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 language is spoken in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Pahari

  2. Hindi

  3. Punjabi

  4. Kulluvi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kulluvi, a Western Pahari language, is spoken in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh, which is known for its scenic beauty.

Multiple choice

The Valley of Words: A Literature and Arts Festival is held in which state?

  1. Uttarakhand

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Sikkim
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Valley of Words: A Literature and Arts Festival is held annually in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

Multiple choice

The Kumaon Literary Festival is held in which state?

  1. Uttarakhand

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Sikkim
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Explanation

The Kumaon Literary Festival is held annually in Nainital, Uttarakhand.

Multiple choice

The 'Ajmer Sharif Qawwali Festival' is held in which Indian state?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Gujarat
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The 'Ajmer Sharif Qawwali Festival' is held annually in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India.

Multiple choice

The 'Hazrat Amir Khusro Qawwali Festival' is held in which Indian state?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Gujarat
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The 'Hazrat Amir Khusro Qawwali Festival' is held annually in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Multiple choice

Which region is known as the 'Spice Garden of India'?

  1. Kerala

  2. Karnataka

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Andhra Pradesh
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Explanation

Kerala is known as the 'Spice Garden of India' due to its rich production of spices such as black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Multiple choice

Which region of India is known for its unique style of traditional clothing called the 'kanjivaram saree'?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Karnataka

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Kerala
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The kanjivaram saree is a type of silk saree that is traditionally woven in the Kanchipuram region of Tamil Nadu.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Gond tribe, one of the largest tribal communities in Central India?

  1. Gondi

  2. Muria

  3. Parji

  4. Korku
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Explanation

Gondi, a Dravidian language, is the primary language spoken by the Gond tribe, with significant variations across different regions.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the language spoken by the Korku tribe, primarily residing in the Satpura and Vindhya mountain ranges?

  1. Korku

  2. Bhili

  3. Malto

  4. Kurukh
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Korku, an Austroasiatic language, is spoken by the Korku tribe, inhabiting parts of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the language spoken by the Baiga tribe, primarily residing in the forested regions of Central India?

  1. Baiga

  2. Bharia

  3. Birhor

  4. Korwa
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Baiga, a Dravidian language, is spoken by the Baiga tribe, inhabiting parts of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Halbi tribe, primarily residing in the districts of Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra?

  1. Halbi

  2. Gondi

  3. Korku

  4. Bhili
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Explanation

Halbi, an Indo-Aryan language, is spoken by the Halbi tribe, inhabiting parts of Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the language spoken by the Bhil tribe, primarily residing in the mountainous regions of Central India?

  1. Bhili

  2. Garasia

  3. Mewari

  4. Vagri
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Explanation

Bhili, an Indo-Aryan language, is spoken by the Bhil tribe, inhabiting parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Munda tribe, primarily residing in the states of Jharkhand and Odisha?

  1. Munda

  2. Ho

  3. Santhali

  4. Bhumij
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Munda, an Austroasiatic language, is spoken by the Munda tribe, inhabiting parts of Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the language spoken by the Ho tribe, primarily residing in the states of Jharkhand and Odisha?

  1. Ho

  2. Munda

  3. Santhali

  4. Bhumij
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ho, an Austroasiatic language, is spoken by the Ho tribe, inhabiting parts of Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Santhal tribe, primarily residing in the states of Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha?

  1. Santhali

  2. Munda

  3. Ho

  4. Bhumij
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Santhali, an Austroasiatic language, is spoken by the Santhal tribe, inhabiting parts of Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, and Bihar.