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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 state in India has the highest installed capacity of solar power?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujarat

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu
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Rajasthan has the highest installed capacity of solar power in India, with over 10 GW of installed capacity.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the highest installed capacity of wind power?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Gujarat

  3. Karnataka

  4. Maharashtra
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Tamil Nadu has the highest installed capacity of wind power in India, with over 9 GW of installed capacity.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the highest installed capacity of hydropower?

  1. Himachal Pradesh

  2. Uttarakhand

  3. Arunachal Pradesh

  4. Sikkim
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Himachal Pradesh has the highest installed capacity of hydropower in India, with over 10 GW of installed capacity.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the highest potential for geothermal energy?

  1. Himachal Pradesh

  2. Uttarakhand

  3. Arunachal Pradesh

  4. Jammu and Kashmir
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Jammu and Kashmir has the highest potential for geothermal energy in India, with an estimated potential of over 10 GW.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the highest potential for tidal energy?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. West Bengal
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Gujarat has the highest potential for tidal energy in India, with an estimated potential of over 10 GW.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the highest potential for ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC)?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Odisha
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Kerala has the highest potential for OTEC in India, with an estimated potential of over 10 GW.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the highest potential for wave energy?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Goa

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Gujarat
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Karnataka has the highest potential for wave energy in India, with an estimated potential of over 10 GW.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has the largest number of Indian immigrants in the United States?

  1. Punjab

  2. Gujarat

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Kerala
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Punjab has the largest number of Indian immigrants in the United States, followed by Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has the largest number of Indian immigrants in Canada?

  1. Punjab

  2. Gujarat

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Kerala
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Punjab has the largest number of Indian immigrants in Canada, followed by Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has the highest percentage of salt-affected soils?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Punjab
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Gujarat has the highest percentage of salt-affected soils in India, with approximately 2.5 million hectares of land affected by salinity.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the largest coal reserves?

  1. Jharkhand

  2. Odisha

  3. Chhattisgarh

  4. Madhya Pradesh
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Jharkhand has the largest coal reserves in India, accounting for approximately 29% of the country's total coal reserves.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the highest production of coal?

  1. Jharkhand

  2. Odisha

  3. Chhattisgarh

  4. Madhya Pradesh
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Jharkhand has the highest production of coal in India, accounting for approximately 30% of the country's total coal production.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the largest number of coal mines?

  1. Jharkhand

  2. Odisha

  3. Chhattisgarh

  4. Madhya Pradesh
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Jharkhand has the largest number of coal mines in India, with over 1,000 active coal mines.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the lowest coal reserves?

  1. Himachal Pradesh

  2. Uttarakhand

  3. Punjab

  4. Haryana
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Himachal Pradesh has the lowest coal reserves in India, with negligible amounts of coal deposits.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the iconic waterfall in Maharashtra that becomes a spectacular sight during the monsoon season?

  1. Dudhsagar Falls

  2. Jog Falls

  3. Kunchikal Falls

  4. Shivanasamudra Falls
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Dudhsagar Falls, located in Goa and Maharashtra, is one of India's highest waterfalls and becomes a mesmerizing spectacle during the monsoon season.