Geography ยท General Awareness
Indian States Geography
2,191 Questions
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
Which region in India experiences the coldest winter temperatures?
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Jammu and Kashmir
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Himachal Pradesh
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Uttarakhand
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Sikkim
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Explanation
Jammu and Kashmir, particularly the city of Leh, experiences the coldest winter temperatures in India.
Which Indian state has the largest number of amateur astronomy clubs?
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Maharashtra
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Karnataka
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Tamil Nadu
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West Bengal
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Maharashtra has the largest number of amateur astronomy clubs in India, with over 50 active clubs.
Which state in India has the longest coastline?
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Gujarat
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Maharashtra
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Tamil Nadu
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Andhra Pradesh
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Gujarat has the longest coastline in India, stretching over 1600 kilometers. It is followed by Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh.
Which state in India has the largest area of the Western Ghats?
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Kerala
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Karnataka
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Maharashtra
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Goa
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Explanation
Karnataka has the largest area of the Western Ghats, covering approximately 20,000 square kilometers.
Which Indian state shares the longest border with Pakistan?
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Rajasthan
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Gujarat
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Punjab
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Jammu and Kashmir
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Rajasthan shares a border of 1,070 kilometers with Pakistan, the longest border between the two countries.
Which Indian state shares the longest border with Bangladesh?
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West Bengal
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Assam
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Tripura
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Mizoram
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West Bengal shares a border of 2,216 kilometers with Bangladesh, the longest border between the two countries.
Which Indian state shares the longest border with China?
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Arunachal Pradesh
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Sikkim
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Uttarakhand
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Himachal Pradesh
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Arunachal Pradesh shares a border of 1,126 kilometers with China, the longest border between the two countries.
Which Indian state shares the longest border with Nepal?
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Uttar Pradesh
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Bihar
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West Bengal
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Sikkim
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Explanation
Uttar Pradesh shares a border of 523 kilometers with Nepal, the longest border between the two countries.
Which Indian state shares the longest border with Bhutan?
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Assam
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Arunachal Pradesh
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West Bengal
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Sikkim
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Assam shares a border of 267 kilometers with Bhutan, the longest border between the two countries.
Which Indian state shares the longest border with Myanmar?
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Manipur
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Mizoram
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Nagaland
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Arunachal Pradesh
B
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Explanation
Mizoram shares a border of 510 kilometers with Myanmar, the longest border between the two countries.
Which Indian state shares the longest border with Sri Lanka?
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Tamil Nadu
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Kerala
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Karnataka
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Andhra Pradesh
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Explanation
Tamil Nadu shares a border of 167 kilometers with Sri Lanka, the longest border between the two countries.
Which Indian state shares the longest border with Maldives?
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Kerala
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Lakshadweep
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Karnataka
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Tamil Nadu
B
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Explanation
Lakshadweep shares a border of 113 kilometers with Maldives, the longest border between the two countries.
Which Indian state shares the longest border with Indonesia?
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Tamil Nadu
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Kerala
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Karnataka
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Explanation
Andaman and Nicobar Islands shares a border of 1,600 kilometers with Indonesia, the longest border between the two countries.
Which Indian state shares the longest border with Thailand?
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Mizoram
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Nagaland
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Manipur
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Arunachal Pradesh
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Mizoram shares a border of 318 kilometers with Thailand, the longest border between the two countries.
Which Indian state shares the longest border with Bangladesh?
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West Bengal
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Assam
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Tripura
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Mizoram
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Correct answer
Explanation
West Bengal shares a border of 2,216 kilometers with Bangladesh, the longest border between the two countries.