Example 1
What is the capital of Australia?
Answer: A) Canberra
Canberra was purpose-built as the capital.
Indian and World Geography questions for competitive exams: rules, worked examples and practice
Geography questions cover India's physical features, rivers, soils, climate and resources, plus key world geography.
Key rules and formulas
- Rivers: Kosi is called the "Sorrow of Bihar"; Narmada and Tapi flow west through rift valleys.
- Soils: black soil (regur) suits cotton; laterite forms under heavy rain and high temperature.
- Passes: Nathu La (Sikkim–Tibet), Shipki La (Himachal–Tibet).
- Gujarat has the longest coastline among Indian states.
Common traps
- Mixing up west-flowing and east-flowing rivers.
- Confusing passes in the same region.
Where Indian and World Geography is asked
- RRB Group D (General Awareness & Current Affairs)
- RRB NTPC CBT 1 (General Awareness)
- SSC CGL Tier 1 (General Awareness)
- SSC CGL Tier 2 (General Awareness)
- SSC CHSL Tier 1 (General Awareness)
- UPSC CSE GS 1 (Indian & World Geography)
Worked examples
Example 2
Black soil is also known as
Answer: D) Regur soil
Black (regur) soil is ideal for cotton.
Example 3
Which is the largest planet in the Solar System?
Answer: C) Jupiter
Jupiter is more than 11 times Earth's diameter.
More Indian and World Geography practice questions
- Indian Standard Time is based on the longitude passing near
- Loktak Lake is located in
- Which planet is closest to the Sun?
- Which Indian state has the longest coastline?
- Nathu La pass connects Sikkim with
- Which is the largest hot desert in the world?
- Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
- Which river is known as the "Sorrow of Bengal"?
- Which is the largest ocean in the world?
- Which is the largest state of India by area?
- The Palk Strait separates India from
- Which of these rivers flows west into the Arabian Sea?
- Which river is known as the "Sorrow of Bihar"?
- Which is the smallest state of India by area?
- Chilika Lake is located in
- The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the river
- Shipki La pass connects Himachal Pradesh with
- The doldrums are
- Which Indian state is the largest producer of coffee?
- Which Indian state is the largest producer of tea?
- The "Roaring Forties" are
- The Lakshadweep islands are mainly of
- El Niño refers to
- The McMahon Line marks the boundary between India and
- Silent Valley National Park is in
- The Duncan Passage separates
- Which of the following is a cold ocean current?
- Tropical evergreen forests in India occur where annual rainfall is above
- Which peninsular river flows through a rift valley?
- Laterite soil forms mainly under conditions of
- The Western Ghats are also known as the
- Which of these rivers rises in Tibet?
- India's largest mangrove forest is the
- Which line separates India and Pakistan?
- Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
Frequently asked questions
What is Indian and World Geography in competitive exams?
Geography questions cover India's physical features, rivers, soils, climate and resources, plus key world geography.
Which exams ask Indian and World Geography questions?
On MockBazaar, Indian and World Geography questions appear in RRB Group D, RRB NTPC CBT 1, SSC CGL Tier 1, SSC CGL Tier 2, SSC CHSL Tier 1, UPSC CSE GS 1.
What is the most common mistake in Indian and World Geography?
Mixing up west-flowing and east-flowing rivers.