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

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

a. Madhya Pradesh has the largest area under permanent forests. b. All northeastern states and parts of Gujarat have a very high percentage of their forests as unclassed forests managed by local communities. c. More than half of the total forest land has been declared as reserved forests.

  1. a only

  2. b only

  3. c only

  4. a and c

  5. a, b and c
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer as all the statements are correct.

Multiple choice

Nainital, a famous hill station is in

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Uttaranchal

  4. Jharkhand
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Nainital is a popular hill station located in the state of Uttarakhand, which was formerly known as Uttaranchal at the time this question was likely written.

Multiple choice

Auroville is located in

  1. Karnataka

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Pondicherry

  4. Rajasthan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Auroville is an experimental township located in the Viluppuram district of Tamil Nadu, near the union territory of Pondicherry (Puducherry).

Multiple choice

Thermal Project 'Neyveli' is located in

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Uttaranchal

  3. Gujarat

  4. Andhra Pradesh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) thermal power station is located in the Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu.

Multiple choice

Buland Darwaza is located in

  1. Karnataka

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Pondicherry

  4. Rajasthan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Buland Darwaza is a massive gateway located in Fatehpur Sikri, which is in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It was built by the Mughal emperor Akbar.

Multiple choice

Amber Fort is located in

  1. Karnataka

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Pondicherry

  4. Rajasthan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Amber Fort, also known as Amer Fort, is a famous historic site located in Amer, near Jaipur, in the state of Rajasthan.

Multiple choice

Gol Gumbaz is located at

  1. Karnataka

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Pondicherry

  4. Rajasthan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Gol Gumbaz is the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah, located in the town of Vijayapura (formerly Bijapur) in the state of Karnataka.

Multiple choice

Thermal Project 'Dhuvaran' is located in

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Uttaranchal

  3. Gujarat

  4. Andhra Pradesh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Dhuvaran Thermal Power Station is a major power project located in the Anand district of Gujarat.

Multiple choice

The largest coal deposit in India is in

  1. Damodar Valley

  2. Satpura Valley

  3. Godavari Valley

  4. Brahmani Valley
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Damodar Valley is home to the largest coal reserves in India, specifically in the Jharia and Raniganj coalfields. Other regions like Godavari and Brahmani have coal, but they are not as extensive as the Damodar basin.

Multiple choice

Buland Darwaza is situated in

  1. Delhi

  2. Agra

  3. Fatehpur Sikri

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Buland Darwaza, or the Gate of Magnificence, was built by Akbar in 1601 to commemorate his victory over Gujarat. It is located at the entrance of the Jama Masjid in Fatehpur Sikri.

Multiple choice

Chilka lake is situated in

  1. West Bengal

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Orissa

  4. Tamil Nadu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Chilka Lake is a brackish water lagoon located in the state of Odisha (formerly Orissa).

Multiple choice

Laterite soil is found in

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Punjab

  4. Maharashtra
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Laterite soil is typically found in regions with high rainfall and high temperatures, such as parts of Maharashtra, Kerala, and Karnataka.