General Knowledge - Places
Exam Duration: 45 Mins Total Questions : 30
Which of the following about Eagle's Nest is true?
1. It is the name given to the historic fort at Rajgarh in the Kolaba district of Maharashtra.
2. Chhatarpati Shivaji, the great warrior, was crowned here.
- (a)
Only 1
- (b)
Only 2
- (c)
Both 1 and 2
- (d)
Neither 1 nor 2
The government opium factory is located in
- (a)
Gazipur (UP)
- (b)
Muzzafar Nagar
- (c)
Karim Nagar
- (d)
Anantpur
Which of the following about Gaya is true?
1. It is place where Lord Buddha got enlightenment.
2. Officers Training Academy (OTA) is located there.
3. It's a pilgrimage center for Hindus and Buddhists.
- (a)
1 and 2
- (b)
2 and 3
- (c)
1,2 and 3
- (d)
None of these
Find the place on the information furnished below
1. This place is formally known for Diamond mine.
2. It is situated near Hyderabad.
3. It is the capital of Qutub Shahi Sultans.
Select the correct answer using the options given below
- (a)
Golconda Fort
- (b)
Fort St George
- (c)
Bekal Fort
- (d)
None of the above
It is sacred place of the Sikhs in Amritsar. It is known as Golden Temple. Operation Bluestar was held in this pilgrimage spot. Identify the spot.
- (a)
Sri Akal Takht Sahib
- (b)
Damdama Sahib
- (c)
Anandpur Sahib
- (d)
Harmandir Sahib
Which of the following about Gulbarga is true?
1. It was the capital of Bahmani Kingdom.
2. Its fort is a remarkable building with 15 towers.
3. A large mosque built on the model of mosques of cordoba in Spain.
- (a)
1 and 2
- (b)
2 and 3
- (c)
1,2 and 3
- (d)
None of these
Identify the city.
1. The city of lakes and Venice of East.
2. It was declared as the world's best city in a poll by Travel and Leisure magazine.
- (a)
Jaipur
- (b)
Udaipur
- (c)
Amritsar
- (d)
Ahmedabad
Jaipur is historically important place and is famous for its handicrafts.
Identify the correct statements.
1. Maharaja Jai Sing Observatory and Hawa Mahal are situated here.
2. It is the capital of Rajasthan.
3. The city was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Sing II.
- (a)
2 and 3
- (b)
Only 1
- (c)
1,2 and 3
- (d)
1 and 3
Match the following.
List I | List II |
A. Jealgora | 1. Central Fuel Research Institute |
B. Chennai | 2. Central Leather Research Institue |
C. Goa | 3. National Institute of Oceanography |
- (a)
A B C 2 1 3 - (b)
A B C 3 2 1 - (c)
A B C 1 2 3 - (d)
A B C 1 3 2
Identify the place in South India.
1. The southernmost tip of India.
2. The Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean meet.
3. Vivekananda rock memorial has also been constructed.
- (a)
Nagapattinam
- (b)
Pt. Calimore
- (c)
Indira Point
- (d)
Kanyakumari
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
- (a)
Railways Zones Cities South Western Hubli - (b)
Railways Zones Cities North Western Jaipur - (c)
Railways Zones Cities Western Mumbai - (d)
Railways Zones Cities Central Jabalpur
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
- (a)
City River Berlin Rhine - (b)
City River London Thames - (c)
City River New York Hudson - (d)
City River Vienna Danube
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
List I | List II |
1. Mahabodhi Temple | Asom |
2. Groups of Mounuments | Andhra Pradesh |
3. Valley of Flowers | Kerala |
4. The majestic Kandariya Mahadev Temple | Madhya Pradesh |
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
- (a)
Only 1
- (b)
2 and 3
- (c)
Only 3
- (d)
Only 4
Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in the town of Tirumala is in which of the following district?
- (a)
Nellore
- (b)
Kakinada
- (c)
Chitoor
- (d)
Vijayawada
The East Central Railway Zone headquarters is located at
- (a)
Patna
- (b)
Hajipur
- (c)
Muzaffarpur
- (d)
Katihar
The first fertilizer plant in India was established in
- (a)
Trombay
- (b)
Nangal
- (c)
Alwaye
- (d)
Sindri
The headquarters of Western Railway is located at
- (a)
Victoria Terminus
- (b)
Church Gate
- (c)
Mahim
- (d)
Nava Sheva
India's first solar ponds Bhuj solar Pond project is being constructed in the state of
- (a)
Rajasthan
- (b)
Maharashtra
- (c)
Gujarat
- (d)
Andhra Pradesh
Flamingo festival is held annually in
- (a)
Pathinamthitta, Kerala
- (b)
Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
- (c)
Gulbarga, Karnataka
- (d)
Ootacamand, Tamil Nadu
Which of the following states has the highest number of National Parks for protection of wildlife and conservation of biodiversity in India?
- (a)
MP
- (b)
UP
- (c)
Karnataka
- (d)
Asom
India's first cooperative university is located in
- (a)
Sivasagar, Asom
- (b)
Imphal, Manipur
- (c)
Asansol, Paschim Banga
- (d)
Puri, Odisha
Country's First International Transhipment Containment Terminals is located in
- (a)
Ennore
- (b)
Kandla
- (c)
Vallarpadam
- (d)
Krishnapatnam
Mudumalai sanctuary is famous for
- (a)
tigers
- (b)
bisons
- (c)
elephants
- (d)
birds
The Lakshadweep Islands are situated in
- (a)
Indian Ocean
- (b)
Arabian Ocean
- (c)
Bay of Bengal
- (d)
None of these
Where is the Mauna Kea a dormant volcano located?
- (a)
Sumatra Island
- (b)
Hawaii Island
- (c)
Galapagos Island
- (d)
Cape Verde
Which of the following statements about The Mountain Railways of India which comprises Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Kalka Shimla Railway and is listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site are correct?
1. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway which started in 1881 is the oldest.
2. Kalka Shimla Railway covers the longest distance among the three trains.
3. Nilgiri Mountain Railway covers the shortest distance.
- (a)
Only 1
- (b)
1 and 2
- (c)
2 and 3
- (d)
1,2 and 3
Consider the following statements about Preah Vihear temple
1. It is located in Laos.
2. It is a temple for Lord Shiva.
3. It is a UN World Heritage site.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- (a)
Only 1
- (b)
2 and 3
- (c)
1 and 3
- (d)
All are correct
Kumbum is a monastery found in which of the following countries?
- (a)
India
- (b)
Thailand
- (c)
China
- (d)
Japan
A 600 MW solar power park, touted as Asia's first and largest, was dedicated to the person of which one of the following places?
- (a)
Anand, Gujarat
- (b)
Badmer, Rajasthan
- (c)
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
- (d)
Patan, Gujarat
Recently Wikipedia city monmouth has been built. In which city it is located?
- (a)
Australia
- (b)
Canada
- (c)
South Africa
- (d)
USA