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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 is the current state that includes the territory of the former Cochin Kingdom?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh
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The current state that includes the territory of the former Cochin Kingdom is Kerala.

Multiple choice

What is the current status of the Kingdom of Bikaner?

  1. It is a separate state in India.

  2. It is a district in Rajasthan.

  3. It is a city in Rajasthan.

  4. It no longer exists.
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The Kingdom of Bikaner no longer exists as an independent political entity. Bikaner city is now part of the state of Rajasthan in India.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has been a pioneer in sports funding and development?

  1. Haryana

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Karnataka

  4. Punjab
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Haryana has been a pioneer in sports funding and development in India, with a strong focus on grassroots sports, talent identification, and the provision of world-class training facilities.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has taken significant steps towards implementing food upcycling and circular economy initiatives?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Kerala
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Karnataka has implemented notable initiatives such as the 'Karnataka Food Upcycling Project' and the 'Karnataka Circular Economy Policy' to promote food upcycling and circular economy practices in the state.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state was the first to implement reservation policies?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh
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Tamil Nadu was the first Indian state to implement reservation policies, starting in the 1950s.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a state in India?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Nepal
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Nepal is not a state in India.

Multiple choice

The National Sports University was established in which state?

  1. Manipur

  2. Odisha

  3. Kerala

  4. Punjab
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The National Sports University was established in the state of Manipur.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has the lowest number of Chief Ministers from political dynasties?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Telangana
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Kerala has the lowest number of Chief Ministers from political dynasties in India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state was the first to introduce reservation for women in local government?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Karnataka
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Kerala was the first Indian state to introduce reservation for women in local government.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the most liberal nightlife regulations?

  1. Goa

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Karnataka

  4. Delhi
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Goa is known for its vibrant nightlife and has relatively liberal regulations compared to other states in India.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the strictest nightlife regulations?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Bihar

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Madhya Pradesh
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Gujarat has the strictest nightlife regulations in India, with a complete ban on the sale and consumption of alcohol.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state was the first to be formed after independence?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Bihar

  4. Orissa
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Orissa was the first Indian state to be formed after independence on April 1, 1936.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state was the last to be formed after independence?

  1. Telangana

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Karnataka

  4. Kerala
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Telangana was the last Indian state to be formed after independence on June 2, 2014.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has taken initiatives to promote asteroid research and awareness?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Karnataka

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Andhra Pradesh
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Maharashtra has taken initiatives to promote asteroid research and awareness through its Space Applications Centre (SAC).

Multiple choice

Which state has attracted the most investment under the Make in India initiative?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Gujarat

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu
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Maharashtra has attracted the most investment under the Make in India initiative, followed by Gujarat, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.