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 Aravalli Range is a fold mountain range located in which state of India?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujarat

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Maharashtra
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Explanation

The Aravalli Range is a fold mountain range located in Rajasthan.

Multiple choice

The Vindhya Range is a fold mountain range located in which states of India?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Chhattisgarh

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Vindhya Range is a fold mountain range located in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh.

Multiple choice

The Satpura Range is a fold mountain range located in which states of India?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Gujarat

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Satpura Range is a fold mountain range located in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.

Multiple choice

The Western Ghats are a mountain range located along the western coast of which state of India?

  1. Kerala

  2. Karnataka

  3. Goa

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Western Ghats are a mountain range located along the western coast of Kerala, Karnataka, and Goa.

Multiple choice

The Eastern Ghats are a mountain range located along the eastern coast of which state of India?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Odisha

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Eastern Ghats are a mountain range located along the eastern coast of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu.

Multiple choice

The Nilgiri Hills are a mountain range located in which state of India?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Nilgiri Hills are a mountain range located in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka.

Multiple choice

Which state in India is renowned for its extensive backwaters and houseboat experiences?

  1. Kerala

  2. Goa

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Karnataka
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Kerala, located in the southern part of India, is famous for its picturesque backwaters and houseboat cruises.

Multiple choice

In which state of India is Nautanki popular?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Madhya Pradesh
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Nautanki is a form of folk theatre that originated in Uttar Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which South Indian language is known for its unique martial art tradition?

  1. Telugu Martial Arts

  2. Kannada Martial Arts

  3. Tamil Martial Arts

  4. Malayalam Martial Arts
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Explanation

All of the South Indian languages have unique martial art traditions.

Multiple choice

Which South Indian language is known for its rich cultural heritage?

  1. Telugu Culture

  2. Kannada Culture

  3. Tamil Culture

  4. Malayalam Culture
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All of the South Indian languages have rich cultural heritages.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state is renowned for its intricate and colorful Pochampally sarees?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Odisha

  3. Telangana

  4. Rajasthan
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Explanation

Pochampally sarees, known for their vibrant ikat patterns, originate from the town of Pochampally in Telangana.

Multiple choice

The Kantha embroidery technique, characterized by its running stitch, is traditionally practiced in which Indian state?

  1. West Bengal

  2. Gujarat

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Madhya Pradesh
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Explanation

Kantha embroidery, a form of running stitch, is a traditional craft of West Bengal, often used to create quilts and other textiles.

Multiple choice

The Bandhani tie-dye technique, creating intricate patterns by tying and dyeing fabrics, is widely practiced in which Indian state?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Maharashtra
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Explanation

Bandhani tie-dye is a traditional craft of Gujarat, known for its intricate patterns created by tying and dyeing fabrics.

Multiple choice

Kalamkari is a traditional hand-painting and block-printing technique practiced in which Indian state?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Telangana

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu
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Explanation

Kalamkari is a traditional hand-painting and block-printing technique practiced in Andhra Pradesh, known for its intricate designs and vibrant colors.

Multiple choice

Phulkari embroidery, featuring intricate floral motifs, is traditionally associated with which Indian state?

  1. Punjab

  2. Haryana

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Uttar Pradesh
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Explanation

Phulkari embroidery, known for its intricate floral motifs, is a traditional craft of Punjab.