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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 rate of inter-state 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 inter-state migration in India, due to its high population density and limited economic opportunities.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the lowest rate of inter-state migration?

  1. Kerala

  2. Goa

  3. Sikkim

  4. Mizoram
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sikkim has the lowest rate of inter-state migration in India, due to its small population size and strong local economy.

Multiple choice

Which state has the largest number of unscheduled languages?

  1. Assam

  2. Bihar

  3. Jharkhand

  4. Odisha
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Assam has the largest number of unscheduled languages, with 14 languages.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state is most vulnerable to climate change?

  1. Odisha

  2. West Bengal

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Tamil Nadu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Odisha is considered the most vulnerable state in India to climate change due to its long coastline, high population density in coastal areas, and frequent exposure to cyclones and floods.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has the highest installed capacity of solar power?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Karnataka

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Gujarat
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Rajasthan has the highest installed capacity of solar power in India, with large-scale solar parks and projects contributing to its renewable energy generation.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has the highest installed capacity of wind power?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Karnataka

  3. Gujarat

  4. Rajasthan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil Nadu has the highest installed capacity of wind power in India, with extensive wind farms and projects contributing to its renewable energy generation.

Multiple choice

Which state has the highest population density in the Gangetic Plain?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. West Bengal

  4. Jharkhand
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Uttar Pradesh has the highest population density in the Gangetic Plain, with over 800 people per square kilometer.

Multiple choice

Which state has the lowest population density in the Gangetic Plain?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. West Bengal

  4. Jharkhand
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Jharkhand has the lowest population density in the Gangetic Plain, with less than 300 people per square kilometer.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the highest poverty rate?

  1. Bihar

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Madhya Pradesh

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

According to the latest data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), Bihar has the highest poverty rate in India, with 34.7% of its population living below the poverty line.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the lowest poverty rate?

  1. Kerala

  2. Goa

  3. Himachal Pradesh

  4. Sikkim
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kerala has the lowest poverty rate in India, with only 1.8% of its population living below the poverty line.

Multiple choice

Which region in India has the highest income inequality?

  1. Northern Region

  2. Southern Region

  3. Eastern Region

  4. Western Region
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Western Region of India, which includes states like Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Rajasthan, has the highest income inequality.

Multiple choice

Which region in India has the lowest income inequality?

  1. Northern Region

  2. Southern Region

  3. Eastern Region

  4. Western Region
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Southern Region of India, which includes states like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, has the lowest income inequality.

Multiple choice

Which is the largest desert in India?

  1. Thar Desert

  2. Great Indian Desert

  3. Rajasthan Desert

  4. Cholistan Desert
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Great Indian Desert, also known as the Thar Desert, is the largest desert in India. It covers an area of over 200,000 square kilometers and is located in the northwestern part of the country.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the largest area under desert?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujarat

  3. Haryana

  4. Punjab
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Rajasthan has the largest area under desert in India, with over 60% of its land area covered by the Thar Desert.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the most official languages?

  1. Odisha

  2. West Bengal

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Karnataka
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Karnataka stands out with the highest number of official languages among Indian states. It recognizes Kannada, the state's primary language, along with seven other languages: Marathi, Konkani, Tulu, Kodava, Beary, Urdu, and Sanketi.