Geography ยท General Awareness
Indian States Geography
2,191 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
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Gobind Sagar
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Dhankar Lake
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Khajjiar Lake
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Rewalsar Lake
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Gobind Sagar is an artificial reservoir created by the Bhakra Dam, while the others are natural lakes.
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Bilaspur
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Shimla
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Una
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Kullu
A
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Explanation
The Gambhar River flows through the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh and is a tributary of the Sutlej.
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Khijjar Lake
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Renuka Lake
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Prashar Lake
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Dashair Lake
B
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Explanation
Renuka Lake is the largest natural lake in Himachal Pradesh by surface area.
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Punjab
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Maharashtra
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Andhra Pradesh
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Haryana
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West Bengal
D
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Explanation
Haryana was recognized for having one of the highest per capita incomes among major Indian states in 2007.
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Jehlem
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Beas
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Chenab
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Satluj
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The Chenab River is the longest river flowing through Himachal Pradesh by volume and length within the state.
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Shimla
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Una
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Lahaul-Spiti
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Palampur
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Lahaul-Spiti is the largest district in Himachal Pradesh by geographical area. It covers a significant portion of the state's high-altitude terrain.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
A bridge was constructed over the Ravi river in 1894, which was a significant infrastructure development for the region at the time.
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a, b, c, d and e
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a, b, c and d
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a, b and c
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a, b and d
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a, c and d
B
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Explanation
This is the correct answer as all these states use the process of rooftop rain water harvesting.
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Gujarat
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Northeastern states
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Himachal Pradesh
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Odisha
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Madhya Pradesh
E
Correct answer
Explanation
This is the correct answer. Madhya Pradesh has the largest area under permanent forests, constituting 75 percent of its total forest area.
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W. Bengal
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U.P
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Rajasthan
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Kerala
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Kerala has consistently maintained the highest literacy rate among Indian states according to census data. Other states listed have significantly lower literacy rates compared to Kerala.
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Maharashtra
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Gujarat
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Orissa
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West Bengal
C
Correct answer
Explanation
According to the 2001 Census, the national literacy rate was 64.8%. Among the options, Orissa (now Odisha) had a literacy rate of approximately 63.1%, which was lower than the national average.
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Uttar Pradesh
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Maharashtra
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Delhi
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Orissa
B
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Explanation
According to the 2001 Census data, Maharashtra had the highest number of slum dwellers in India, largely due to the high population density in cities like Mumbai.
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West Bengal
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Orissa
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Maharashtra
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Madhya Pradesh
C
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Explanation
Maharashtra has consistently been one of the most industrialized states in India, contributing significantly to the national GDP through its manufacturing and service sectors.
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Maharashtra
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Tamil Nadu
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Goa
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Mizoram
C
Correct answer
Explanation
According to the 2011 Census of India, Goa is the most urbanized state, with a significant percentage of its population living in urban areas.
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Kerala
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Karnataka
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Tamil Nadu
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West Bengal
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Karnataka is the largest producer of coffee in India, accounting for a significant portion of the country's total production.