Indian Geography Questions

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Ranchi is the capital of which Indian State?

A) Chattisgarh B) Goa
C) Himachal Pradesh D) Jharkhand
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Jharkhand

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Which of the following is called the 'Gateway of the Pacific'?

A) Gulf of Alaska B) Panama Canal
C) Suez Canal D) Bering Sea
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Panama Canal

Explanation:

Panama Canal is called the 'Gateway of the Pacific'.

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Isfahan, the Persian Capital is said to have provided the inspiration to build which of these monuments?

A) Humayun's Tomb B) Mahabodhi Temple Complex
C) Qutub Minar D) Red Fort Complex
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Red Fort Complex

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AtalSetu is built across which river in Goa?

A) Ganges B) Mandovi
C) Mahanadi D) Narmada
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mandovi

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New India Youth Conclave held in which place?

A) Gujarat B) Haryana
C) Andhra Pradesh D) Uttar Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Gujarat

Explanation:

New India Youth Conclave held in Surat, Gujarat.

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Q:

The Indian Institute of Science is located at

A) Hyderabad B) Bangalore
C) Both A & B D) Delhi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Bangalore

Explanation:

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is a scientific research university located in Bangalore.

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Atal Nagar would be the new name of which of these cities of Chhattisgarh?

A) Bilaspur B) Naya Raipur
C) Rajgarh D) Bhilai
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Naya Raipur

Explanation:

The government of Chhattisgarh decided to name Naya Raiur, the ucoming capital city of Chhattisgarh, as Atal Nagar in memory of Ex Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

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What was the city of Timbuktu best known for?

A) Trade B) Gold
C) Diamonds D) Tea
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Trade

Explanation:

The great Sahara Desert created an opportunity for wealth by trading to peoples who live in and around the region. The city of Timbuktu was built as a result of this trade.

 

Hundreds of years ago, salt was a very valuable commodity. It was valued for its taste as well as its ability to preserve food. One of the most productive areas for producing salt was the Sahara Desert, and the city of Timbuktu was built to capitalize upon this trade.

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