India geography quiz: rivers, mountains, lakes and parks
Read a clue about a mountain, river, waterfall, lake, island or national park and tap where it is on the map of India. It is a quick way to learn where things really are.
Geography day on PinSprint is every Saturday, and you can play the geography rounds on any day.
165+ map clues and 105+ quiz questions in this collection, covering 32 states and union territories.
What's covered
- Mountains, peaks, passes and valleys
- Rivers, waterfalls, lakes and wetlands
- Coasts, islands and extreme points
- National parks and natural landmarks
Try three sample questions
1. Which river is associated with Majuli island in Assam?
- • Barak
- • Brahmaputra
- • Manas
- • Teesta
Show the answer
Brahmaputra. Majuli lies within the river system in Assam.
2. Which gulf lies between Gujarat's Kutch region and the Saurashtra peninsula?
- • Gulf of Khambhat
- • Gulf of Kutch
- • Gulf of Mannar
- • Palk Bay
Show the answer
Gulf of Kutch. the inlet of the Arabian Sea separates Kutch from Saurashtra.
3. Kanha National Park is located in which state?
- • Chhattisgarh
- • Madhya Pradesh
- • Maharashtra
- • Odisha
Show the answer
Madhya Pradesh. the protected forest lies in the central Indian highlands.
How to score higher
- Anchor on the big features first: the Himalaya in the north, the Western Ghats along the west coast.
- Follow rivers. They run from highlands to a coast, which narrows a clue down to a state.
- Remember the islands: Lakshadweep is in the Arabian Sea and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are in the Bay of Bengal.
How scoring works
Each map clue is worth up to 100 points. Tap within about 15 km of the right spot for full marks. The score falls steadily with distance and reaches zero at 1,000 km. Five clues make a round of up to 500 points. In the multiple-choice quiz, faster correct answers score more and streaks add a bonus, for a best score of 1,300.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need to know exact coordinates?
- No. You only tap the map, and a pin in the right area still scores points.
- Is the geography quiz free?
- Yes. There is no sign-up and no cost.