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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

Which Indian state has implemented a comprehensive geospatial data infrastructure for urban planning and development?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Maharashtra
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Explanation

Tamil Nadu has implemented a comprehensive geospatial data infrastructure for urban planning and development, which includes a geospatial data portal, various geospatial applications, and a GIS-based urban planning system.

Multiple choice

In which state was Vikramshila University located?

  1. Bihar

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. West Bengal

  4. Odisha
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Explanation

Vikramshila University was located in the state of Bihar, India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has launched a unique initiative called 'Mission Green Haryana' to combat desertification?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujarat

  3. Haryana

  4. Punjab
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The state of Haryana in India has launched 'Mission Green Haryana' to address desertification and promote sustainable land management practices.

Multiple choice

Which region of India has been most affected by political separatism?

  1. Kashmir

  2. Punjab

  3. Assam

  4. Nagaland
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Kashmir has been the most affected region of India by political separatism, due to its disputed status between India and Pakistan and the ongoing conflict over its territory.

Multiple choice

The Indian Institute of Sports (IIS) is located in which state?

  1. Punjab

  2. Haryana

  3. Odisha

  4. Kerala
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The Indian Institute of Sports (IIS) is situated in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

Multiple choice

The National Sports University (NSU) is located in which state?

  1. Manipur

  2. Odisha

  3. Punjab

  4. Haryana
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The National Sports University (NSU) is situated in Imphal, Manipur.

Multiple choice

Which Supreme Court case dealt with the issue of air pollution in Delhi?

  1. A) M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (Air Pollution Case)

  2. B) T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India

  3. C) Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum v. Union of India

  4. D) Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra v. State of Uttar Pradesh
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Explanation

In M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (Air Pollution Case) (1985), the Supreme Court ordered the closure of polluting industries in Delhi to reduce air pollution.

Multiple choice

Which state has the highest number of beneficiaries under the Mid-Day Meal Scheme?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Rajasthan
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Explanation

Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of beneficiaries under the Mid-Day Meal Scheme.

Multiple choice

Which state in India was the first to adopt a policy of using only the regional language as the medium of instruction in schools?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Karnataka

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Maharashtra
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Explanation

Tamil Nadu was the first state in India to adopt a policy of using only Tamil as the medium of instruction in schools.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a state in India where the regional language is used as the medium of instruction in schools?

  1. Assam

  2. Gujarat

  3. Kerala

  4. Punjab
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Explanation

In Punjab, English is the medium of instruction in schools.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a state that the Vindhya Range passes through?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Gujarat

  4. Chhattisgarh
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The Vindhya Range passes through the states of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh, but not Gujarat.

Multiple choice

The India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO) is located in which state?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Karnataka

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Madhya Pradesh
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The India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO) is located in the Theni district of Tamil Nadu, and is designed to study neutrinos and other cosmic particles.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state was the first to propose the implementation of Daylight Saving Time?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Karnataka

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Gujarat
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Explanation

In 2009, the state of Rajasthan became the first in India to propose the implementation of Daylight Saving Time.

Multiple choice

In which state is the Naxalite insurgency primarily active?

  1. Chhattisgarh

  2. Odisha

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Telangana
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Explanation

The Naxalite insurgency is primarily active in the state of Chhattisgarh.

Multiple choice

Which state government in India has been at the forefront of language revitalization efforts?

  1. Odisha

  2. Karnataka

  3. Telangana

  4. Tamil Nadu
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Explanation

Odisha has been at the forefront of language revitalization efforts in India, with initiatives such as the establishment of the Odisha State Language Academy and the implementation of the Odia Language Policy.