Geography ยท General Awareness
Indian States Geography
2,375 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.
Largest crop producing statesState population rankingsRural population demographicsState area comparisonsLiteracy rate by state
Indian States Geography Questions
Which Indian state has the highest agricultural productivity per hectare?
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Punjab
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Haryana
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Uttar Pradesh
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Tamil Nadu
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Explanation
Punjab is known for its high agricultural productivity, consistently achieving higher yields per hectare compared to other states in India. This is attributed to factors such as favorable climatic conditions, advanced agricultural practices, and efficient irrigation systems.
Which state in India holds the distinction of having the longest-serving Chief Minister?
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Madhya Pradesh
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Tamil Nadu
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West Bengal
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Odisha
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Explanation
Jyoti Basu, the former Chief Minister of West Bengal, served for a record 23 years, from 1977 to 2000.
Which state in India has the highest number of assembly constituencies?
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Uttar Pradesh
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Maharashtra
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Bihar
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West Bengal
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Explanation
Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of assembly constituencies in India, with 403 seats.
Which state in India has the lowest number of assembly constituencies?
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Sikkim
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Arunachal Pradesh
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Meghalaya
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Mizoram
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Explanation
Sikkim has the lowest number of assembly constituencies in India, with 32 seats.
Which state in India has the highest voter turnout in assembly elections?
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Kerala
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Tamil Nadu
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Himachal Pradesh
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Mizoram
D
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Explanation
Mizoram consistently has the highest voter turnout in assembly elections in India, with a turnout of over 80% in recent elections.
Which state in India has the lowest voter turnout in assembly elections?
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Jammu and Kashmir
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Uttar Pradesh
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Bihar
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West Bengal
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Explanation
Jammu and Kashmir typically has the lowest voter turnout in assembly elections in India, with a turnout of around 50% or less in recent elections.
Which state in India has the highest number of Lok Sabha constituencies?
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Uttar Pradesh
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Maharashtra
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Bihar
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West Bengal
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Explanation
Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of Lok Sabha constituencies in India, with 80 seats.
Which state in India is the largest producer of rice?
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Uttar Pradesh
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West Bengal
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Andhra Pradesh
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Punjab
B
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Explanation
West Bengal is the largest producer of rice in India, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh.
Which state in India is the largest producer of wheat?
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Punjab
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Haryana
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Rajasthan
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Madhya Pradesh
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Explanation
Punjab is the largest producer of wheat in India, followed by Haryana and Rajasthan.
Which state in India is the largest producer of maize?
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Karnataka
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Maharashtra
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Andhra Pradesh
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Tamil Nadu
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Explanation
Karnataka is the largest producer of maize in India, followed by Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh.
Which state in India is the largest producer of cotton?
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Gujarat
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Maharashtra
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Karnataka
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Tamil Nadu
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Explanation
Gujarat is the largest producer of cotton in India, followed by Maharashtra and Karnataka.
Which Indian state has the largest number of defense industries?
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Maharashtra
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Uttar Pradesh
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Tamil Nadu
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Karnataka
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Explanation
Maharashtra is home to a large number of defense industries, including the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), and the Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL).
Which Princely State was the largest in terms of area?
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Hyderabad
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Mysore
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Kashmir
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Rajasthan
C
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Explanation
Kashmir was the largest Princely State in terms of area, covering an area of 84,471 square miles.
Which Princely State was the most populous?
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Hyderabad
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Mysore
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Travancore
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Baroda
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Explanation
Hyderabad was the most populous Princely State, with a population of over 16 million people.
Which Indian state has the highest number of women participating in sports?
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Maharashtra
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Haryana
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Punjab
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Kerala
B
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Explanation
Haryana has the highest number of women participating in sports in India, with a participation rate of over 30%.