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 of the following is the state flower of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Lotus

  2. Jasmine

  3. Rose

  4. Sunflower
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Jasmine is the state flower of Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the state emblem of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. A lion standing on a pedestal

  2. A bull standing on a pedestal

  3. A horse standing on a pedestal

  4. An elephant standing on a pedestal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A lion standing on a pedestal is the state emblem of Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

The 'Pochampally' ikat sarees, known for their vibrant colors and intricate designs, originate from which state in India?

  1. Telangana

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The 'Pochampally' ikat sarees are a specialty of Telangana, particularly the town of Pochampally. These sarees are renowned for their vibrant colors and intricate designs created using the traditional ikat weaving technique.

Multiple choice

The 'Kani' shawl, known for its intricate hand-woven designs, originates from which state in India?

  1. Jammu and Kashmir

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Uttarakhand

  4. Punjab
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The 'Kani' shawl is a specialty of Jammu and Kashmir, particularly the Kanihama region. These shawls are renowned for their intricate hand-woven designs, which are created using a unique technique involving multiple weavers.

Multiple choice

The ancient port city of Arikamedu is located in which state?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Arikamedu is located in the state of Tamil Nadu, near the city of Pondicherry.

Multiple choice

The famous rock-cut temples of Mahabalipuram are a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in which state?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Mahabalipuram is located in the state of Tamil Nadu, near the city of Chennai.

Multiple choice

The ruins of the ancient city of Hampi are located in which state?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Hampi is located in the state of Karnataka, near the city of Hospet.

Multiple choice

The ancient Buddhist site of Nagarjunakonda is located in which state?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Nagarjunakonda is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh, near the city of Guntur.

Multiple choice

The ancient city of Madurai is famous for its magnificent Meenakshi Amman Temple. In which state is Madurai located?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Madurai is located in the state of Tamil Nadu, near the city of Tiruchirappalli.

Multiple choice

The ancient city of Kanchipuram is known for its beautiful temples and silk sarees. In which state is Kanchipuram located?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Kanchipuram is located in the state of Tamil Nadu, near the city of Chennai.

Multiple choice

The ancient city of Thanjavur is famous for its Brihadeeswarar Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In which state is Thanjavur located?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Thanjavur is located in the state of Tamil Nadu, near the city of Tiruchirappalli.

Multiple choice

The ancient city of Mysore is famous for its beautiful palaces and gardens. In which state is Mysore located?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Mysore is located in the state of Karnataka, near the city of Bengaluru.

Multiple choice

The ancient city of Kochi is famous for its beautiful harbor and its role in the spice trade. In which state is Kochi located?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Kochi is located in the state of Kerala, near the city of Thiruvananthapuram.

Multiple choice

The ancient city of Thiruvananthapuram is famous for its beautiful beaches and its role in the spice trade. In which state is Thiruvananthapuram located?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Thiruvananthapuram is located in the state of Kerala, near the city of Kollam.

Multiple choice

The ancient city of Mangalore is famous for its beautiful beaches and its role in the spice trade. In which state is Mangalore located?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Mangalore is located in the state of Karnataka, near the city of Udupi.