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

Which state in India is known for its 'Chaiti' folk songs, often sung during the spring season and associated with agricultural activities?

  1. Bihar

  2. Jharkhand

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Madhya Pradesh
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The state of Bihar in eastern India is renowned for its 'Chaiti' folk songs, which are often sung during the spring season and are associated with agricultural activities.

Multiple choice

In which region of India is the folk song genre of 'Pandavani' popular, known for its storytelling style and association with the epic 'Mahabharata'?

  1. Chhattisgarh

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Odisha

  4. Andhra Pradesh
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The folk song genre of 'Pandavani' is popular in the state of Chhattisgarh in central India. It is known for its storytelling style and association with the epic 'Mahabharata'.

Multiple choice

The Mughal mint town of Surat was renowned for producing coins of exceptional quality. In which Indian state is Surat located?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Uttar Pradesh
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Surat, known for its high-quality coin production, is located in the western Indian state of Gujarat.

Multiple choice

The Ajanta Caves are located in which state of India?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Gujarat

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Madhya Pradesh
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The Ajanta Caves are located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra.

Multiple choice

The Ellora Caves are located in which state of India?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Gujarat

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Madhya Pradesh
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The Ellora Caves are located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra.

Multiple choice

The Khajuraho Temples are located in which state of India?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Gujarat
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The Khajuraho Temples are located in the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh.

Multiple choice

The Konark Sun Temple is located in which state of India?

  1. Odisha

  2. West Bengal

  3. Bihar

  4. Jharkhand
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The Konark Sun Temple is located in the Puri district of Odisha.

Multiple choice

The Hampi Ruins are located in which state of India?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Telangana

  4. Tamil Nadu
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The Hampi Ruins are located in the Bellary district of Karnataka.

Multiple choice

The Elephanta Caves are located in which state of India?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Gujarat

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Madhya Pradesh
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The Elephanta Caves are located in the Mumbai district of Maharashtra.

Multiple choice

Which state is famous for its intricate zari embroidery?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. West Bengal
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Gujarat is known for its traditional zari embroidery, where artisans use gold and silver threads to create elaborate designs on fabrics.

Multiple choice

Which state is renowned for its exquisite Kashmiri shawls?

  1. Jammu and Kashmir

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Uttarakhand

  4. Punjab
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Kashmir shawls from Jammu and Kashmir are known for their intricate designs, soft texture, and warm colors.

Multiple choice

Which state is renowned for its beautiful Chanderi sarees?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Gujarat

  4. Maharashtra
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Madhya Pradesh is famous for its Chanderi sarees, characterized by their sheer texture, intricate designs, and vibrant colors.

Multiple choice

Which state is renowned for its beautiful Pochampally sarees?

  1. Telangana

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Karnataka

  4. Maharashtra
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Telangana is famous for its Pochampally sarees, characterized by their vibrant colors, intricate designs, and unique ikat weaving technique.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state is renowned for its intricate and colorful silk weaves, including the famous Banarasi silk?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Tamil Nadu
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Uttar Pradesh, particularly the city of Varanasi, is renowned for its exquisite Banarasi silk sarees, characterized by intricate designs and vibrant colors.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state is known for its vibrant and intricate Phulkari embroidery, often featuring floral motifs?

  1. Punjab

  2. Gujarat

  3. Rajasthan

  4. West Bengal
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Punjab is renowned for its Phulkari embroidery, a traditional form of embroidery characterized by intricate floral designs and vibrant colors.