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Top 100 Indian Geography GK Questions

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Q :  

By what other names are the cold deserts of the world known?

(A) Taiga

(B) steppe

(C) Prairie

(D) Tundra

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

In which of the following country is the Dasta-e-Kabir desert located?

(A) Saudi Arabia

(B) Sudan

(C) Jordan

(D) Iran

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

Where is Port Blair located?

(A) Little Andaman

(B) South Andaman

(C) Middle Andaman

(D) North Andaman

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

The main feature of which of the following oceans is the coral reef?

(A) Pacific Ocean

(B) Arctic Ocean

(C) Indian Ocean

(D) none of these

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Which sea does not have a coast?

(A) White Sea

(B) Tasman Sea

(C) Sargasso Sea

(D) none of these

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Which is the largest ocean in the world in terms of area?

(A) Black China Sea

(B) Sea of Japan

(C) Mediterranean Sea

(D) South China Sea

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

Jawai Dam is in which state? 

(A) Haryana

(B) Madhya Pradesh

(C) Rajasthan

(D) Gujarat

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

The famous Nek Chand's Rock Garden is located in:

(A) Chandigarh

(B) Shimla

(C) Srinagar

(D) Jammu

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

1. The famous Rock Garden is located in Chandigarh.

2. The first rock garden in India has been established in Chandigarh.

3. It was constructed in the year 1957 by Officer Nek Chand.

4. The first rock garden of Chandigarh is also known as Nek Chand Rock Garden.

5. It is situated near Sukhna Lake.


Q :  

Where is the " Lingaraj Temple " in India?

(A) Bhubaneshwar

(B) Kolkata

(C) Cuttack

(D) Puri

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

1. Lingaraja Temple, built in the 11th century, is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is considered to be the largest temple in the city of Bhubaneswar (Odisha).

2. It is built of red stone which is an excellent example of Kalinga style of architecture.

3. Spread over a huge complex, this temple has 150 subsidiary temples.

4. It was built by Somavanshi king Yayati I.


Q :  

In which continent is the Atlas Mountains located?

(A) Africa

(B) Europe

(C) Australia

(D) Asia

Correct Answer : A

    

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