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. Dharamshala

  2. Palampur

  3. Shimla

  4. Kullu

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Explanation

The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education is located in Dharamshala, which serves as the headquarters for this important educational institution in the state. Shimla is the capital of HP, but the Board's office is in Dharamshala.

Multiple choice
  1. Northeast Frontier Railway

  2. Northwest Frontier Railway

  3. North Frontier Railway

  4. None of these

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NFR stands for Northeast Frontier Railway. It is one of the 17 railway zones in India, headquartered in Guwahati, Assam.

Multiple choice
  1. Western Ghats

  2. Eastern Ghats

  3. Aravallis

  4. Barabar and Nagarjun hills

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Explanation

Sahyadri is the traditional Marathi name for the Western Ghats, the mountain range running parallel to India's western coast. This range stretches from Gujarat to Tamil Nadu and is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its biodiversity.

Multiple choice
  1. Singrauli

  2. Dhanbad

  3. Barauni

  4. Sohagpur

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Singrauli (in Madhya Pradesh) has the thickest coal seams in India, with some layers exceeding 30 meters in thickness, making it a major coal mining region and hub for thermal power generation.

Multiple choice
  1. Chandigarh

  2. Patiala

  3. Ludhiana

  4. Mohali

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) is located in Ludhiana, Punjab. It is a premier agricultural education institution established in 1962 and is not to be confused with Panjab University in Chandigarh.

Multiple choice
  1. Chandigarh

  2. Ludhiana

  3. Patiala

  4. Amritsar

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After the partition of India in 1947, Panjab University was shifted from Lahore to Chandigarh in 1956. The main campus is located in Sector 14, Chandigarh, and it remains there today.

Multiple choice
  1. Chandigarh

  2. Mohali

  3. Ludhiana

  4. Jalandhar

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Explanation

The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) is located in Mohali (SAS Nagar), Punjab. It is the authoritative body responsible for conducting examinations and prescribing syllabi for schools in Punjab.

Multiple choice
  1. Nagaland

  2. Sikkim

  3. West Bengal

  4. Assam

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Nathula Pass is a mountain pass in the Himalayas located in Sikkim, connecting India with Tibet (China). It was an important part of the ancient Silk Route and reopened for trade in 2006 after decades of closure.

Multiple choice
  1. Himachal Pradesh

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Bihar

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Explanation

The Sanjay Vidyut Pariyojna (Sanjay Gandhi Hydroelectric Project) is located in Himachal Pradesh. It is a hydroelectric power project that harnesses the energy of mountain rivers in the Himalayan region, where topography supports such installations. The other states listed either have different geographic features or are not associated with this specific project.