Indian Geography: Frequently asked questions

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Important questions about Coastal Area of India for UPSC, SSC, Postal Assistant, Secretariat Assistant and RRB exams

This article covers essential Indian Geography facts focused on the coastal areas and major ports of India, tailored for UPSC, SSC, RRB, Postal Assistant, and Secretariat Assistant exams. Updated on August 2025 with the latest official data, it highlights important insights into coastline lengths, maritime states, and strategic ports along the East and West coasts. A must-read for competitive exam aspirants, this resource ensures accuracy, relevance, and quick revision of high-scoring topics related to India’s coastal geography and harbor infrastructure.

1. What is the total length of Indian Coastal Area ?
Answer: 11,098.81 km
[ Old Answer: 6083 Km (7516.6 Km, including Andaman and lakshadweep) ]


2. What is the number of states having coastal area ?
Answer: 9


3. Which States has the largest coastline in India ?
Answer: Gujarat


4. Which is the second maritime state (second largest coastline) in India ?
Answer: Tamil nadu


5. Which state has least coastal area ?
Answer: Goa


6. What is the width of West Coast ?
Answer: 50 Km


7. What is the width of  East Coast ?
Answer: 100Km



Important questions about Major Ports (Harbors) in India


Ports in India are very important Questions for all competitive exams, now we are going to discuss the probable questions.


Before studying ports in India you should know the states having coastal area, because all the nine coastal states have ports.

1. Which are the states having coastal area ?
Answer: Gujarat , Maharashtra , Goa , Karnataka , Kerala < those are in West coast.
             West Bengal , Odisha , Andhara Pradesh , Tamil Nadu < those are in East coast


2. Which is the Major  port situated in Gujarat ?
Answer: Kandla (Deendayal Port)


3. Which is the Tidal Port in Gujarat ?
Answer: Kandla (Deendayal Port)


4. Which are the Major port situated in Maharashtra ?
Answer: Mumbai , Nhava Sheva


5. Which is the largest natural port in India ?
Answer: Mumbai


6. Which port is known as Jawaharlal Nehru Port ?
Answer: Nhava Sheva


7. Which is the Major port in Goa ?
Answer: Mormugao


8. Which is the Iron ore exporting port in India ?
Answer: Mormugao


9. Which is the Major port in Karnataka ?
Answer: New Mangalore Port


10. Which is the Major port in Kerala ?
Answer: Kochi


11. Which are the ports in West Bengal ?
Answer: Kolkata , Haldia


12. Which is the Major port in Odisha ?
Answer: Paradip Port


13. Which is the Major port situated in Andhara pradesh ?
Answer: Visakhapatnam


14. Which is the deepest port in India ?
Answer: Visakhapatnam


15. Which port is known as Jewel of all port ?
Answer: Visakhapatnam


16. Which are the ports in Tamil Nadu ?
Answer: Chennai , Tuticorin ports, Ennore Port


17. Which is the Oldest artificial port in India ?
Answer: Chennai


18. Which is the Southern most port in India ?
Answer: Tuticorin ports


19. Which is the newest port in India ?
Answer: 


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Important years gk questions

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Years Updated

This content is part of our “Learn an Important Year Every Day” program.

Understanding key dates is essential for success in competitive exams. This collection includes frequently asked years, historic events, and Nobel Prize dates — ideal for exams like UPSC, SSC, Railway, Banking, and more.

Years updated in July

  1. When did Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) start?
    Answer: 1992
  2. When did SAF Games start?
    Answer: 1984
  3. When was Greenpeace formed?
    Answer: 1971
  4. When were the first Ancient Olympics held?
    Answer: 776 BC
  5. When were the first Modern Olympics held?
    Answer: 1896
  6. When was the Rapid Action Force (RAF) formed?
    Answer: 1992
  7. When was the Dr. Ambedkar Foundation established?
    Answer: 1992
  8. When was the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) formed?
    Answer: April 1, 1963
  9. When was the first Battle of Tarain fought?
    Answer: 1191
  10. When did Rabindranath Tagore win the Nobel Prize?
    Answer: 1913
  11. When did C.V. Raman win the Nobel Prize?
    Answer: 1930
  12. When did Har Gobind Khorana win the Nobel Prize?
    Answer: 1968
  13. When did Mother Teresa win the Nobel Prize?
    Answer: 1979
  14. When did Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar win the Nobel Prize?
    Answer: 1983
  15. When did Amartya Sen win the Nobel Prize?
    Answer: 1998

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General knowledge bits : Confusing gk Questions

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Confusing GK Facts Part 3 – FAQs for Competitive Exams

Confusing GK Questions – Part 3

Some GK questions which often confuse students. Don’t get yourself confused—review the facts clearly.

1. Who is the First president of Chinese republic?

Answer: Sun Yat-Sen

2. Who is the First Chairman of Chinese republic?

Answer: Mao Tse-tung

3. Which country has the oldest National Flag?

Answer: Denmark

4. Which country has the oldest national anthem?

Answer: Japan

5. Where is National Defense College situated?

Answer: New Delhi

6. Where is National Defense Academy situated?

Answer: Khadakwasla (Pune)

7. Where is Indian Military Academy situated?

Answer: Dehradun

8. Who was the first American president to win the Nobel Prize?

Answer: Theodore Roosevelt

9. Who was the first Russian president to win the Nobel Prize?

Answer: Mikhail Gorbachev

10. Which is the largest lake in the world?

Answer: Caspian Sea

11. Which is the largest freshwater lake in the world?

Answer: Lake Superior

12. Which place is known as the land of rising sun?

Answer: Japan

13. Which place is known as the land of setting sun?

Answer: (Still debated)

14. Which place is known as the land of midnight sun?

Answer: Norway

15. What is known as the heart and soul of the Indian Constitution?

Answer: Article 32

16. What is considered the necessary evil in the Constitution?

Answer: Article 22

17. Who discovered the Harappan site Lothal?

Answer: S.R. Rao

18. Who discovered the Harappan site Kalibangan?

Answer: A. Ghosh

19. Who translated Arthashastra into English?

Answer: R. Shamasastry

20. Who translated the Bhagavad Gita into English?

Answer: Charles Wilkins

21. Who translated Manusmriti into English?

Answer: William Jones

22. Who translated Gita Govinda into English?

Answer: William Jones

23. Who translated Abhijnana Shakuntalam into English?

Answer: William Jones

24. Which is the most abundant metal in the Earth’s surface?

Answer: Aluminum

25. Which is the most abundant metal in the Earth?

Answer: Iron

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