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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 had the lowest voter turnout in the second general election?

  1. Himachal Pradesh

  2. Jammu and Kashmir

  3. Sikkim

  4. Nagaland
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sikkim had the lowest voter turnout in the second general election, with only 14.9% of eligible voters casting their ballots.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state is most prone to cyclones?

  1. Odisha

  2. West Bengal

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Tamil Nadu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Odisha is the most cyclone-prone state in India, with an average of 10 cyclones hitting the state every year.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state is most prone to earthquakes?

  1. Uttarakhand

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Sikkim
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Sikkim is the most earthquake-prone state in India, with a seismic zone of V.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state is most prone to droughts?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujarat

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Maharashtra
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Rajasthan is the most drought-prone state in India, with an average of 10 droughts occurring every year.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has the highest number of disaster-prone districts?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. West Bengal

  4. Odisha
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of disaster-prone districts in India, with 75 districts being prone to one or more types of disasters.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state is most prone to forest fires?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Chhattisgarh

  3. Odisha

  4. Jharkhand
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Madhya Pradesh is the most forest fire-prone state in India, with an average of 100 forest fires occurring every year.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has the highest number of disaster-related deaths?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. West Bengal

  4. Odisha
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of disaster-related deaths in India, with an average of 1000 deaths occurring every year.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has the highest number of air pollution-related deaths?

  1. Delhi

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Bihar

  4. West Bengal
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Delhi has the highest number of air pollution-related deaths in India, with an average of 1000 deaths occurring every year.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the highest installed solar power capacity?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujarat

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Rajasthan has the highest installed solar power capacity in India due to its favorable solar radiation conditions.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the largest reserves of coal?

  1. Jharkhand

  2. Odisha

  3. Chhattisgarh

  4. West Bengal
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Jharkhand has the largest reserves of coal in India, accounting for approximately 25% of the country's total coal reserves.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the highest installed wind power capacity?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Gujarat

  3. Karnataka

  4. Maharashtra
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil Nadu has the highest installed wind power capacity in India due to its favorable wind conditions and coastline.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the highest installed hydropower capacity?

  1. Himachal Pradesh

  2. Uttarakhand

  3. Arunachal Pradesh

  4. Sikkim
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Himachal Pradesh has the highest installed hydropower capacity in India due to its abundant water resources and mountainous terrain.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has achieved 100% organic farming?

  1. Sikkim

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Maharashtra
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sikkim became the first state in India to achieve 100% organic farming in 2016. The state has implemented various initiatives to promote organic farming, including providing subsidies and training to farmers.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has achieved 100% household electrification?

  1. Kerala

  2. Sikkim

  3. Himachal Pradesh

  4. Uttar Pradesh
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sikkim became the first state in India to achieve 100% household electrification in 2018. The state has implemented various initiatives to provide electricity to all households, including remote and rural areas.

Multiple choice

Which state has been ruled by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) for the longest period of time?

  1. West Bengal

  2. Kerala

  3. Tripura

  4. Andhra Pradesh
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has ruled West Bengal for the longest period of time, from 1977 to 2011.