General Awareness ยท Geography

Indian State Culture and Geography

4,201 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

Which Indian state is known as the birthplace of trance music?

  1. Goa

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Punjab

  4. Uttar Pradesh
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Goa is known as the birthplace of trance music in India. The state has a long history of trance music, dating back to the 1960s. Goa is also home to many trance music festivals, which attract people from all over the world.

Multiple choice

Which state in India is famous for its Makar Sankranti fair?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Punjab

  3. Gujarat

  4. Rajasthan
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Uttar Pradesh is famous for its Makar Sankranti fair, which is held in the city of Allahabad.

Multiple choice

Which state in India celebrates Makar Sankranti as Pongal?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Karnataka

  4. Kerala
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Makar Sankranti is celebrated as Pongal in Tamil Nadu.

Multiple choice

Which state in India celebrates Makar Sankranti as Lohri?

  1. Punjab

  2. Haryana

  3. Himachal Pradesh

  4. All of the above
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Makar Sankranti is celebrated as Lohri in Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which state in India celebrates Makar Sankranti as Maghi?

  1. Punjab

  2. Haryana

  3. Himachal Pradesh

  4. Uttarakhand
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Makar Sankranti is celebrated as Maghi in Uttarakhand.

Multiple choice

Which state in India celebrates Makar Sankranti as Bihu?

  1. Assam

  2. Meghalaya

  3. Arunachal Pradesh

  4. Nagaland
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Makar Sankranti is celebrated as Bihu in Assam.

Multiple choice

Odissi is a classical dance form that originated in which state of India?

  1. Odisha

  2. West Bengal

  3. Bihar

  4. Jharkhand
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Odissi is a classical dance form that originated in the state of Odisha, India.

Multiple choice

Which princely state was the most culturally advanced?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Mysore

  3. Kashmir

  4. Travancore
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Travancore was the most culturally advanced princely state, with a rich tradition of art, music, and literature.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state is renowned for its intricate and colorful Bandhani tie-dye technique?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. West Bengal
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Bandhani, a traditional tie-dye technique, is widely practiced in the state of Gujarat. It involves intricate knotting and dyeing of fabrics, resulting in vibrant and eye-catching patterns.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state is famous for its vibrant and intricate Phulkari embroidery?

  1. Punjab

  2. Odisha

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Madhya Pradesh
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Phulkari embroidery is a traditional art form from the state of Punjab, known for its colorful floral motifs and intricate stitches.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state is known for its exquisite hand-painted Kalamkari textiles, featuring intricate motifs and vibrant colors?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Karnataka

  3. Kerala

  4. Rajasthan
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Kalamkari is a traditional hand-painted textile art form from Andhra Pradesh, known for its intricate motifs, vibrant colors, and storytelling elements.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state is renowned for its intricate and colorful mirror embroidery, often used to embellish traditional garments and accessories?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. West Bengal
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Mirror embroidery, also known as Shisha embroidery, is a traditional craft from Gujarat, where small mirrors are skillfully sewn onto fabrics to create vibrant and reflective designs.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state is known for its exquisite hand-woven Chanderi fabric, featuring sheer texture and delicate motifs?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. West Bengal
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Chanderi is a hand-woven fabric from Madhya Pradesh, renowned for its sheer texture, delicate motifs, and intricate designs.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state is renowned for its intricate and colorful Bidri metalwork, featuring intricate designs inlaid with silver?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. West Bengal
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Bidri metalwork is a traditional craft from Karnataka, known for its intricate designs inlaid with silver, creating stunning and delicate artifacts.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state is known for its exquisite hand-painted Madhubani paintings, featuring intricate motifs and vibrant colors?

  1. Bihar

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. West Bengal
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Madhubani paintings are a traditional art form from Bihar, known for their intricate motifs, vibrant colors, and storytelling elements.