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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 state in India has the lowest percentage of scheduled tribe population in rural areas?

  1. Arunachal Pradesh

  2. Nagaland

  3. Mizoram

  4. Meghalaya
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Mizoram has the lowest percentage of scheduled tribe population in rural areas among all states in India.

Multiple choice

What is the major coal-producing state in India?

  1. Jharkhand

  2. Chhattisgarh

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. West Bengal
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Jharkhand is the leading coal-producing state in India, accounting for a significant portion of the country's coal production.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the highest life expectancy at birth?

  1. Kerala

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Uttar Pradesh
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Kerala has the highest life expectancy at birth in India, with an average of 77 years in 2020.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the lowest life expectancy at birth?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Rajasthan
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Uttar Pradesh has the lowest life expectancy at birth in India, with an average of 67 years in 2020.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the highest infant mortality rate?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Bihar

  4. Rajasthan
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Madhya Pradesh has the highest infant mortality rate in India, with a rate of 40 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2020.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the lowest infant mortality rate?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Karnataka
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Kerala has the lowest infant mortality rate in India, with a rate of 10 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2020.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has the largest population of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)?

  1. Kerala

  2. Punjab

  3. Gujarat

  4. Maharashtra
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Kerala has the largest population of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) among Indian states. Many Keralites have migrated to various parts of the world, particularly to the Middle East, Europe, and North America, seeking employment opportunities and better living conditions.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has the highest number of international students?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Uttar Pradesh
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Karnataka has the highest number of international students in India, with over 25% of them studying in the state.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has the highest number of universities and colleges?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu
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Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of universities and colleges in India, with over 500 universities and colleges.

Multiple choice

Which is the largest state in India by area?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Maharashtra
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Rajasthan is the largest state in India by area, covering an area of 342,239 sq km.

Multiple choice

Which is the smallest state in India by area?

  1. Goa

  2. Sikkim

  3. Mizoram

  4. Nagaland
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Goa is the smallest state in India by area, covering an area of 3,702 sq km.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has the highest density of railway lines?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. West Bengal

  4. Tamil Nadu
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Uttar Pradesh has the highest density of railway lines in India, with over 10,000 kilometers of track. This is due to its large population and the importance of rail transportation in the state.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state is most prone to cyclones?

  1. Odisha

  2. West Bengal

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Tamil Nadu
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Odisha is the most cyclone-prone state in India, followed by West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state is most prone to floods?

  1. Assam

  2. Bihar

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. West Bengal
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Assam is the most flood-prone state in India, experiencing frequent flooding due to heavy rainfall and overflowing rivers.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the highest potential for solar energy generation?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujarat

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Uttar Pradesh
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Rajasthan has the highest solar insolation in India, making it the most suitable state for solar energy generation.