasundaram

  2. Jog

  3. Courtallam

  4. Hogenakal

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

Jog Falls in Karnataka is the highest plunge waterfall in India at 253 meters (830 feet), formed by the Sharavathi River.

Multiple choice
  1. West Bengal

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Chhattisgarh

  4. Orissa

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

Kalahandi (also spelled Kalahandi) is a district in Odisha (formerly Orissa), located in the eastern part of India. It has historically been known for drought conditions and poverty, though the question appears to use the spelling 'Kala Handi'. The district is definitively located in Odisha, not West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, or Chhattisgarh.

Multiple choice
  1. Hazaribagh

  2. Jamshedpur

  3. Ranchi

  4. Bokaro

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The High Court of Jharkhand is situated in Ranchi, which is also the capital and largest city of the state. Jharkhand was carved out of Bihar in 2000, and Ranchi was chosen as the location for its High Court. Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, and Bokaro are other major cities in Jharkhand but do not house the High Court.

Multiple choice
  1. News

  2. Fertilizer

  3. Manganese

  4. Antibiotic

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Pimpri, near Pune in Maharashtra, is a major pharmaceutical industrial hub known for antibiotic production. Hindustan Antibiotics Limited (HAIL), India's first public sector drug manufacturing company, was established there in 1954. The city hosts numerous pharmaceutical companies specializing in antibiotics and other medicines.

Multiple choice
  1. Pimpri, Pune

  2. Thane, Maharashtra

  3. Noida

  4. Dehradun, Uttaranchal

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Wadia Woollen Mills was located in Thane, Maharashtra before being taken over by Raymond Ltd. This acquisition helped Raymond expand its production capacity. The Wadia Group has been a prominent industrial family in India with interests in textiles and other sectors.

Multiple choice
  1. Himachal Pradesh

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Jammu & Kashmir

  4. Uttarakhand

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Valley of Flowers National Park is located in Uttarakhand, in the West Himalaya. It is not in Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, or Jammu & Kashmir.

Multiple choice
  1. Poona

  2. Shivner

  3. Bijapur

  4. Rajgarh

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Shivaji was born at Shivner Fort near Junnar in Pune district. The fort served as his birthplace and early stronghold during his formative years. Poona (now Pune) is a major nearby city but not the actual birth location.

Multiple choice
  1. Nepal

  2. Goa

  3. Bihar

  4. Colombo

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

Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha, is located in present-day Nepal. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major pilgrimage destination. Bihar is where Buddha attained enlightenment (Bodh Gaya), not his birthplace. Colombo is in Sri Lanka and Goa is in India, neither associated with Buddha's birth.

Multiple choice
  1. Hamirpur

  2. Kangra

  3. Una

  4. None of these

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Palampur is a well-known tehsil and subdivision within Kangra district, not Hamirpur, Una, or any other district. It's famous for its tea gardens and the Tashi Jong monastery.

Multiple choice
  1. Kangra

  2. Una

  3. Hamirpur

  4. None of these

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dehra (Dehra Gopipur) is a tehsil and subdivision of Kangra district, located along the Beas River. It's not in Una, Hamirpur, or any other district.

Multiple choice
  1. Una

  2. Hamirpur

  3. Kangra

  4. None of these

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Badsar is a tehsil and subdivision located in Hamirpur district, not Una or Kangra. It serves as an important administrative center in the region.

Multiple choice
  1. Kangra

  2. Kinnur

  3. Chamba

  4. Hamirpur

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Puh (also spelled Pooh) is a tehsil in Kinnaur district, bordering Tibet. It's not in Kangra, Chamba, or Hamirpur districts.

Multiple choice
  1. Kinnur

  2. Una

  3. Chamba

  4. Hamirpur

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kalpa is the district headquarters and a major tehsil of Kinnaur district, known for the Kalpa Monastery and stunning views of the Kinner Kailash peak.