Latest Indian Geography General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

Which among the following is major source of Salt in India?

A)

Salt Lake

B)

Salt Pan

C)

Salt Rocks

D)

None of the above

Correct Answer : Salt Pan

2 .

In which part of India are the Patkai Bum hills located?

A)

Eastern part of India

B)

Western part of India

C)

Northern part of India

D)

Southern part of India

Correct Answer : Eastern part of India

The Patkai Mountain Range is located at the India's North Eastern Border with Burma. The Indian states along the Patkai Range are Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Nagaland.

The Patkai Ranges are a part of Arakan Mountains and the popular Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary is located here.

3 .

Kacheguda railway station - India's first energy - efficient 'A1 Category' railway station - is situated in which of the following states?

A)

Karnataka

B)

Andhra Pradesh

C)

Tamil Nadu

D)

Telangana

Correct Answer : Telangana

Hyderabad (Telangana) : Kacheguda here has earned the distinction of being the first energy-efficient 'A1 Category' railway station in the country, the South Central Railway (SCR) said.

4 .

To which of the following Indian states does Mardani Khel, one of the famous martial art forms in India belong?

A)

Madhya Pradesh

B)

Rajasthan

C)

Maharashtra

D)

Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer : Maharashtra

Originally from Maharashtra, Mardani Khel is a weapon-based martial art form. It owes its development to the geographic conditions of the state (hills, caves and valleys).

5 .

â€˜Lavaniâ€™ is a dance form of which state in India?

A)

Andhra Pradesh

B)

Madhya Pradesh

C)

Maharashtra

D)

Gujarat

Correct Answer : Maharashtra

Lavani is a genre of music popular in Maharashtra. Lavani is a combination of traditional song and dance, which particularly performed to the beats of Dholki, a percussion instrument. Lavani is noted for its powerful rhythm.

6 .

Who built Jodhpur Fort?

A)

Shah Jahan

B)

Rao Jodha

C)

Guru Ramdas

D)

None of the above

Correct Answer : Rao Jodha

Though the fortress was originally started in 1459 by Rao Jodha, founder of Jodhpur, most of the fort which stands today dates from the period of Maharaja Jaswant Singh (1638–78). The fort is located at the centre of the city spreading over 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) on top of a high hill.

7 .

Buland Darwaza is the main entrance to the palace at

A)

Fatehpur Sikri

B)

Gwalior Fort

C)

Agra Fort

D)

Amer Fort

Correct Answer : Fatehpur Sikri

Buland Darwaza ( lit. 'High Gate'), or the "Door of victory", was built in 1575 A.D. by Mughal emperor Akbar to commemorate his victory over Gujarat. It is the main entrance to the Jama Masjid at Fatehpur Sikri, which is 43 km from Agra, India.

8 .

Dudhwa Tiger Reserve is in which state?

A)

West Bengal

B)

Chhattisgarh

C)

Karnataka

D)

Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer : Uttar Pradesh

Dudhwa National Park or the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve residing the areas of Lakhimpur & Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh, lying adjacent to the Indo-Nepal border bringing together two most incredible sanctuaries of the area namely, Kishanpur and Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuaries to represent the excellent natural forests and greenery along the Terai region.

9 .

Which of the following is the second highest mountain peak in the world?

A)

Nanda Devi

B)

Godwin Austen

C)

Nanga Parvat

D)

Kanchenjunga

Correct Answer : Godwin Austen

K2, Chinese Qogir Feng, also called Mount Godwin Austen, called locally Dapsang or Chogori, the world's second highest peak (28,251 feet [8,611 metres]), second only to Mount Everest.

10 .

The famous 'Hawa Mahal' is in which city of Rajasthan?

A)

Kota

B)

Ajmer

C)

Jaipur

D)

Jodhpur

Correct Answer : Jaipur

Hawa Mahal (English translation: "The Palace of Winds" or "The Palace of Breeze") is a palace in Jaipur, India approximately 300 kilometers from the capital city of Delhi. Built from red and pink sandstone, the palace sits on the edge of the City Palace, Jaipur, and extends to the Zenana, or women's chambers.