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Indian States and Union Territories

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Build your general awareness with questions centered on Indian states and union territories. Topics include state boundaries, regional welfare schemes, hydroelectric projects, and official languages. This hub is highly beneficial for aspirants of civil services and state level administrative examinations.

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Indian States and Union Territories Questions

Multiple choice

What is the official language of the Union Territory of Meghalaya?

  1. Hindi

  2. Assamese

  3. Bengali

  4. English
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English is the official language of Meghalaya, as per the Official Languages Act, 1963.

Multiple choice

Which language is recognized as the official language of the Union Territory of Manipur?

  1. Hindi

  2. Assamese

  3. Bengali

  4. English
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English is the official language of Manipur, as per the Official Languages Act, 1963.

Multiple choice

Which princely state was the last to accede to the Indian Union?

  1. Junagadh

  2. Hyderabad

  3. Kashmir

  4. Travancore
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Junagadh was the last princely state to accede to the Indian Union, after a brief period of independence following the partition of India.

Multiple choice

Which princely state was the birthplace of Rabindranath Tagore?

  1. West Bengal

  2. Odisha

  3. Bihar

  4. Jharkhand
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Rabindranath Tagore was born in Calcutta, which was the capital of the princely state of West Bengal, and played a significant role in the Bengali Renaissance.

Multiple choice

Which princely state was the first to introduce compulsory primary education?

  1. Travancore

  2. Mysore

  3. Hyderabad

  4. Kashmir
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Travancore was the first princely state to introduce compulsory primary education, demonstrating its commitment to social progress and educational advancement.

Multiple choice

Which princely state was the birthplace of Subhash Chandra Bose?

  1. Odisha

  2. West Bengal

  3. Bihar

  4. Jharkhand
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Subhash Chandra Bose was born in Cuttack, a city in the princely state of Odisha, which played a significant role in India's freedom struggle.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has been a pioneer in promoting sports-based climate change initiatives?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Kerala
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Karnataka has been a pioneer in promoting sports-based climate change initiatives in India.

Multiple choice

Which princely state was the most progressive?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Kashmir

  3. Mysore

  4. Travancore
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Travancore was the most progressive princely state, with a high literacy rate, a well-developed infrastructure, and a strong social welfare system.

Multiple choice

Which princely state was the first to join the Indian Union?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Kashmir

  3. Mysore

  4. Travancore
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Travancore was the first princely state to join the Indian Union, in 1947.

Multiple choice

Which princely state was the last to join the Indian Union?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Kashmir

  3. Mysore

  4. Travancore
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Hyderabad was the last princely state to join the Indian Union, in 1948.

Multiple choice

Which princely state was the most reluctant to join the Indian Union?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Kashmir

  3. Mysore

  4. Travancore
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Hyderabad was the most reluctant princely state to join the Indian Union, and it took military action to force the Nizam of Hyderabad to accede to the Indian Union.

Multiple choice

Which princely state was the most active in the Indian independence movement?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Kashmir

  3. Mysore

  4. Travancore
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Travancore was the most active princely state in the Indian independence movement, and it was home to many prominent leaders of the Indian National Congress.

Multiple choice

Which princely state was the most affected by the partition of India?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Kashmir

  3. Mysore

  4. Travancore
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Kashmir was the most affected princely state by the partition of India, as it was divided between India and Pakistan.

Multiple choice

Which princely state was the most successful in integrating into the Indian Union?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Kashmir

  3. Mysore

  4. Travancore
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Travancore was the most successful princely state in integrating into the Indian Union, as it was able to maintain its own identity and culture while still becoming a part of the larger Indian nation.

Multiple choice

Which princely state was the most unsuccessful in integrating into the Indian Union?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Kashmir

  3. Mysore

  4. Travancore
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Hyderabad was the most unsuccessful princely state in integrating into the Indian Union, as it was unable to maintain its own identity and culture and was eventually merged into the state of Andhra Pradesh.