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Indian States and Union Territories

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Indian States and Union Territories Questions

Multiple choice

Which Indian state was the first to implement a comprehensive GIS-based planning and development system?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Gujarat

  4. Maharashtra
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Explanation

Karnataka was the first Indian state to implement a comprehensive GIS-based planning and development system, known as the Karnataka State GIS (KSGIS), in the early 1990s.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a major region in India that has experienced political separatism?

  1. Kashmir

  2. Punjab

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Maharashtra
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Explanation

While Kashmir, Punjab, and Tamil Nadu have all been affected by political separatism, Maharashtra has not.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has used GIS to create a comprehensive land records system?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. Jharkhand

  4. West Bengal
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Uttar Pradesh has used GIS to create a comprehensive land records system. The system includes information on the state's land ownership, land use, and land values.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has used GIS to create a comprehensive forest inventory?

  1. Himachal Pradesh

  2. Uttarakhand

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Arunachal Pradesh
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Himachal Pradesh has used GIS to create a comprehensive forest inventory. The inventory includes information on the state's forest cover, forest type, and forest health.

Multiple choice

Which state was the first to establish a SDMA?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Odisha

  4. Andhra Pradesh
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Gujarat was the first state to establish a SDMA in 2001.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has been a pioneer in the use of GIS for disaster management?

  1. Odisha

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Gujarat

  4. Karnataka
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Odisha has been a pioneer in the use of GIS for disaster management in India, with initiatives such as the Odisha State Disaster Management Authority's (OSDMA) GIS-based disaster management system.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has launched a unique initiative called 'Khelo India School Games' to promote sports among school children?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Odisha

  4. Rajasthan
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Explanation

The state of Odisha has launched a unique initiative called 'Khelo India School Games' to promote sports among school children. The initiative aims to identify and nurture talented young athletes and provide them with opportunities to excel in sports. The games are held annually and feature competitions in various sports, including athletics, swimming, wrestling, and archery.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has launched a scheme called 'Sports for All' to promote mass participation in sports?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Telangana

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu
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The state of Andhra Pradesh has launched a scheme called 'Sports for All' to promote mass participation in sports. The scheme aims to provide opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to participate in sports and physical activities. The scheme includes various initiatives, such as the construction of sports facilities, the organization of sports competitions, and the provision of sports equipment to schools and communities.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has launched a unique initiative called 'Sports Hub' to provide world-class sports infrastructure?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Gujarat
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Explanation

The state of Gujarat has launched a unique initiative called 'Sports Hub' to provide world-class sports infrastructure. The initiative aims to create a network of sports facilities across the state, including stadiums, gymnasiums, and swimming pools. The 'Sports Hub' initiative is designed to promote sports participation, identify and nurture talented athletes, and host major sporting events.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state was formed through the merger of princely states in 1948?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Bihar
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Madhya Pradesh was formed through the merger of princely states in 1948. It was the first state in India to be formed through the integration of princely states.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state was formed through the merger of princely states in 1949?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Bihar
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Rajasthan was formed through the merger of princely states in 1949. It was the second state in India to be formed through the integration of princely states.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state was formed through the merger of princely states in 1950?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Bihar
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Explanation

Uttar Pradesh was formed through the merger of princely states in 1950. It was the third state in India to be formed through the integration of princely states.

Multiple choice

The boundary dispute between which two states led to the formation of the Mahajan Commission?

  1. Karnataka and Maharashtra

  2. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

  3. Odisha and Chhattisgarh

  4. Punjab and Haryana
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Explanation

The Mahajan Commission was formed in 1966 to resolve the boundary dispute between Karnataka and Maharashtra.

Multiple choice

The boundary dispute between which two states led to the formation of the Bachawat Commission?

  1. Karnataka and Maharashtra

  2. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

  3. Odisha and Chhattisgarh

  4. Punjab and Haryana
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The Bachawat Commission was formed in 1969 to resolve the boundary dispute between Karnataka and Maharashtra.

Multiple choice

The boundary dispute between which two states led to the formation of the Shah Commission?

  1. Karnataka and Maharashtra

  2. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

  3. Odisha and Chhattisgarh

  4. Punjab and Haryana
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Explanation

The Shah Commission was formed in 1966 to resolve the boundary dispute between Karnataka and Maharashtra.