Indian States and Cities Quiz

Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya. It was also the capital of Assam before Meghalaya became a separate state in 1972. Aizawl is Mizoram's capital, Dispur is Assam's capital, and Itanagar is Arunachal Pradesh's capital.

Itanagar is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh. Imphal is Manipur's capital, Shillong is Meghalaya's capital, and Patna is Bihar's capital. Arunachal Pradesh shares borders with China, Bhutan, and Myanmar.

Ranthambore National Park is located in Rajasthan, near Sawai Madhopur. It's famous for its tiger population and the historic Ranthambore Fort. MP has Kanha and Bandhavgarh, Gujarat has Gir (lions), Punjab does not have tiger reserves.

Ernakulam is a district in Kerala (typo: 'Kerla'), with Kochi as its major city. It's part of the Kochi metropolitan area. Bengaluru is Karnataka's capital, Chennai is in Tamil Nadu, and Lakshadweep is a union territory, not a state.

Haridwar is an ancient city and important Hindu pilgrimage site located in the state of Uttarakhand (formerly Uttaranchal). It is situated in the foothills of the Shivalik range and is one of the seven holiest places in Hinduism. The city is known for the Ganges river exiting the mountains here.

Noida (New Okhla Industrial Development Authority) is a city located in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is part of the National Capital Region (NCR) and is situated southeast of New Delhi. Noida is a major industrial and residential hub known for its IT sector and modern infrastructure.

Jabalpur is a major city in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh (M.P.). It is an important administrative and educational center in the Mahakoshal region. The city is known for its beautiful marble rock formations on the Narmada River and is surrounded by hills and forests.

Ooty (Ootacamund or Udhagamandalam) is a popular hill station located in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu. It was a summer retreat during the British colonial era and is known for its tea plantations, lakes, and pleasant climate. Ooty is one of the most famous tourist destinations in South India.

Visakhapatnam (also known as Vizag) is a major port city located in the state of Andhra Pradesh on the eastern coast of India. It is the largest city in Andhra Pradesh and is known for its beautiful beaches, natural harbor, and the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy. The city is an important industrial and commercial hub.

Warangal is a city located in the state of Andhra Pradesh (now in Telangana, which was part of Andhra Pradesh until 2014). The question reflects the pre-2014 bifurcation when Telangana was part of Andhra Pradesh. Warangal is known for its historical significance, including the Warangal Fort and the thousand-pillar temple built by the Kakatiya dynasty.

Porbandar is a coastal city in the state of Gujarat, located on the Kathiawar peninsula. It is historically significant as the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi. The other options - M.P. (Madhya Pradesh), Rajasthan, and Maharashtra - are different Indian states and do not contain Porbandar.