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
_____ state has sex ratio favourable to women.
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Kerala
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West Bengal
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Punjab
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UP
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Explanation
The sex ratio in the country has always remained unfavourable to females. Among Indian states, Kerala has the highest sex ratio of 1084 females to 1000 males.
In which state of India is the proportion of the poor highest?
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Bihar
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Uttar Pradesh
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Orissa
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Madhya Pradesh
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Explanation
Uttar Pradesh: The poverty in UP is 29.43%.
UP is the state with the greatest number of malnourished children.
State with highest malnutrition due to absence of proper health services in India is ____________.
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Telangana
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Tamil Nadu
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Jharkhand
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Maharashtra
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Explanation
Jharkhand is frequently cited in educational contexts regarding high rates of malnutrition and challenges in healthcare infrastructure accessibility in India.
Which State is the biggest producer of cashewnuts?
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Tamil Nadu
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Assam
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Kerala
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Punjab
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Explanation
Kerala has historically been the leading producer of cashewnuts in India due to its favorable tropical climate.
Which of the following is the highest law-making body in India?
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The Parliament of India
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The State Legislatures
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The Union Territories Legislatures
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The Gram Panchayats
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Explanation
The Parliament of India is the highest law-making body in India.
Which of the following is the highest law-making body in India?
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The Parliament of India
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The State Legislatures
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The Union Territories Legislatures
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The Gram Panchayats
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Explanation
The Parliament of India is the highest law-making body in India.
Which Indian state has the largest railway network?
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Uttar Pradesh
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Maharashtra
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Rajasthan
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West Bengal
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Explanation
Uttar Pradesh boasts the most extensive railway network in India, facilitating transportation and connectivity across the state.
Which Indian state has the largest road network?
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Uttar Pradesh
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Maharashtra
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Rajasthan
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Madhya Pradesh
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Explanation
Madhya Pradesh possesses the most extensive road network in India, facilitating connectivity and transportation across the state.
Which Indian state has the largest airport network?
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Uttar Pradesh
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Maharashtra
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Karnataka
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Tamil Nadu
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Correct answer
Explanation
Maharashtra boasts the most extensive airport network in India, catering to domestic and international air travel.
The region with the highest population density in India is:
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Gangetic Plain
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Indus Valley
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Brahmaputra Valley
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Coastal Plains
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The Gangetic Plain has the highest population density in India.
The region with the lowest population density in India is:
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Thar Desert
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Great Indian Desert
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Rann of Kutch
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Little Rann of Kutch
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Explanation
The Thar Desert has the lowest population density in India.
The region with the highest economic activity in India is:
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Gangetic Plain
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Indus Valley
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Brahmaputra Valley
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Coastal Plains
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Explanation
The Gangetic Plain has the highest economic activity in India.
The region with the lowest economic activity in India is:
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Thar Desert
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Great Indian Desert
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Rann of Kutch
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Little Rann of Kutch
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Correct answer
Explanation
The Thar Desert has the lowest economic activity in India.
Which state in India has the highest rate of urban-rural migration?
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Uttar Pradesh
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Bihar
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Maharashtra
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Rajasthan
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Bihar has the highest rate of urban-rural migration in India, with over 20% of its population migrating from rural to urban areas.
Which state in India has the highest installed hydropower capacity?
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Uttarakhand
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Himachal Pradesh
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Arunachal Pradesh
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Sikkim
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Himachal Pradesh has the highest installed hydropower capacity in India, with over 10,000 MW of installed capacity.