General Awareness · Geography
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.
Regional Indian cuisinesTraditional handlooms and artifactsAgricultural belts of IndiaState monuments and geography
Indian State Culture and Geography Questions
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Only a
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Only b
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Only c
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Only a and c
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All of these
D
Correct answer
Explanation
This is the correct option because turbans are worn by men in Punjab and Rajasthan.
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Kerala
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Maharashtra
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Karnataka
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The Ajanta Caves, which contain famous ancient paintings, are located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India.
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Madhya Pradesh
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Mizoram
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Nagaland
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Kerala
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Kalarippayat is an ancient martial art form that originated in the state of Kerala. It is widely considered one of the oldest fighting systems in existence.
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Vikrami Calendar
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Mohammadan Calendar
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Georgian Calendar
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None of these
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The Indian National Calendar is based on the Saka Era and is permanently aligned with the Gregorian calendar for civil purposes.
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Kerala
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Punjab
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Tamil Nadu
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Karnataka
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Makar Sankranti is celebrated as a harvest festival across various Indian states under different names. While it is significant in many places, the question specifically points to Karnataka where it is a major harvest-related observance.
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Mithun
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Sarpa
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Vrischika
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Simba
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The Mithun (Bos frontalis) is the state animal of Nagaland. It is a large bovine species native to the region.
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Orissa
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Assam
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Manipur
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Tripura
C
Correct answer
Explanation
In 2007, an outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza led to the culling of over 1.5 lakh birds in Manipur to prevent the spread of the virus.
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Nagaland
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Assam
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Tamil Nadu
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Madhya Pradesh
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The Birhor are a tribal community primarily found in the state of Jharkhand, but they also have significant populations in Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Madhya Pradesh.
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Kerala
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Tripura
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Karnataka
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Assam
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Andhra Pradesh
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Sandur Lambani embroidery is a traditional craft practiced by the Lambani community in the Sandur region of Karnataka. It received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2010 to protect its unique cultural heritage.
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Karnataka
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Jammu & Kashmir
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Madhya Pradesh
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Himachal Pradesh
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Jog Falls is a major waterfall located in the Shimoga district of Karnataka, India.
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Andhra Pradesh
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Arunachal Pradesh
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Sikkim
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Andaman Islands
D
Correct answer
Explanation
'Chenchu' tribals are mainly found in Andaman Islands. Population status of these tribal people is not much known but, they are known for a unique culture, physical stature and occupation. These tribes of India had several sub groups but most of them disappeared over a period of time.
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Karnataka
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Jharkhand
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Gujarat
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Himachal Pradesh
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Rajasthan
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Maharashtra
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Himachal Pradesh
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Andhra Pradesh
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Kerala
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Kerala is widely recognized as a leading producer of ginger in India, although production statistics can fluctuate by year.
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Maharashtra
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Karnataka
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Tamil Nadu
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Kerala
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Jog Falls, Gerosppa Falls or Joga Falls is the second highest plunge waterfall in India, located in Sagara, Taluk, Karnataka.
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Madhya Pradesh
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Gujarat
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Bengal
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Karnataka
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Kerala
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Jatra is a folk drama form originated in the Bhakti movement in Bengal.