General Awareness ยท 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.

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Indian State Culture and Geography Questions

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
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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.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

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

Hyderabad is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh, near the city of Vijayawada.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

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

Visakhapatnam is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh, near the city of Rajahmundry.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a region where Chhau is traditionally performed?

  1. Odisha

  2. West Bengal

  3. Jharkhand

  4. Punjab
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Chhau is traditionally performed in the regions of Odisha, West Bengal, and Jharkhand.

Multiple choice

Which region of Odisha is particularly renowned for its Chhau performances?

  1. Mayurbhanj

  2. Keonjhar

  3. Sundargarh

  4. Balasore
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mayurbhanj is a region in Odisha that is widely recognized for its vibrant Chhau performances.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state is known for its production of silk sarees?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. West Bengal

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

Karnataka is known for its production of silk sarees.