Indian Geography
Q.1
Easy
Which Indian state has the longest coastline?
A Gujarat
B Maharashtra
C Tamil Nadu
D Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer:
A. Gujarat Explanation:
Gujarat has the longest coastline among Indian states at approximately 1,214 km.
Q.2
Easy
Which country hosted the 2024 Paris Olympics where India won its best medal tally?
A France
B Germany
C Italy
D Spain
Correct Answer:
A. France Explanation:
India won 6 medals (1 gold, 5 silver) at the 2024 Paris Olympics, with shooter Manu Bhaker winning gold in shooting.
Q.3
Easy
Which Indian state is known as the 'Land of Five Rivers'?
A Himachal Pradesh
B Punjab
C Haryana
D Uttarakhand
Correct Answer:
B. Punjab Explanation:
Punjab derives its name from 'Panch' (five) and 'Ab' (water), referring to the five rivers: Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Chenab, and Jhelum.
Q.4
Easy
What is the capital of Telangana?
A Visakhapatnam
B Hyderabad
C Vijayawada
D Tirupati
Correct Answer:
B. Hyderabad Explanation:
Hyderabad is the capital of Telangana, which was formed as a separate state on 1 June 2014.
Q.5
Easy
In 2024, India became the first country to land on which lunar region?
A North Pole
B South Pole
C Dark Side
D Equatorial Region
Correct Answer:
B. South Pole Explanation:
India's Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed near the Moon's South Pole in August 2023, making India the first country to achieve this feat.
Q.6
Easy
Which mountain range forms the boundary between India and Tibet?
A Hindu Kush
B Karakoram
C Himalayas
D Aravalli
Correct Answer:
C. Himalayas Explanation:
The Himalayas form the northern boundary of India and separate it from Tibet and China.
Q.7
Easy
Which is the smallest state of India by area?
A Sikkim
B Tripura
C Goa
D Manipur
Explanation:
Goa is the smallest state in India with an area of 3,702 square kilometers.
Q.8
Easy
Which coastal state of India has the longest coastline?
A Andhra Pradesh
B Gujarat
C Tamil Nadu
D Maharashtra
Correct Answer:
B. Gujarat Explanation:
Gujarat has the longest coastline among Indian states at approximately 1,214 km, including the Gulf of Kutch and Gulf of Cambay.
Q.9
Easy
Which mountain peak in India is also known as 'Sagarmatha' in Nepali?
A K2
B Kangchenjunga
C Mount Everest
D Nanda Devi
Correct Answer:
C. Mount Everest Explanation:
Mount Everest (8,849m) is called Sagarmatha in Nepali and Chomolungma in Tibetan, straddling the India-Nepal border.
Q.10
Easy
The Deccan Plateau is primarily located in which part of India?
A North India
B South India
C Northeast India
D Western India
Correct Answer:
B. South India Explanation:
The Deccan Plateau is a large plateau in South India, located south of the Narmada River and covering parts of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.
