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.
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Indian States Geography Questions
Which Indian state has the highest female representation in the state legislature?
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Kerala
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Tamil Nadu
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Andhra Pradesh
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Maharashtra
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Kerala also has the highest female representation in the state legislature, with over 20% of seats being held by women.
Which Indian state has the highest female representation in the Lok Sabha?
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Kerala
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Tamil Nadu
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Andhra Pradesh
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Maharashtra
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Kerala also has the highest female representation in the Lok Sabha, with over 10% of seats being held by women.
Which Indian state has the highest female representation in the Rajya Sabha?
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Kerala
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Tamil Nadu
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Andhra Pradesh
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Maharashtra
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Kerala also has the highest female representation in the Rajya Sabha, with over 20% of seats being held by women.
Which Indian state has the highest female representation in the panchayats?
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Kerala
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Tamil Nadu
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Andhra Pradesh
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Maharashtra
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Kerala also has the highest female representation in the panchayats, with over 50% of seats being held by women.
Which state has the most comprehensive disaster management plan in India?
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Odisha
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Andhra Pradesh
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Gujarat
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Maharashtra
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Odisha has the most comprehensive disaster management plan in India, which has been praised by the United Nations.
Which state has the highest number of disaster-prone districts in India?
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Uttar Pradesh
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Bihar
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Maharashtra
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West Bengal
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Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of disaster-prone districts in India.
Which state has the lowest number of disaster-prone districts in India?
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Goa
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Sikkim
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Mizoram
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Arunachal Pradesh
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Goa has the lowest number of disaster-prone districts in India.
Which Indian state has the highest percentage of Scheduled Caste population?
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Uttar Pradesh
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Bihar
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Madhya Pradesh
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West Bengal
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Uttar Pradesh has the highest percentage of Scheduled Caste population among Indian states, reflecting the historical and social dynamics of caste distribution in the region.
Which Indian state has the lowest percentage of Scheduled Caste population?
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Sikkim
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Arunachal Pradesh
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Mizoram
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Nagaland
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Sikkim has the lowest percentage of Scheduled Caste population among Indian states, reflecting the distinct social and cultural dynamics of the region.
Which Indian state has the highest percentage of Scheduled Tribe population?
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Mizoram
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Nagaland
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Arunachal Pradesh
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Meghalaya
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Mizoram has the highest percentage of Scheduled Tribe population among Indian states, reflecting the historical and cultural significance of tribal communities in the region.
Which Indian state has the lowest percentage of Scheduled Tribe population?
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Haryana
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Punjab
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Delhi
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Chandigarh
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Chandigarh has the lowest percentage of Scheduled Tribe population among Indian states, reflecting the urban and cosmopolitan nature of the region.
What is the smallest state in the United States by land area?
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Rhode Island
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Delaware
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Connecticut
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New Jersey
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Rhode Island is the smallest state in the United States by land area.
Which state in India has the highest literacy rate?
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Kerala
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Tamil Nadu
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Andhra Pradesh
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Maharashtra
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Kerala has the highest literacy rate among all states in India.
Which state in India has the lowest literacy rate?
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Bihar
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Jharkhand
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Uttar Pradesh
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Rajasthan
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Bihar has the lowest literacy rate among all states in India.
Which state in India has the highest poverty rate?
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Bihar
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Jharkhand
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Chhattisgarh
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Madhya Pradesh
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According to the latest official data from the Planning Commission, Bihar has the highest poverty rate in India, with 34.7% of its population living below the poverty line. Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh also have high poverty rates, with 32.4%, 30.1%, and 29.6% of their populations living below the poverty line, respectively.