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.
Regional Indian cuisinesTraditional handlooms and artifactsAgricultural belts of IndiaState monuments and geography
Indian State Culture and Geography Questions
What is the name of the language spoken by the Bhumij tribe, primarily residing in the states of Jharkhand and West Bengal?
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Bhumij, an Austroasiatic language, is spoken by the Bhumij tribe, inhabiting parts of Jharkhand and West Bengal.
Which language is spoken by the Birhor tribe, primarily residing in the states of Jharkhand and Odisha?
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Birhor, an Austroasiatic language, is spoken by the Birhor tribe, inhabiting parts of Jharkhand and Odisha.
Which state hosts the renowned 'Surajkund International Crafts Mela'?
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Rajasthan
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Haryana
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Uttar Pradesh
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Madhya Pradesh
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The Surajkund International Crafts Mela is an annual crafts fair held in Faridabad, Haryana, showcasing traditional crafts and cultural performances from various parts of India and the world.
In which state is the 'Pushkar Camel Fair' held?
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Rajasthan
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Gujarat
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Punjab
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Himachal Pradesh
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The Pushkar Camel Fair is a vibrant annual fair held in Pushkar, Rajasthan, known for its trading of camels, livestock, and handicrafts, along with cultural performances and competitions.
Which state organizes the 'Goa Art and Literature Festival'?
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Goa
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Maharashtra
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Karnataka
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Kerala
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The Goa Art and Literature Festival is an annual event held in Goa, showcasing various forms of art, literature, and cultural performances from local and international artists.
In which state is the 'Hornbill Festival' celebrated?
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Nagaland
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Mizoram
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Arunachal Pradesh
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Sikkim
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The Hornbill Festival is a colorful festival held in Nagaland, celebrating the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Naga tribes through music, dance, crafts, and traditional sports.
Which state hosts the 'Kumbh Mela', one of the largest religious gatherings in the world?
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Uttar Pradesh
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Madhya Pradesh
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Bihar
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West Bengal
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The Kumbh Mela is a Hindu pilgrimage held at four holy sites in India, including Prayagraj (Allahabad) in Uttar Pradesh, where millions of devotees gather to bathe in the sacred waters of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers.
In which state is the 'Konark Dance Festival' held?
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Odisha
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Andhra Pradesh
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Telangana
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Karnataka
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The Konark Dance Festival is an annual classical dance festival held at the Konark Sun Temple in Odisha, showcasing various forms of Indian classical dance, including Odissi, Bharatanatyam, and Kathakali.
Which state organizes the 'Jaisalmer Desert Festival'?
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Rajasthan
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Gujarat
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Punjab
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Himachal Pradesh
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The Jaisalmer Desert Festival is a vibrant cultural event held in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, showcasing traditional Rajasthani music, dance, camel races, and competitions, along with a colorful display of handicrafts and textiles.
In which state is the 'Elephanta Festival' celebrated?
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Maharashtra
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Gujarat
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Karnataka
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Kerala
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The Elephanta Festival is an annual cultural festival held on Elephanta Island in Maharashtra, featuring classical music and dance performances, art exhibitions, and traditional crafts demonstrations.
Which state hosts the 'Mysore Dasara Festival'?
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Karnataka
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Tamil Nadu
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Andhra Pradesh
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Telangana
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The Mysore Dasara Festival is a grand celebration held in Mysore, Karnataka, showcasing traditional music, dance, and cultural performances, along with a spectacular procession of elephants and floats.
In which state is the 'Pongal Festival' celebrated?
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Tamil Nadu
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Kerala
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Andhra Pradesh
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Telangana
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The Pongal Festival is a harvest festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu, marking the beginning of the Tamil month of Thai, and is associated with traditional rituals, feasts, and cultural performances.
Which state organizes the 'Goa Carnival'?
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Goa
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Maharashtra
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Karnataka
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Kerala
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The Goa Carnival is an annual festival held in Goa, known for its colorful parades, music, dance, and revelry, influenced by Portuguese and Indian traditions.
In which state is the 'Uttarayan International Kite Festival' celebrated?
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Gujarat
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Rajasthan
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Punjab
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Himachal Pradesh
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The Uttarayan International Kite Festival is an annual event held in Gujarat, where people from all over the world gather to fly kites, showcasing their creativity and skills in kite-making and flying.
Which state hosts the 'Bihu Festival'?
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Assam
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Meghalaya
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Arunachal Pradesh
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Nagaland
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The Bihu Festival is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam, marking the beginning of the Assamese New Year, and is associated with traditional music, dance, feasts, and cultural performances.