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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 of the following states is the largest producer of bananas rich in iron, magnesium and potassium in India?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Kerala

  4. Gujarat
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Explanation: Gujarat is the second highest producer of bananas in India with a production capacity of over 4500000 million tonnes. Tamil Nadu is the highest producer of bananas in India with production of over 5100000 million tones. Other major banana growing states are Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Karnataka, Kerala, Bihar, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa and Madhya Pradesh. In terms of area under cultivation, Tamil Nadu ranks first.

Multiple choice

Among the following states, which one is the largest producer of rubber?

  1. Assam

  2. Meghalaya

  3. Tripura

  4. Sikkim
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C Correct answer
Explanation

While Kerala is the traditional leader in rubber production, Tripura has significantly increased its production and is often cited as a major producer in specific contexts, though Kerala remains the national leader. Given the options, Tripura is the intended answer.

Multiple choice

Which of the following areas of India produces the largest amount of cotton?

  1. North-west India and Gangetic West Bengal

  2. North-west and western India

  3. Western and southern India

  4. Plains of northern India
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Western and southern India produce the largest amount of cotton: Maharashtra (26.63%), Gujarat (17.67%), Andhra Pradesh (13.75%) and Madhya Pradesh are the leading producers in India.

Multiple choice the economy of maharashtra economics

What is the rank of Maharashtra among the Indian states In term of geographical area?

  1. Second

  2. Third

  3. Fourth

  4. Fifth
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Maharashtra is the third largest state in India in terms of geographical area measuring about 3.08 Lakh Sq. Kms. Rajasthan is the largest state in India followed by Madhya Pradesh & Maharashtra.

Multiple choice the economy of maharashtra economics

Which is the second largest populated state in India?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. West Bengal

  3. Bihar

  4. Maharashtra
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D Correct answer
Explanation

According to 2011 population census the most populated states are:

  1. Uttar Pradesh (199.6 million)
  2. Maharashtra (112.4 million)
  3. Bihar (103.8 million)
  4. West Bengal (91.3 million)

Multiple choice geography agriculture in india - ii : food crops millets cultivation in india production of agricultural crops food crops in india

Which of the following is the largest producer of ragi followed by Tamil Nadu?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Karnataka

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Maharashtra

  5. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ragi grows in dry regions on red, black, sandy loamy and shallow black soils. Karnataka is the largest producer of ragi; follower by Tamil Nadu.

Multiple choice geography agriculture in india - ii : food crops millets cultivation in india production of agricultural crops food crops in india

Which ofthe following is the largest producer of bajra followed by Rajasthan?

  1. Bihar

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Guajarat

  4. Kamataka

  5. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation
Bajra is grown in Rajasthan as the environmental conditions of that state promotes the growth of this crop. Hence, Bajra is grown in Rajasthan on a large scale.  
Major Bajra production states in India are Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat. Bajra can also be used as valuable animal fodder. Top Bajra producing state is Rajasthan followed by Maharashtra, Haryana, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh.
Multiple choice geography agriculture in india - ii : food crops millets cultivation in india production of agricultural crops food crops in india

Which state of India is the leading producer of ragi?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Uttarakhand

  4. Maharashtra
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Uttarakhand

In India, ragi is mostly grown and consumed in Rajasthan, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Orissa, Maharashtra, Kumaon region of Uttarakhand and Goa; of which, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand produce the bulk of ragi in the country. There are significant yield variations observed even among the top producing States.

Multiple choice geography agriculture in india - ii : food crops millets cultivation in india production of agricultural crops food crops in india

The largest producer of Ragi in India is __________.

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Karnataka

  3. Gujarat

  4. Maharashtra
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

  • Karnataka is the leading producer of ragi in the country followed by Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh.
  • Ragi or buckwheat is an important millet which is grown in drier parts of south India and in some parts of north India. It is one of the hardiest crops. It can withstand a very severe drought.
  • Ragi is very popular due to its high content of proteins, minerals, and fats.

Multiple choice geography ideas of development study of population in tamil nadu population and migration human geography in tamil nadu

The annual growth rate of Tamil Nadu's population is 1.1% which is lower than that of _____.

  1. Karnataka

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Kerala

  4. India
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The difference between birth and death rates gives the natural increase of population of regions. When expressed in percentage it is known as the growth rate. The annual growth rate of Tamil Nadu's population is 1.1% which is lower than that of India.