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Indian States Geography

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Indian states geography involves analyzing demographic data, crop production, and geographical area rankings across the country. This is a highly tested section in staff selection and civil services preliminary exams. The practice questions focus on population density, literacy rates, and regional agricultural outputs.

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Indian States Geography Questions

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the lowest percentage of urban population?

  1. Bihar

  2. Jharkhand

  3. Chhattisgarh

  4. Odisha
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Explanation

Bihar has the lowest percentage of urban population in India, with only 11.30% of its population living in urban areas.

Multiple choice

Which coastal state in India is most vulnerable to sea-level rise?

  1. Gujarat

  2. West Bengal

  3. Odisha

  4. Tamil Nadu
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B Correct answer
Explanation

West Bengal has the longest coastline among the Indian states and is highly vulnerable to sea-level rise due to its low-lying topography and densely populated coastal areas.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has the largest coastline and, consequently, the largest EEZ?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Andhra Pradesh
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Explanation

Gujarat has the largest coastline in India and, therefore, the largest EEZ.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has the longest coastline?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Andhra Pradesh
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Explanation

Gujarat has the longest coastline in India, stretching over 1,600 kilometers.

Multiple choice

Which state in India covers the largest area of the Thar Desert?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujarat

  3. Haryana

  4. Punjab
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Explanation

Rajasthan covers the largest area of the Thar Desert in India, with approximately 60% of the desert falling within its boundaries.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state experiences the highest tidal range?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Maharashtra

  3. West Bengal

  4. Tamil Nadu
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Explanation

Gujarat experiences the highest tidal range in India. The Gulf of Khambhat in Gujarat is known for its extreme tidal variations, with a tidal range of up to 11 meters.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the highest number of doctors?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. West Bengal

  4. Tamil Nadu
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Maharashtra has the highest number of doctors in India, with over 100,000 doctors.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the highest number of hospitals per 100,000 population?

  1. Kerala

  2. Goa

  3. Mizoram

  4. Sikkim
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Explanation

Kerala has the highest number of hospitals per 100,000 population in India, with over 10 hospitals per 100,000 population.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the highest number of doctors per 100,000 population?

  1. Kerala

  2. Goa

  3. Mizoram

  4. Sikkim
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kerala has the highest number of doctors per 100,000 population in India, with over 10 doctors per 100,000 population.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the highest number of nurses per 100,000 population?

  1. Kerala

  2. Goa

  3. Mizoram

  4. Sikkim
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Explanation

Kerala has the highest number of nurses per 100,000 population in India, with over 20 nurses per 100,000 population.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the highest number of dispensaries per 100,000 population?

  1. Kerala

  2. Goa

  3. Mizoram

  4. Sikkim
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Explanation

Kerala has the highest number of dispensaries per 100,000 population in India, with over 100 dispensaries per 100,000 population.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the highest number of ASHAs per 100,000 population?

  1. Kerala

  2. Goa

  3. Mizoram

  4. Sikkim
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Explanation

Kerala has the highest number of ASHAs per 100,000 population in India, with over 100 ASHAs per 100,000 population.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the highest number of ANMs per 100,000 population?

  1. Kerala

  2. Goa

  3. Mizoram

  4. Sikkim
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Explanation

Kerala has the highest number of ANMs per 100,000 population in India, with over 100 ANMs per 100,000 population.

Multiple choice

Which state in Northern India has the highest population density?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Haryana
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Explanation

Uttar Pradesh has the highest population density in Northern India, with over 800 people per square kilometer.

Multiple choice

Which state in Northern India has the lowest population density?

  1. Himachal Pradesh

  2. Uttarakhand

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Ladakh
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ladakh has the lowest population density in Northern India, with less than 3 people per square kilometer.