Here are 100 geography-related general knowledge (GK) questions and answers about

India, along with brief descriptions:

**1-10: Mountains and Hills**

1. **Q:** What is the highest mountain peak in India?

**A:** Mount Kanchenjunga

**Description:** Located in the Himalayas, Mount Kanchenjunga is the third-highest

mountain in the world and a sacred peak in Hindu and Buddhist cultures.

2. **Q:** Which river originates from the Gangotri Glacier in the Himalayas?

**A:** Ganges River

**Description:** The Ganges River is one of the most sacred rivers in Hinduism and
flows through several Indian states before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.

3. **Q:** What is the name of the highest plateau in India?

**A:** Deccan Plateau

**Description:** The Deccan Plateau is a large plateau covering much of southern

India and is known for its diverse geography and climate.

4. **Q:** Which mountain range runs along the eastern coast of India?

**A:** Eastern Ghats

**Description:** The Eastern Ghats are a mountain range that stretches along the
eastern coast of India, parallel to the Western Ghats.

5. **Q:** What is the name of the highest peak in the Western Ghats?

**A:** Anamudi
**Description:** Anamudi is the highest peak in the Western Ghats and is located in
Kerala, a state in southwestern India.

6. **Q:** Which river flows through the Grand Canyon of India?

**A:** Kali River

**Description:** The Kali River flows through a deep gorge called the Grand Canyon of
India, which is located in Karnataka.

7. **Q:** What is the name of the mountain range that runs along the western coast of
India?

**A:** Western Ghats

**Description:** The Western Ghats are a mountain range that stretches along the
western coast of India and is known for its tropical rainforests and diverse wildlife.

8. **Q:** Which city is known as the "Queen of Hills"?

**A:** Shimla

**Description:** Shimla is a hill station in Himachal Pradesh and is known for its
natural beauty and pleasant climate.

9. **Q:** What is the name of the highest lake in India?

**A:** Pangong Tso Lake

**Description:** Pangong Tso Lake is a high-altitude lake located in Ladakh, a region in

northern India.

10. **Q:** Which river forms part of the border between India and Pakistan?

**A:** Indus River

**Description:** The Indus River forms part of the border between India and Pakistan
and is one of the longest rivers in Asia.
**11-20: Rivers and Lakes**

11. **Q:** Which river flows through Mumbai?

**A:** Ulhas River

**Description:** The Ulhas River flows through Mumbai, a major city in western India.

12. **Q:** What is the name of the longest river in India?

**A:** Ganges River

**Description:** The Ganges River is one of the most sacred rivers in Hinduism and
flows through several Indian states before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.

13. **Q:** Which lake is located in Ladakh?

**A:** Pangong Tso Lake

**Description:** Pangong Tso Lake is a high-altitude lake located in Ladakh, a region in

northern India.

14. **Q:** Which river originates from the Tibetan Plateau?

**A:** Brahmaputra River

**Description:** The Brahmaputra River originates from the Tibetan Plateau and flows
through several Indian states before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.

15. **Q:** What is the name of the longest canal in India?

**A:** Indira Gandhi Canal

**Description:** The Indira Gandhi Canal is a long canal that runs through several
states in northern India.
16. **Q:** Which river forms part of the border between India and Bangladesh?

**A:** Padma River

**Description:** The Padma River forms part of the border between India and
Bangladesh and is a major tributary of the Ganges River.

17. **Q:** What is the name of the largest wetland in India?

**A:** Sundarbans

**Description:** Sundarbans is a large wetland located in West Bengal and is home to

a diverse range of flora and fauna.

18. **Q:** Which river flows through Chennai?

**A:** Cooum River

**Description:** The Cooum River flows through Chennai, a major city in southern
India.

19. **Q:** What is the name of the longest dam in India?

**A:** Tehri Dam

**Description:** The Tehri Dam is a long dam located in Uttarakhand and is one of the
largest dams in Asia.

20. **Q:** Which lake is located in Meghalaya?

**A:** Umiam Lake

**Description:** Umiam Lake is a large lake located in Meghalaya, a state in

northeastern India.

**21-30: Islands**
21. **Q:** Which island group consists of 26 states?

**A:** Lakshadweep Islands

**Description:** The Lakshadweep Islands are a group of 26 islands located off the
coast of Kerala.

22. **Q:** Which island state has no permanent land connection to mainland India?

**A:** Andaman and Nicobar Islands

**Description:** The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a union territory located in the
Bay of Bengal.

23. **Q:** Which island is home to a British colonial-era penal colony?

**A:** Andaman Island

**Description:** The Andaman Island was once home to a British colonial-era penal
colony.

24. **Q:** What is the name of the largest island in Lakshadweep Islands?

**A:** Minicoy Island

**Description:** Minicoy Island is the largest island in Lakshadweep Islands.

25. **Q:** Which island group is known for its coral reefs?

**A.: Lakshadweep Islands**

Description: Lakshadweep Islands are known for their coral reefs and marine
biodiversity.

26. **Q.: Which island is home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site?**

A.: Andaman Island**

Description: The Andaman Island is home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites,
including the Cellular Jail.

27. **Q.: What is the name of the smallest island in Lakshadweep Islands?**

A.: Bangaram Island**

Description: Bangaram Island is the smallest island in Lakshadweep Islands.

28. **Q.: Which island group has a population of over 4 lakh?**

A.: Andaman and Nicobar Islands**

Description: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have a population of over 4 lakh
people.

29. **Q.: What is the name of the highest peak on Nicobar Island?**

A.: Mount Harriet**

Description: Mount Harriet is the highest peak on Nicobar Island.

30. **Q.: Which island group has a coastline of over 2,000 km?**

A.: Lakshadweep Islands**

Description: Lakshadweep Islands have a coastline of over 2,000 km.

**31-40: Cities**

31. **Q.: Which city is known as the "Pink City"?**

A.: Jaipur**

Description: Jaipur is known for its pink-hued buildings and architecture.

32. **Q.: What is the name of the largest city in Odisha?**

A.: Bhubaneswar**

Description: Bhubaneswar is a major city in Odisha and is known for its cultural
heritage.

33. **Q.: Which city is home to the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research?**

A.: Mumbai**

Description: Mumbai is home to several research institutions, including the Tata

Institute of Fundamental Research.

34. **Q.: What is the name of the oldest city in India?**

A.: Varanasi**

Description: Varanasi is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in India.

35. **Q.: Which city has a population of over 1 crore?**

A.: Delhi**

Description: Delhi has a population of over 1 crore people.

36. **Q.: What is the name of the highest city in Asia?**

A.: Leh**

Description: Leh is a high-altitude city located in Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir.

37. **Q.: Which city has a coastline along both Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal?**

A.: Kochi**

Description: Kochi has a coastline along both Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal.

38. **Q.: What is the name of the city with most number of universities?**

A.: Delhi**
Description: Delhi has several universities, including Jawaharlal Nehru University,
University of Delhi, etc.

39. **Q.: Which city has an airport with highest elevation?**

A.: Leh**

Description: Leh airport has one of highest elevations among all airports in Asia.

40. **Q.: What is the name of oldest museum in Asia?**

A.: Indian Museum**

Description: Indian Museum was established in 1814, making it one of oldest

museums in Asia.

41-50: States

41. **Q.: Which state has highest number of districts?**

A.: Madhya Pradesh**

Description: Madhya Pradesh has 52 districts, making it one with highest number of
districts.

42. **Q.: What state has highest number of languages spoken?**

A.: Arunachal Pradesh**

Description: Arunachal Pradesh has over 100 languages spoken, making it one with
most number of languages spoken.

43. **Q.: Which state has longest border with China?**

A.: Arunachal Pradesh**

Description: Arunachal Pradesh shares longest international border with China among
all states of India.

44. **Q.: What state has highest literacy rate?**

A.: Kerala**

Description: Kerala has highest literacy rate among all states with over 96% literacy
rate.

45. **Q.: Which state has lowest literacy rate?**

A.: Bihar**

Description: Bihar has lowest literacy rate among all states with around 70% literacy
rate.

46. **Q.: What state has highest population density?**

A.: Bihar**

Description: Bihar has highest population density among all states with over 1,100
people per square kilometer.

47. **Q.: Which state has lowest population density?**

A.: Arunachal Pradesh**

Description: Arunachal Pradesh has lowest population density among all states with
around 17 people per square kilometer.

48. **Q.: What state has longest coastline?**

A.: Gujarat**

Description: Gujarat has longest coastline among all states with over 1,600 km
coastline length.
49. **Q.: Which state has shortest coastline?**

A.: Chhattisgarh**

Description: Chhattisgarh has shortest coastline among all states with around 0 km
coastline length as it does not have any sea border.

50. **Q.: What state has highest forest cover?**

A.: Madhya Pradesh**

Description: Madhya Pradesh has highest forest cover among all states with over 77%
forest cover.

**51-60: Languages and Culture**

51. **Q:** Which is the official language of India?

- **A:** Hindi

- **Description:** Hindi, written in the Devanagari script, is the official language of

India, recognized as a primary means of communication in government and
education.

52. **Q:** What is the state language of Tamil Nadu?

- **A:** Tamil

- **Description:** Tamil is one of the oldest languages in the world and is the official
language of Tamil Nadu, reflecting its rich literary tradition.

53. **Q:** Which language is mainly spoken in West Bengal?

- **A:** Bengali

- **Description:** Bengali is the primary language of West Bengal and is widely

spoken by the Bengali population across India and Bangladesh.

54. **Q:** How many official languages are recognized in the Indian Constitution?
 - **A:** 22

- **Description:** The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution recognizes 22

official languages, highlighting India's linguistic diversity.

55. **Q:** What is the significance of Sanskrit in India?

- **A:** Ancient Language

- **Description:** Sanskrit is an ancient language of India and is the liturgical

language of Hinduism as well as classical literature.

56. **Q:** Which state is known for its distinctive folk dance called Bhangra?

- **A:** Punjab

- **Description:** Bhangra is a lively folk dance that originated in Punjab and is

celebrated during festivals and harvest.

57. **Q:** What language is primarily spoken in the northeastern states of India?

- **A:** Multiple Languages

- **Description:** The northeastern states of India have a variety of languages,

including Assamese, Manipuri, and Khasi, among others.

58. **Q:** What is the primary language of communication in Gujarat?

- **A:** Gujarati

- **Description:** Gujarati is the official language of Gujarat and is spoken by the

majority of its population.

59. **Q:** Which script is used for writing in Hindi?

- **A:** Devanagari

- **Description:** The Devanagari script is an abugida used for writing several Indian
languages, including Hindi, Sanskrit, and Marathi.
60. **Q:** What is the name of the festival celebrated predominantly in Kerala that
marks the harvest time?

- **A:** Onam

- **Description:** Onam is a major festival in Kerala celebrated with feasts, cultural

events, and boat races, marking the harvest season.

**61-70: Climate and Agriculture**

61. **Q:** What type of climate predominantly covers most of India?

- **A:** Tropical Monsoon Climate

- **Description:** Most parts of India experience a tropical monsoon climate,

characterized by a distinct wet and dry season.

62. **Q:** What is a Kharif crop?

- **A:** Monsoon Crop

- **Description:** Kharif crops are sown with the onset of the monsoon and
harvested in the autumn; examples include rice, maize, and cotton.

63. **Q:** Which Indian state is known for producing tea?

- **A:** Assam

- **Description:** Assam is famous for its large tea plantations and produces a
significant portion of India's tea exports.

64. **Q:** What is Rabi crop?

- **A:** Winter Crop

- **Description:** Rabi crops are sown in the winter and harvested in the spring;
examples include wheat, barley, and mustard.
65. **Q:** Which region in India is known for desert climate?

- **A:** Thar Desert

- **Description:** The Thar Desert, located in Rajasthan, is characterized by arid

conditions and extreme temperatures.

66. **Q:** What is the primary agricultural method used in India?

- **A:** Monoculture

- **Description:** Monoculture refers to the agricultural practice of growing a single

crop over a wide area, commonly seen in Indian farming.

67. **Q:** Which state is the largest producer of sugarcane in India?

- **A:** Uttar Pradesh

- **Description:** Uttar Pradesh is the leading state in sugarcane production,

contributing significantly to India's sugar industry.

68. **Q:** What are tropical cyclones commonly called in India?

- **A:** Bores

- **Description:** In the Indian context, tropical cyclones are often referred to as

"bores" when they occur in the Bay of Bengal.

69. **Q:** Which region in India is famous for its pineapple production?

- **A:** Meghalaya

- **Description:** Meghalaya is known for its variety of pineapples, which are

considered some of the best in India.

70. **Q:** What is the term for agricultural land that depends on rainwater?
 - **A:** Rain-fed or Dryland Farming

- **Description:** Rain-fed farming is reliant on rainfall for water, prevalent in many

parts of India where irrigation is limited.

**71-80: Physical Geography and Landforms**

71. **Q:** Which is the largest river delta in India?

- **A:** Sundarbans Delta

- **Description:** The Sundarbans Delta, formed by the confluence of the Ganges,

Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers, is the largest delta in the world and a UNESCO World
Heritage Site.

72. **Q:** What is the term for the flat-topped mountains found in India?

- **A:** Plateaus

- **Description:** Plateaus, such as the Deccan Plateau, are elevated flat areas that
have been uplifted due to geological activity.

73. **Q:** Which desert is located in the western part of India?

- **A:** Thar Desert

- **Description:** The Thar Desert is primarily located in Rajasthan and is

characterized by sand dunes and sparse vegetation.

74. **Q:** Which is the largest state in India by area?

- **A:** Rajasthan

- **Description:** Rajasthan is the largest state in India, known for its desert
landscapes, forts, and palaces.

75. **Q:** What is the name of the mountain range that separates Europe from Asia?
 - **A:** Ural Mountains

- **Description:** The Ural Mountains are often considered the geographical

boundary between Europe and Asia.

76. **Q:** Which plateau is known as the "Roof of the World"?

- **A:** Tibetan Plateau

- **Description:** The Tibetan Plateau is known as the "Roof of the World" due to its
high elevation, dominating the region.

77. **Q:** What are the Western Ghats famous for?

- **A:** Biodiversity

- **Description:** The Western Ghats are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage

Site and are known for their high biodiversity and endemic species.

78. **Q:** Which type of soil is predominant in the Indo-Gangetic Plain?

- **A:** Alluvial Soil

- **Description:** Alluvial soil, fertile and rich in nutrients, is primarily found in the
Indo-Gangetic Plain, supporting extensive agriculture.

79. **Q:** What geological feature is the Narmada River known for?

- **A:** Rift Valley

- **Description:** The Narmada River flows through a rift valley created by tectonic
forces, influencing the landscape of central India.

80. **Q:** Which mountain range lies to the north of the Indo-Gangetic Plain?

- **A:** Himalayas

- **Description:** The Himalayas, the highest mountain range in the world, form a
natural barrier to the north of the Indo-Gangetic Plain.
**81-90: Flora and Fauna**

81. **Q:** What is India's national animal?

- **A:** Bengal Tiger

- **Description:** The Bengal Tiger is known for its strength and beauty and is a
symbol of wildlife conservation in India.

82. **Q:** Which bird is the national bird of India?

- **A:** Indian Peafowl (Peacock)

- **Description:** The Indian Peafowl is renowned for its vibrant plumage and is
associated with grace and beauty in Indian culture.

83. **Q:** What type of climate supports the growth of tropical rainforests in India?

- **A:** Tropical Climate

- **Description:** Areas with a tropical climate, such as the Western Ghats and
Northeastern states, support dense tropical rainforests.

84. **Q:** Which animal is considered sacred in Hinduism?

- **A:** Cow

- **Description:** The cow is revered in Hindu culture and is protected in many

Indian states due to its significance in agriculture and religion.

85. **Q:** What is the national flower of India?

- **A:** Lotus

- **Description:** The Lotus symbolizes purity and beauty and holds significant
spiritual importance in Indian culture.
86. **Q:** Which national park is home to the Asiatic Lion?

- **A:** Gir National Park

- **Description:** Gir National Park in Gujarat is the last remaining habitat of the
Asiatic Lion in the wild.

87. **Q:** Which forest is known for its diverse species of flora and fauna?

- **A:** Sundarbans

- **Description:** The Sundarbans mangroves are known for their biodiversity and
are home to the Royal Bengal Tiger.

88. **Q:** What is the main cause of deforestation in India?

- **A:** Urbanization and Agriculture

- **Description:** Urban expansion and agricultural practices are leading causes of

deforestation, impacting the environment.

89. **Q:** What is the term for animals that are at risk of extinction?

- **A:** Endangered Species

- **Description:** Endangered species in India include the Indian Rhinoceros, Snow

Leopard, and many others threatened by habitat loss and poaching.

90. **Q:** Which national park is known for its elephant population?

- **A:** Kaziranga National Park

- **Description:** Kaziranga National Park in Assam is famous for its large population
of the Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros and elephants.

**91-100: Miscellaneous**
91. **Q:** What is the capital of India?

- **A:** New Delhi

- **Description:** New Delhi is the capital city of India and serves as the seat of the
government.

92. **Q:** Which river is known as the "Lifeline of North India"?

- **A:** Ganges River

- **Description:** The Ganges is considered the lifeline of North India, supporting

agriculture and providing water to millions.

93. **Q:** What is the significance of the Indian Ocean for India?

- **A:** Trade Route

- **Description:** The Indian Ocean is crucial for maritime trade, connecting India
with eastern and western markets.

94. **Q:** Which plateau is known for its coffee plantations?

- **A:** Western Ghats

- **Description:** The Western Ghats are known for their coffee plantations,
particularly in Karnataka.

95. **Q:** What is the term for the area between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of
Capricorn?

- **A:** Tropical Zone

- **Description:** The tropical zone has a warm climate, supporting diverse

ecosystems, including forests and grasslands.

96. **Q:** Which monument is a symbol of love and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
 - **A:** Taj Mahal

- **Description:** The Taj Mahal, located in Agra, is an iconic monument dedicated to

the memory of Mumtaz Mahal, built by Shah Jahan.

97. **Q:** Which is the smallest state in India by area?

- **A:** Goa

- **Description:** Goa is known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant culture and is
the smallest state by area in India.

98. **Q:** What is the term for the ancient urban civilization that thrived in the Indus
Valley?

- **A:** Indus Valley Civilization

- **Description:** The Indus Valley Civilization was one of the world's earliest urban
cultures, known for its advanced architecture and trade.

99. **Q:** Where is the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) headquartered?

- **A:** Bengaluru

- **Description:** ISRO, India's national space agency, is headquartered in Bengaluru

and is responsible for space research and exploration.

100. **Q:** What is the primary geological formation in the Himalayas?

- **A:** Fold Mountains

- **Description:** The Himalayas are classified as fold mountains, formed due to the
collision of tectonic plates, resulting in high peaks.

These questions encompass a wide range of topics related to the geography of India,
covering its physical features, climate, flora and fauna, and cultural aspects. They are
useful for educational purposes and general knowledge quizzes.