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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 was the first to implement reservation policies?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh
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Explanation

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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Explanation

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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Explanation

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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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which famous Indian film was shot primarily on a houseboat in Kerala?

  1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. Kal Ho Naa Ho
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Explanation

The iconic Bollywood film 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' featured several scenes shot on a houseboat in Kerala, showcasing the beauty of the backwaters.

Multiple choice

Which Union Territory has the highest number of official languages?

  1. Jammu and Kashmir

  2. Delhi

  3. Puducherry

  4. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Jammu and Kashmir has four official languages: Urdu, Kashmiri, Dogri, and English.

Multiple choice

Which Union Territory has the lowest number of official languages?

  1. Lakshadweep

  2. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

  3. Chandigarh

  4. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Lakshadweep has only one official language: Malayalam.

Multiple choice

Which Union Territory has the most diverse range of languages spoken?

  1. Delhi

  2. Puducherry

  3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  4. Chandigarh
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Explanation

Andaman and Nicobar Islands has over 20 languages spoken, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali, and Nicobarese.