Indian Geography questions with answers

133 multiple-choice questions. Open any question for its answer and explanation.

Questions asked in State PSC and UPSC prelims, by topic. Each topic also has notes to read.

26. Which is the largest State in India?Asked in District Library and Information Officer(DLIO) 2018
27. The Thar desert is located in which state of India ?Asked in Combined (Group C) Exam 2023
28. 2011 की जनिगणनिा के अनिुसार उत्तराखिंड के ͩकस ǔजलिे की जनिसंख्या न्यूनितम है ?Asked in Data Entry Operator 2023
29. Which are the four largest states of India in ascending order based on geographical area ?Asked in Lab Assistant Higher Education (Group C) Exam 2023
30. As per Geographical area at what place does the State of Uttarakhand stand among the States of India ? (b) 16th (c) 15th (d) 22ndAsked in Lower Subordinate Service Examination 2021
31. The area under forests in Uttarakhand State isAsked in Lower Subordinate Service Examination 2021
32. In a meeting, the map of a village was placed in such a manner that south-east becomes north, north-east becomes west and so on. What will south become?Asked in APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2015
33. India is divided into how many Postal Index Number (PIN) regions ?Asked in PPSC CS Prelims 2013
34. Which one of the following is incorrect ? (1) India's north-south extent is 3,214 km (2) India's east-west extent is 2,933 km (3) India's land frontier is 15,200 km (4) India's total geographical area is 4.2% of total land area of the worldAsked in HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2013
35. Land Revenue Records maintained in India have categorized land-use intoAsked in UPSC NDA 2 2020
36. The area for which land-use classification data can be obtained is calledAsked in PPSC CS Prelims 2015
37. How much area of India is affected by the condition of recurring severe droughts ?Asked in ACF And Forest Range Officer Gr I Comp. Exam 2018
38. Which one of the following land use and land cover categories (LUC) has the highest percentage of geographical area?Asked in acf 2019
39. Techniques for delineation are to be analyzed by the following suggested techniques for area delineationAsked in Assistant Town Planner (Pre.) Exam 2023
40. As per URDPFI, Area requirement for 'Neighbour Park' to serve population of 15000Asked in Assistant Town Planner (Pre.) Exam 2023
41. Plane surveying meansAsked in Civil Engg GA 24 2023 CO 1505 2024
42. A water tank of height 2.5 m, width 5 m and depth 1 m will contain how many litres of water when half-filled?Asked in EI GS T&TR Transport Deptt 2702 2025
43. The net crop sown area in India is about :Asked in RO ARO pre 2016
44. Which one among the following State capitals is closest to the Equator ?Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2023
45. One nautical mile is equal toAsked in C. (A) is true but (R) is false · APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2006
46. Consider the following statements about our country India: 1. India has an area of about 3.28 million sq. km. 2. India is located in the south-eastern hemisphere. 3. The latitudinal extent of India is 8°4′N and 37° 6′N latitudes. 4. The longitudinal extent of India is 68°7′E and 97° 25′ E longitudes. Of these statements:Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2024
47. Which of the following pair is not correctly matched ?Asked in JPSC CS Prelims 2016
48. Examine the following statements and select the correct option : Statement 'A': Some land area of India is situated in the northern hemisphere and some in the southern hemisphere. Statement 'B': The extension of India from north to south is approximately more than 7500 km.Asked in MPSC CS Prelims 2018
49. Although the extents of latitude and longitude are same, i.e., 30° why is India’s north-south length longer than the east-west length by 300 km ?Asked in UPSC CAPF 2010
50. Among the following cities, which one lies on a longitude closest to that of Delhi?Asked in UPSC IAS 2018