Geography · 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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Tamil Nadu
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Rajastan
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Jammu and Kashmir
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Gujarat
A
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Explanation
Tamil Nadu, particularly the Neyveli region, holds the largest reserves of lignite coal in India.
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Kerala
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Bihar
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West Bengal
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Uttar Pradesh
B
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Explanation
As per the Census 2001, West Bengal at 903 had a density higher than in Bihar at 881. The position, however, changed as per census 2011: WB: 1029; Bihar 1102.
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West Bengal
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Kerala
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Assam
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Tamil Nadu
C
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Explanation
Assam is the largest tea-producing state in India, known for its vast tea estates and unique climate.
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Maharashtra
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Bihar
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Andhra Pradesh
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Uttar Pradesh
A
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Explanation
Maharashtra has the largest network of national highways and road infrastructure among Indian states. This is a standard fact regarding Indian geography and infrastructure.
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Karnataka
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Tamil Nadu
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Bihar
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West Bengal
A
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Explanation
Karnataka is the largest producer of silk in India, specifically known for its high-quality mulberry silk. It accounts for a significant portion of the country's total silk production.
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Mizoram
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Kerala
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Tamil Nadu
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Meghalaya
B
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Explanation
Kerala has consistently maintained the highest female literacy rate in India according to census data.
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UP
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MP
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Maharashtra
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Rajasthan
D
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Explanation
Rajasthan is the largest state in India by geographical area, followed by Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
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Maharashtra
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Uttar Pradesh
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Bihar
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West Bengal
B
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Explanation
According to the 2001 Census, Uttar Pradesh was the most populous state in India.
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Daman and Diu
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Lakshadweep
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Sikkim
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands
B
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Explanation
According to the 2001 Census of India, Lakshadweep had the lowest population among the listed states and union territories. Sikkim had a larger population than Lakshadweep at that time.
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Kerala
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Rajasthan
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Andhra Pradesh
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Karnataka
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Tamil Nadu
A
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Explanation
Kerala consistently records the lowest infant mortality rate in India due to its high literacy rates and well-developed healthcare infrastructure.
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Maharashtra
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Uttar Pradesh
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West Bengal
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Madhya Pradesh
A
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Explanation
Maharashtra is widely considered one of the leading states in India in terms of industrial output, commerce, and GDP contribution.
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Karnataka
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Uttar Pradesh
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Maharashtra
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West Bengal
A
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Explanation
Jog Falls is located in the Shimoga district of Karnataka, India. It is one of the highest plunge waterfalls in the country.
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Haryana
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Rajasthan
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Punjab
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Uttar Pradesh
D
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Explanation
Uttar Pradesh yields the highest production of milk in India. UP is the largest contributor to the national milk production contributing around 18% of total milk production in the country. It has got the second highest cattle population and highest buffalo population in the country.
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Tamil Nadu
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Maharashtra
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West Bengal
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Uttar Pradesh
A
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Explanation
As per the Economic Census 2005, Tamil Nadu possesses the highest number of enterprises. As per fifth economic census 2005 the state which has the maximum number of enterprises in India is Tamil Nadu i.e. 44.47%.
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Chattisgarh
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Maharashtra
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Odisha
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Karnataka
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Jharkhand
C
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Explanation
This is the correct answer. Odisha is the largest producer of manganese ores in India.