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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 Indian state is most prone to earthquakes?

  1. Uttarakhand

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Sikkim

  4. Gujarat
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Explanation

Sikkim is the Indian state that is most prone to earthquakes. It is located in the northeastern part of the country and is situated in a seismically active region. The state has experienced several major earthquakes in the past, including the 1934 Bihar-Nepal earthquake and the 2011 Sikkim earthquake.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state is least prone to earthquakes?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Karnataka

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Kerala
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Explanation

Kerala is the Indian state that is least prone to earthquakes. It is located in the southern part of the country and is situated in a seismically stable region. The state has not experienced any major earthquakes in the past.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state is moderately prone to earthquakes?

  1. Uttarakhand

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Sikkim

  4. Gujarat
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Explanation

Uttarakhand is the Indian state that is moderately prone to earthquakes. It is located in the northern part of the country and is situated in a seismically active region. The state has experienced several moderate earthquakes in the past, but no major earthquakes.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has the highest installed capacity of solar power?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Karnataka

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Gujarat
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Explanation

Rajasthan has the highest installed capacity of solar power in India, with over 10 GW of capacity as of 2021.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has the highest installed capacity of wind power?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Karnataka

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Gujarat
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Explanation

Tamil Nadu has the highest installed capacity of wind power in India, with over 9 GW of capacity as of 2021.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has the highest installed capacity of biomass power?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Karnataka

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Andhra Pradesh
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Explanation

Maharashtra has the highest installed capacity of biomass power in India, with over 2 GW of capacity as of 2021.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has the highest installed capacity of small hydropower?

  1. Himachal Pradesh

  2. Uttarakhand

  3. Arunachal Pradesh

  4. Sikkim
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Explanation

Himachal Pradesh has the highest installed capacity of small hydropower in India, with over 2 GW of capacity as of 2021.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has the highest installed capacity of tidal power?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. West Bengal
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Explanation

Gujarat has the highest installed capacity of tidal power in India, with over 0.5 GW of capacity as of 2021.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has the highest installed capacity of waste-to-energy power?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Karnataka

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Andhra Pradesh
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Explanation

Maharashtra has the highest installed capacity of waste-to-energy power in India, with over 1 GW of capacity as of 2021.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has the highest installed capacity of solar thermal power?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Karnataka

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Gujarat
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Rajasthan has the highest installed capacity of solar thermal power in India, with over 0.5 GW of capacity as of 2021.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has the highest installed capacity of wind-solar hybrid power?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Karnataka

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Gujarat
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Explanation

Tamil Nadu has the highest installed capacity of wind-solar hybrid power in India, with over 1 GW of capacity as of 2021.

Multiple choice

Which state is the leading producer of iron ore in India?

  1. Odisha

  2. Karnataka

  3. Chhattisgarh

  4. Jharkhand
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Explanation

Odisha is the leading producer of iron ore in India, accounting for about 50% of the country's total production.

Multiple choice

Which state is the leading producer of coal in India?

  1. Jharkhand

  2. Odisha

  3. Chhattisgarh

  4. West Bengal
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Explanation

Jharkhand is the leading producer of coal in India, accounting for about 30% of the country's total production.

Multiple choice

Which state is the leading producer of copper in India?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Jharkhand

  4. Andhra Pradesh
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Explanation

Rajasthan is the leading producer of copper in India, accounting for about 70% of the country's total production.

Multiple choice

Which state is the leading producer of bauxite in India?

  1. Odisha

  2. Karnataka

  3. Chhattisgarh

  4. Madhya Pradesh
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Explanation

Odisha is the leading producer of bauxite in India, accounting for about 50% of the country's total production.