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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 of the following states is located in the eastern part of the Gangetic Plains?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. West Bengal

  4. Rajasthan
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Explanation

West Bengal is located in the eastern part of the Gangetic Plains, while Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Rajasthan are located in the central and western parts of the region.

Multiple choice

Which South Indian language is the official language of the state of Nagaland?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Tamil

  4. English
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Explanation

English is the official language of the state of Nagaland, and is spoken by over 1 million people.

Multiple choice

Which South Indian language is the official language of the state of Manipur?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Tamil

  4. Manipuri
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Explanation

Manipuri is the official language of the state of Manipur, and is spoken by over 1 million people.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has been a pioneer in adopting Mobile GIS for geographical data collection?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Gujarat
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Karnataka has been a pioneer in adopting Mobile GIS for geographical data collection, with initiatives such as the Bhoomi project for land records management and the Krishi Bhoomi project for agricultural data collection.

Multiple choice

The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) is located in which Indian state?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Karnataka
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The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) is situated in the state of Maharashtra, India. It is a premier facility for radio astronomy observations and has contributed significantly to our understanding of galaxies and the wider universe.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has taken the lead in promoting gender equality in sports?

  1. Odisha

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Maharashtra
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Explanation

Odisha has emerged as a leader in promoting gender equality in sports by implementing various initiatives, such as the Odisha Women's Hockey League and the Odisha Rural Sports League, which have significantly increased the participation of girls and women in sports.

Multiple choice

What is the official language of the state of Odisha in eastern India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Odia

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

Odia, also known as Oriya, is the official language of the state of Odisha and is spoken by a majority of the population.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has been at the forefront of using sports for peacebuilding?

  1. Jammu and Kashmir

  2. Manipur

  3. Nagaland

  4. Mizoram
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Explanation

Manipur, a state in northeastern India, has been at the forefront of using sports for peacebuilding, particularly in conflict-affected areas.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has launched a program called 'Sports for Peace' to promote peace and harmony in the region?

  1. Jammu and Kashmir

  2. Manipur

  3. Nagaland

  4. Mizoram
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Explanation

Jammu and Kashmir has launched a program called 'Sports for Peace' to promote peace and harmony in the region, using sports as a tool for reconciliation and community engagement.

Multiple choice

In the 2016 film "Udta Punjab", what is the name of the state where the film is set and where the drug problem is rampant?

  1. Punjab

  2. Haryana

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Uttar Pradesh
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Udta Punjab is a 2016 Indian crime drama film directed by Abhishek Chaubey. The film stars Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Diljit Dosanjh. The film is set in the state of Punjab, where the drug problem is rampant.

Multiple choice

Which state has emerged as a leader in attracting investments under the Make in India campaign?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu
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Gujarat has emerged as a leader in attracting investments under the Make in India campaign, due to its favorable investment policies, infrastructure, and skilled workforce.

Multiple choice

Which state has emerged as a leader in implementing the Skill India program under the Make in India campaign?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu
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Gujarat has emerged as a leader in implementing the Skill India program under the Make in India campaign, due to its focus on skill development and its partnership with industry to provide training and placement opportunities for youth.

Multiple choice

Which Union Territory has Urdu as its sole official language?

  1. Jammu and Kashmir

  2. Ladakh

  3. Delhi

  4. Puducherry
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Explanation

Jammu and Kashmir is the only Union Territory in India where Urdu is the sole official language.

Multiple choice

Which Union Territory has English and Hindi as its official languages?

  1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  2. Chandigarh

  3. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

  4. Lakshadweep
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Explanation

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have English and Hindi as their official languages.

Multiple choice

Which Union Territory has Malayalam as its sole official language?

  1. Lakshadweep

  2. Puducherry

  3. Chandigarh

  4. Delhi
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Explanation

Lakshadweep is the only Union Territory in India where Malayalam is the sole official language.