Geography · General Awareness

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 economics measurement of national income methods of national income methods of measuring national income national income analysis

_______ is the wealthiest Indian state which accounts for 12% of the Indian GDP.

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Karnataka
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Wealthiest Indian state which accounts for 12% of the Indian GDP is Maharashtra. The best facilities like transport, trade etc. including a port has contributed to the immense development of the state.

Mumbai the capital of Maharashtra state is the business capital of India 

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

Which state has the largest Legislative Assembly in terms of capacity?

  1. Bihar

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Uttar Pradesh
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Explanation

The capacity of Legislative Assemby of Uttar Pradesh is 404 members which is the largest one. After that Bihar, M.P. and Maharashtra come in the row. Bihar- 331, Madhya Pradesh- 230, Maharashtra- 288.

Multiple choice social studies wild life wildlife and their conservation wildlife resources wildlife conservation approaches and projects

The state which has attained the dubious distinction of being a topper in the list with the highest encroachment of forest land is ___________.

  1. Bihar

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Haryana

  4. Punjab
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The state Haryana has attained the dubious distinction of being a topper in the list with the highest encroachment of forest land.

Multiple choice history post - independence india union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states introduction to indian polity and governance

Haryana State was formed on 1 November 1966 on the recommendation of ________.

  1. LB Shastri

  2. Indira Gandhi

  3. Sardar Hukum Singh

  4. Sir Chhotu Ram
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The Punjab Reorganisation Act, which led to the formation of Haryana, was based on the recommendations of the Parliamentary Committee chaired by Sardar Hukum Singh.

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

The Tribal areas of Mizoram doesn't include ________.

  1. Karbi Anglong district

  2. Chakma district

  3. Mara district

  4. Lai district
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The Sixth Schedule includes autonomous districts in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. Karbi Anglong is in Assam, not Mizoram.

Multiple choice commercial applications treasure under the ground conservation of mineral resources distribution and conservation of mineral resources indian mineral and power resources

Which one of the following is NOT a producer of mica?

  1. Jharkhand

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh
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  • About 95% of India’s mica is distributed in just three states of Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan.
  • Of the above options, Karnataka is not a producer of mica.
Multiple choice commercial applications treasure under the ground conservation of mineral resources distribution and conservation of mineral resources indian mineral and power resources

Which state leads in the production of minerals in terms of value?

  1. Odisha

  2. Gujarat

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Rajasthan
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India is bestowed with numerous valuable mines. In terms of value Odisha leads the mineral production. Odisha has a share of 10.62% of the production. It is located on north eastern peninsular belt.

Multiple choice commercial applications treasure under the ground conservation of mineral resources distribution and conservation of mineral resources indian mineral and power resources

Which state is not the producer of mica?

  1. Bihar

  2. Jharkhand

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Uttar Pradesh
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Explanation
Mica deposits are found in the northern edge of the Chhota Nagpur plateau. Koderma Gaya – Hazaribagh belt of Jharkhand is the leading producer. In Rajasthan, the major mica producing area is around Ajmer. Nellore mica belt of Andhra Pradesh is also an important producer in the country.
Multiple choice commercial applications treasure under the ground conservation of mineral resources distribution and conservation of mineral resources indian mineral and power resources

Which State of India has the largest reserves of monazite with a high thorium content?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Gujarat

  4. Kerala
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India has plenty of atomic minerals. Atomic power is generated using these atomic minerals. Atomic power decides the status and might of a nation. Atomic power was used only for a country’s defense in the earlier days. But today, it is being widely used for power generation. The important atomic minerals found in India are Uranium, Thorium, Beryllium, Lithium etc. Thorium is found in Kerala, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan.

Multiple choice commercial applications treasure under the ground conservation of mineral resources distribution and conservation of mineral resources indian mineral and power resources

Which is the richest state of India from the point of view of minerals?

  1. Kerala

  2. Bihar

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Madhya Pradesh
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Madhya Pradesh is historically considered one of the richest states in India regarding mineral wealth, particularly due to its significant deposits of coal, copper, and diamonds.

Multiple choice commercial applications treasure under the ground conservation of mineral resources distribution and conservation of mineral resources indian mineral and power resources

Which is the leading state in Lead & Zinc reserves?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Rajasthan

  4. West Bengal
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Leading state in the production of zinc and lead in India is Karnataka. In Karnataka district of Bellari is abundant with minerals like zinc and lead.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has longest coastline

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Gao

  4. Gujurat
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Gujarat has the longest coastline among all Indian states, stretching over 1,600 kilometers along the Arabian Sea.