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Indian State Culture and Geography

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Test your knowledge of regional cuisines, traditional handlooms, agricultural belts, and iconic monuments across various Indian states. These questions form a core part of the static general knowledge syllabus. This material is highly relevant for SSC, railway, state PSC, and civil services examinations.

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Indian State Culture and Geography Questions

Multiple choice

The ancient city of Dwarka, located in which Indian state, is considered one of the four holy cities in Hinduism?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Karnataka

  4. Kerala
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Dwarka, situated in the state of Gujarat, is regarded as one of the four holy cities in Hinduism. It is associated with Lord Krishna and is a major pilgrimage center for Hindus.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state is known for its shadow puppetry tradition?

  1. Odisha

  2. Karnataka

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Tamil Nadu
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Odisha is known for its shadow puppetry tradition.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state is known for its rod puppetry tradition?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujarat

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Madhya Pradesh
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Rajasthan is known for its rod puppetry tradition.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state is known for its glove puppetry tradition?

  1. Kerala

  2. Karnataka

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Andhra Pradesh
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Kerala is known for its glove puppetry tradition.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state is known for its leather puppetry tradition?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Karnataka

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Odisha
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Andhra Pradesh is known for its leather puppetry tradition.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state is known for its papier-mâché puppetry tradition?

  1. West Bengal

  2. Odisha

  3. Bihar

  4. Jharkhand
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West Bengal is known for its papier-mâché puppetry tradition.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state is known for its wooden puppetry tradition?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Kerala

  4. Andhra Pradesh
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Karnataka is known for its wooden puppetry tradition.

Multiple choice

What is the origin of Mohiniyattam?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh
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Explanation

Mohiniyattam originated in the state of Kerala, India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state is known for its spicy and flavorful cuisine?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Kerala

  4. Punjab
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Andhra Pradesh is renowned for its spicy and tangy cuisine, which often includes dishes made with chilies, tamarind, and garlic.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state is known for its seafood cuisine?

  1. Goa

  2. Kerala

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Odisha
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Goa is renowned for its seafood cuisine, which includes dishes such as fish curry, prawn curry, and crab curry. The state's cuisine is influenced by its coastal location and Portuguese heritage.

Multiple choice

Vikram Chandra's novel "Red Earth and Pouring Rain" is set in which Indian state?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Rajasthan
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Explanation

Vikram Chandra's "Red Earth and Pouring Rain" is set in the Indian state of Bihar.

Multiple choice

In which region of India is the traditional attire known as the 'Pochampally Ikat' saree primarily produced?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Karnataka

  4. Kerala
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The Pochampally Ikat saree is a handwoven textile with intricate designs, originating from the Pochampally region of Andhra Pradesh, India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state is known for its traditional 'Bandhani' tie-dye technique, often used in ethnic wear?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Uttar Pradesh
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Bandhani is a traditional tie-dye technique practiced in Gujarat, India, where intricate patterns are created by tying and dyeing the fabric, resulting in vibrant and colorful designs.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major handicraft cluster in India?

  1. Moradabad

  2. Jaipur

  3. Kanchipuram

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Moradabad, Jaipur, and Kanchipuram are all major handicraft clusters in India, known for their distinct products and craftsmanship.

Multiple choice

Which state in India is known for its Bidriware handicraft?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Karnataka

  3. Telangana

  4. Uttar Pradesh
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Explanation

Bidriware is a type of metal handicraft that originated in Bidar, Karnataka.