What is the total area of India? (a)    3,287, 263 Km2 (b)    3,143, 270 Km2 (c)     3,376, 247 Km2 (d)    3,343, 285 Km2 Ans: (a) 3,287, 263 Km2 The total area of India is 3,287, 263 Km2 (1,269,219 sq mi). By area India is the seventh largest country in the World.  The country (mainland) is situated north of the equator between...Read More

World Geography is an important part of the UPSC, APSC and other competitive examinations. Every year a few questions from this section are asked in those examinations. Hence, it is necessary for the aspirants to study the World Geography section thoroughly. Here we have presented twenty questions of this section which will be helpful for candidates preparing for different...Read More

Geographically India is a very diverse country. The nation includes The Great Himalayan mountainous region to the north and northeast, the Brahmaputra, the Gangas, the Yamuna and the Indus river basins east to west, the peninsular part of the plateau and the coastal region. Here we have presented some questions on the geography of India,...Read More

Assam is one of eight North-Eastern states of India. The state shares its boundary with Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh to the north; Nagaland and Manipur to the east; Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram and Bangladesh to the south; and West Bengal to the west. Assam comprises of two river valley i.e. Brahmaputra valley from east towards west and Barak valley in the southern most part and hills areas of...Read More