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.
Largest crop producing statesState population rankingsRural population demographicsState area comparisonsLiteracy rate by state
Indian States Geography Questions
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Goa
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Kerala
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Himachal Pradesh
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Punjab
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Goa is the smallest state in India by area.
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Madhya Pradesh
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Maharashtra
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Andhra Pradesh
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Rajasthan
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Rajasthan is the largest state in India by land area.
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Bihar
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Madhya Pradesh
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Rajasthan
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Uttar Pradesh
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Historically, Uttar Pradesh has accounted for a very high percentage of polio cases in India due to its large population density and challenges in immunization coverage during that period.
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Bihar
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Kerala
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West Bengal
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Uttar Pradesh
C
Correct answer
Explanation
According to the 2001 Census, West Bengal was the most densely populated state in India, with a density significantly higher than the national average.
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Madhya Pradesh
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Meghalaya
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Tripura
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Assam
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The Khasi and Garo tribes are indigenous to the state of Meghalaya, where they constitute the majority of the population.
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Andhra Pradesh
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Jharkhand
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Madhya Pradesh
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Orissa
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Jharkhand holds the largest share of India's coal reserves, particularly in regions like Jharia and Bokaro.
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Andhra Pradesh
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Karnataka
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Kerala
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Tamilnadu
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Karnataka is the leading producer of coffee in India, accounting for the majority of the country's total coffee production.
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Rajasthan
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Uttar Pradesh
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Andhra Pradesh
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Bihar
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Rajasthan is the largest state in India by land area. It covers approximately 342,239 square kilometers.
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Uttar Pradesh
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Madhya Pradesh
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Bihar
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Arunachal Pradesh
C
Correct answer
Explanation
According to the 2011 Census of India, Bihar recorded the lowest literacy rate among all Indian states. It has historically ranked at the bottom of literacy metrics in recent decades.
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Madhya Pradesh
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Arunachal Pradesh
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Assam
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Orissa
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Rajasthan
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Madhya Pardesh
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Uttar Pardesh
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Karnataka
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Rajasthan is India's largest state by area, covering 342,239 square kilometers in the northwestern part of the country. Madhya Pradesh is second largest, while Uttar Pradesh is fourth by area but most populous.
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Bihar
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Orissa
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Punjab
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Historically, Orissa (Odisha) has frequently been cited in economic surveys as having one of the highest poverty rates in India, though this can vary by year and metric.
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Pantnagar
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Kanpur
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Faizabad
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Gorakhpur
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Pantnagar (now in Uttarakhand), Kanpur, and Faizabad (Ayodhya) have well-known agricultural universities. Gorakhpur does not have a state agricultural university.
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Andhra Pradesh
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Maharashtra
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Bihar
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Rajasthan
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Rajasthan is the leading producer of zinc in India, primarily due to the Zawar mines located in the Udaipur district.
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Kerala
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West Bengal
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Bihar
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Karnataka
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Bihar has historically had one of the lowest literacy rates in India, significantly below the national average, compared to states like Kerala, West Bengal, and Karnataka.