Daily GK Challenge

More practice: Indian Geography

5 more SSC CGL questions from the same chapter, with step-by-step solutions. Try each one, then reveal the answer.

1. Q1easy

   The highest peak in India is:

   • AK2
   • BKangchenjunga
   • CNanda Devi
   • DKamet
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   Correct answer: (B) Kangchenjunga

   Kangchenjunga (8586 m) is the highest peak entirely within India (K2 is in Pakistan-administered territory).

2. Q2easy

   The southernmost tip of mainland India is:

   • AKanyakumari
   • BRameswaram
   • CPort Blair
   • DLakshadweep
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   Correct answer: (A) Kanyakumari

   Cape Comorin (Kanyakumari) is the southernmost tip of mainland India.

3. Q3medium

   The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?

   • A6
   • B7
   • C8
   • D9
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   Correct answer: (C) 8

   The Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N) passes through 8 Indian states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, Mizoram.

4. Q4easy

   India's largest state by area is:

   • ARajasthan
   • BMadhya Pradesh
   • CMaharashtra
   • DUttar Pradesh
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   Correct answer: (A) Rajasthan

   Rajasthan is the largest state in India by area.

5. Q5easy

   The longest river in India is:

   • ABrahmaputra
   • BGanga
   • CYamuna
   • DGodavari
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   Correct answer: (B) Ganga

   The Ganga is the longest river flowing entirely within India.