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

Of which Plain is Uttar Pradesh a part of?

  1. Gangetic Plain

  2. Powadh

  3. Punjab Plain

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

Uttar Pradesh is a significant part of the vast Indo-Gangetic Plain, which is formed by the alluvial deposits of the Ganges and its tributaries.

Multiple choice

Where is the 'Rakar' soil in Uttar Pradesh found?

  1. Mirzapur

  2. In slopes of hilly areas

  3. Baghelkhand

  4. Along the bank of rivers
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Rakar soil is typically found in the hilly and undulating regions of the Bundelkhand area in Uttar Pradesh, characterized by slopes and erosion.

Multiple choice

In which region is gold found in Uttar Pradesh?

  1. From the river Sharda-Ramganga

  2. From the river Gomati-Ghaghra

  3. From the river Gomati-Sharda

  4. From the river Sharda-Ghaghra
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Traces of gold are found in the alluvial deposits of certain rivers in Uttar Pradesh, specifically in the Sharda and Ramganga river basins.

Multiple choice

According to area which is the smallest district of Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Ghaziabad

  2. Rampur

  3. Lucknow

  4. Sant Ravi Das Nagar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Sant Ravi Das Nagar (Bhadohi) was carved out of Varanasi and is historically recognized as one of the smallest districts in Uttar Pradesh by area. Other options like Ghaziabad and Lucknow are significantly larger.

Multiple choice

Hirakund Barriage is situated in

  1. West Bengal

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Orissa

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

Hirakud Dam is located in Odisha (C, formerly Orissa) across the Mahanadi River. It is not in West Bengal (A), Madhya Pradesh (B), or Punjab (D). Hirakud is one of the longest dams in the world and a major irrigation and hydroelectric project in eastern India.

Multiple choice

Cherapunji is situated in

  1. Mizoram

  2. Manipur

  3. Assam

  4. Meghalaya
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Cherrapunji is a town in the East Khasi Hills district in the Indian state of Meghalaya. It is famous for receiving some of the highest rainfall in the world.

Multiple choice

Sanchi Stupa is situated in which state?

  1. J & K

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. West Bengal

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

The Sanchi Stupa is a famous Buddhist monument located in the Raisen District of Madhya Pradesh, India. It was commissioned by Emperor Ashoka.

Multiple choice

Nandigram (West Bengal) is a part of:

  1. East Midnapur Dist

  2. Purulia Dist

  3. West Midnapore Dist

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

Nandigram is a census town located in the Purba Medinipur (East Midnapore) district of West Bengal, India.

Multiple choice

Loktak lake is located in?

  1. Assam

  2. Manipur

  3. Orissa

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

Loktak Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India and is famous for its phumdis (floating islands), located in the state of Manipur.