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

Multiple choice

Why is Kashmir so important?

  1. Water and resources

  2. It is not

  3. It is where Gandhi was born

  4. It is where Gandhi died
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Kashmir is a critical region due to its rivers and water resources, which are essential for the agriculture and economies of both India and Pakistan.

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

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

Which district of Tamil Nadu has the lowest literacy rate?

  1. Thuthukudi

  2. Dharmapuri

  3. Coimbatore

  4. Chennai
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
Dharmapuri district
Among the districts in Tamil Nadu, Kaniyakumari district has reported the highest literacy rate of 92.14 per cent while Dharmapuri district accounts for the lowest rate of 64.71 per cent. Among the males, 86.81 per cent are literates whereas among the females the rate is 73.86 per cent.
Multiple choice geography ideas of development study of population in tamil nadu population and migration human geography in tamil nadu

Which district of Tamil Nadu has the highest literacy rate?

  1. Kanyakumari

  2. Thuthukudi

  3. Dharmapuri

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

The literacy rate in Tamil Nadu has touched a new high at 80.33 per cent. This is much higher than the country's average of 74.04 per cent, according to Census 2011. Among the districts in Tamil Nadu, Kaniyakumari district has reported the highest literacy rate of 92.14 per cent

Multiple choice population change population dynamics population : distribution, density and growth population, migration, settlements geography

In which state is the Sex-Ratio most favourable to women?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Kerala

  4. Karnataka
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Sex ratio is defined as the number of females per 1000 males in the population. This information is an important social indicator to measure the extent of equality between males and females in a society at a given time. The sex ratio in the country has always remained unfavourable to females. Among Indian states, Kerala has highest sex ratio of 1084 females to 1000 males.

Multiple choice civics state factors of a state introduction to philosophical state the state government (part-ii)

With regard to industrial growth, which state ranks first?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Gujarat

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

Maharashtra is a leader among Indian states in terms of agricultural and industrial production, trade and transport, and education. It has endeavored to develop sustaining industrial growth, facilitate a speedier flow of investment by creating a conducive industrial climate in the State. Maharashtra has developed a solid base of industrial infrastructure, strong Human Resources, and sustaining and diverse industrial base.

Multiple choice bengaluru division our karnataka history mysuru division

Which Revenue division of Karnataka has the maximum districts?

  1. Mysuru Division

  2. Belagavi Division

  3. Bengaluru Division

  4. Kalburgi Division
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Karnataka is divided into four Revenue Divisions. They are viz. Bengaluru Division (Nine Districts), Mysuru Division (Eight Districts), Belagavi Division (Seven Districts) and Kalburgi Division (six districts); thirty districts in total.

Multiple choice commercial applications sources of water conservation of natural and energy resources energy conservation and sources importance of the conservation of natural resources reduce, recycle, reuse

Which of the following has the largest wind energy farm in India?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Tamilnadu

  4. Kerala
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

India is ranked 5th largest wind producing country in the world. The largest wind energy farm is in Muppandal, Tamilnadu having the capacity of 1500MW wind production. So, the correct option is C.