Indian States and Union Territories

The Jagannath Temple is located in Puri, Odisha (note: the state is now called Odisha, not Orrisa - this is an old spelling). Puri is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites.

Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of seats reserved for Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha, with 6 reserved seats out of its total 29 constituencies. This is because Madhya Pradesh has a significant tribal population, particularly in regions like Bastar, Jhabua, and Mandla. Other states like Uttar Pradesh have fewer or no ST-reserved seats due to different demographic compositions.

Under the Industrial Infrastructure Upgradation Scheme (IIUS), the Ispatbhoomi Cluster was being developed in Chhattisgarh. IIUS was a government initiative to upgrade industrial infrastructure in various states, with Chhattisgarh being a key beneficiary for its steel industry.

Sachin Tendulkar scored his first first-class century against Gujarat during the 1988-89 season. This was a significant milestone in his early domestic cricket career, showcasing his talent before his international debut.

The Central Institute of Himalayan Culture Studies is being established in Arunachal Pradesh, which shares borders with Himalayan regions and has rich cultural diversity. This institute aims to preserve and promote Himalayan culture. While Himachal Pradesh is also in the Himalayas, the specific institute mentioned is located in Arunachal Pradesh.

Maharashtra has a bicameral legislature consisting of the Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) and Vidhan Parishad (Legislative Council). Most Indian states have unicameral legislatures, but Maharashtra is one of the few with two houses. Punjab, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala all have unicameral legislatures only.

A.R. Rahman was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He won two Academy Awards for Slumdog Millionaire in 2009. Shimla is in Himachal Pradesh, Mumbai is in Maharashtra, and Assam is a northeastern state.

Haryana was the first state in India to achieve 100% village electrification, accomplishing this milestone in the late 1970s. This achievement was part of the state's early focus on rural development and infrastructure. Tamil Nadu and Kerala have high electrification rates but were not first, while Maharashtra achieved this later.

Tripura is the second smallest state in India by area, after Goa. It covers approximately 10,491 square kilometers in northeast India. Nagaland is slightly larger, Uttarakhand (formerly Uttaranchal) is significantly larger, and Chhattisgarh is one of the larger states. The order by area is Goa < Tripura < Sikkim < Nagaland.

Kerala was the first state in the world to democratically elect a communist government in 1957, when the Communist Party of India won the state elections under E.M.S. Namboodiripad. This was a historic moment in electoral politics globally. West Bengal elected a communist government later (1977), and neither Assam nor Andhra Pradesh have had communist governments.

Madurai is a major city in Tamil Nadu, known for the Meenakshi Temple. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in India and is an important cultural and religious center in South India. Options A, B, and D are incorrect states.