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Indian State Culture and Geography

4,025 Questions

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 Khajuraho Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are located in which state of India?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Gujarat
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The Khajuraho Temples are located in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India, and are famous for their intricate carvings and sculptures depicting scenes from Hindu mythology.

Multiple choice

The Brihadeeswara Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in which state of India?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Karnataka

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Kerala
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The Brihadeeswara Temple is located in the state of Tamil Nadu, India, and is famous for its intricate carvings and sculptures depicting scenes from Hindu mythology.

Multiple choice

In which state of India did Thang-Ta originate?

  1. Manipur

  2. Assam

  3. Mizoram

  4. Nagaland
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Thang-Ta is an indigenous martial art form that originated in the state of Manipur, located in northeastern India.

Multiple choice

Which region of India is famous for its rock-cut cave temples and sculptures?

  1. Orissa

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Karnataka
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Maharashtra is renowned for its rock-cut cave temples and sculptures, particularly in the regions of Ajanta and Ellora. These caves showcase intricate carvings and paintings that depict religious and mythological scenes.

Multiple choice

The Hornbill Festival is celebrated in which state of India?

  1. Nagaland

  2. Meghalaya

  3. Arunachal Pradesh

  4. Mizoram
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The Hornbill Festival is a week-long festival celebrated in Nagaland, India.

Multiple choice

The Pushkar Camel Fair is held in which state of India?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujarat

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Uttar Pradesh
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The Pushkar Camel Fair is held in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India.

Multiple choice

The Pongal festival is celebrated in which state of India?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Karnataka

  4. Kerala
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The Pongal festival is a harvest festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu, India.

Multiple choice

The Hemis Festival is celebrated in which state of India?

  1. Ladakh

  2. Jammu and Kashmir

  3. Himachal Pradesh

  4. Uttarakhand
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The Hemis Festival is a Buddhist festival celebrated in Ladakh, India.

Multiple choice

The Bihu festival is celebrated in which state of India?

  1. Assam

  2. Meghalaya

  3. Arunachal Pradesh

  4. Nagaland
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The Bihu festival is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam, India.

Multiple choice

The Baisakhi festival is celebrated in which state of India?

  1. Punjab

  2. Haryana

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Madhya Pradesh
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The Baisakhi festival is a harvest festival celebrated in Punjab, India.

Multiple choice

The Onam festival is celebrated in which state of India?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh
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The Onam festival is a harvest festival celebrated in Kerala, India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state is known for its rich tradition of ghost stories and supernatural tales?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. West Bengal
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Explanation

West Bengal is renowned for its rich tradition of ghost stories and supernatural tales. The state's cultural heritage is deeply intertwined with folklore and legends, and many of its ghost stories have been passed down through generations.

Multiple choice

In the heart of Rajasthan, which revered deity is worshipped as the protector of the village and is believed to bring prosperity and good fortune?

  1. Lord Shiva

  2. Lord Vishnu

  3. Goddess Kali

  4. Hanuman
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In Rajasthan, Hanuman is widely revered as the guardian deity of villages, symbolizing strength, courage, and protection. He is often depicted as a powerful monkey god with a mace in his hand.

Multiple choice

In the coastal regions of India, particularly in Maharashtra, which goddess is celebrated as the protector of fishermen and is believed to bring good luck and safe voyages?

  1. Goddess Lakshmi

  2. Goddess Durga

  3. Goddess Saraswati

  4. Mumbadevi
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Explanation

Mumbadevi, also known as the 'Goddess of Mumbai', is revered as the protector of fishermen and sailors in coastal regions of India. She is believed to bless them with safe voyages and abundant catches.

Multiple choice

Which region in India is renowned for its spicy and tangy pickles?

  1. Punjab

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. West Bengal
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Explanation

Andhra Pradesh is famous for its spicy and tangy pickles, often made with a variety of chili peppers.