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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 has the largest reserves of coal in India?

  1. Jharkhand

  2. Odisha

  3. Chhattisgarh

  4. West Bengal
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Explanation

Jharkhand has the largest reserves of coal in India, followed by Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and West Bengal.

Multiple choice

Which of the following states has the largest reserves of natural gas in India?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Andhra Pradesh
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Explanation

Gujarat has the largest reserves of natural gas in India, followed by Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which of the following states has the largest reserves of petroleum in India?

  1. Assam

  2. Gujarat

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Maharashtra
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Explanation

Assam has the largest reserves of petroleum in India, followed by Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra.

Multiple choice

Which of the following states has the largest reserves of lignite in India?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Gujarat

  4. Madhya Pradesh
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Explanation

Tamil Nadu has the largest reserves of lignite in India, followed by Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which of the following states has the largest installed capacity of solar power in India?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujarat

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu
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Explanation

Rajasthan has the largest installed capacity of solar power in India, followed by Gujarat, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.

Multiple choice

Which of the following states has the largest installed capacity of wind power in India?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Gujarat

  3. Karnataka

  4. Maharashtra
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Explanation

Tamil Nadu has the largest installed capacity of wind power in India, followed by Gujarat, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.

Multiple choice

Which of the following states has the largest installed capacity of hydropower in India?

  1. Arunachal Pradesh

  2. Sikkim

  3. Himachal Pradesh

  4. Uttarakhand
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Explanation

Arunachal Pradesh has the largest installed capacity of hydropower in India, followed by Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.

Multiple choice

Which of the following states has the largest installed capacity of nuclear power in India?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Gujarat

  4. Rajasthan
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Explanation

Tamil Nadu has the largest installed capacity of nuclear power in India, followed by Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Rajasthan.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the highest rate of urban-rural migration?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Rajasthan
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Bihar has the highest rate of urban-rural migration in India, with over 20% of its population migrating to urban areas in the last decade.

Multiple choice

Which state achieved the highest growth rate during the First Five-Year Plan?

  1. Punjab

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. West Bengal
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Punjab achieved the highest growth rate of 11.1% during the First Five-Year Plan due to its focus on agricultural development and irrigation projects.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the highest percentage of rural population?

  1. Bihar

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Madhya Pradesh
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Explanation

Bihar has the highest percentage of rural population among all states in India, with over 80% of its population residing in rural areas.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state is known for its rich reserves of coal?

  1. Jharkhand

  2. Odisha

  3. Chhattisgarh

  4. All of the Above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Jharkhand, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh are all known for their rich reserves of coal.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the highest percentage of urban population?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Gujarat

  4. Karnataka
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Maharashtra has the highest percentage of urban population in India, with 45.2% of its population living in urban areas.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the lowest percentage of urban population?

  1. Bihar

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Rajasthan
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Explanation

Bihar has the lowest percentage of urban population in India, with only 11.3% of its population living in urban areas.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a major rural area in India?

  1. Gangetic Plain

  2. Deccan Plateau

  3. Himalayan Mountains

  4. Thar Desert
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Himalayan Mountains are not a major rural area in India.