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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 princely state was the largest in terms of area?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Kashmir

  3. Mysore

  4. Travancore
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Explanation

Hyderabad was the largest princely state in terms of area, covering an area of 214,190 square kilometers.

Multiple choice

Which princely state was the most populous?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Kashmir

  3. Mysore

  4. Travancore
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Hyderabad was also the most populous princely state, with a population of over 16 million people.

Multiple choice

Which princely state was the richest?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Kashmir

  3. Mysore

  4. Travancore
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Hyderabad was the richest princely state, with an annual revenue of over 100 million rupees.

Multiple choice

Which princely state was the most powerful militarily?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Kashmir

  3. Mysore

  4. Travancore
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Hyderabad was the most powerful princely state militarily, with an army of over 100,000 soldiers.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has the highest level of food insecurity?

  1. Bihar

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Chhattisgarh

  4. Odisha
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Bihar consistently ranks among the states with the highest levels of food insecurity due to factors such as poverty, lack of infrastructure, and poor agricultural practices.

Multiple choice

Which region of Gujarat is most affected by desertification?

  1. Kutch

  2. Saurashtra

  3. North Gujarat

  4. South Gujarat
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The Kutch region of Gujarat is the most affected by desertification, due to its arid climate and lack of vegetation.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has the highest Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Kerala

  3. Punjab

  4. Jammu and Kashmir
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Explanation

Jammu and Kashmir has the highest Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate among Indian states. The state levies a GST rate of 12% on most goods and services, compared to the standard GST rate of 5%.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the highest percentage of rural population?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Rajasthan
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Bihar has the highest percentage of rural population in India, with over 80% of its population living in rural areas.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Goa

  2. Sikkim

  3. Mizoram

  4. Kerala
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Goa has the lowest percentage of rural population in India, with less than 20% of its population living in rural areas.

Multiple choice

Which region in India has the highest percentage of rural population?

  1. Northern Region

  2. Eastern Region

  3. Central Region

  4. Western Region
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Explanation

The Eastern Region of India has the highest percentage of rural population, with over 75% of its population living in rural areas.

Multiple choice

Which region in India has the lowest percentage of rural population?

  1. Southern Region

  2. Western Region

  3. Northern Region

  4. Eastern Region
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The Southern Region of India has the lowest percentage of rural population, with less than 65% of its population living in rural areas.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has the most extensive network of GPS-enabled weather stations?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Karnataka

  4. Uttar Pradesh
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Explanation

Maharashtra has the most extensive network of GPS-enabled weather stations in India, which aids in accurate weather forecasting and monitoring.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has attracted the highest FDI in the retail sector?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Delhi

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu
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Maharashtra has attracted the highest FDI in the retail sector in India, followed by Delhi, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has the highest number of retail outlets?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. West Bengal

  4. Tamil Nadu
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Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of retail outlets in India, followed by Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu.

Multiple choice

Which state has the highest voter turnout rate in India?

  1. Kerala

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Mizoram

  4. Sikkim
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Explanation

Mizoram has the highest voter turnout rate in India, with a turnout of over 90% in recent elections.