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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 general knowledge

Which state has maximum number of seats reserved for Schedule Tribes in Lok Sabha

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Himachal Pradesh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Who he current Governor Assam and former CM of Orissa?

  1. Jayanti Patnaik

  2. Nabin Patnaik

  3. J.B. Patnaik

  4. Sawmiyaranjan Patnaik
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

J.B. Patnaik served as Chief Minister of Odisha (formerly Orissa) for three terms and later became the Governor of Assam from 2009-2011. The other options are related but not correct - Nabin Patnaik is the current CM of Odissa, while Jayanti and Sawmiyaranjan Patnaik are other political figures from the region.

Multiple choice general knowledge

In context with the Industrial Infrastructure Upgradation Scheme (IIUS), in which state is being developed Ispatbhoomi Cluster?

  1. Jharkhand

  2. Karnataka

  3. Chhattisgarh

  4. Bihar

  5. Orissa
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice general knowledge

In which of the following states is being set up the Central Institute of Himalayan Culture Studies ?

  1. Meghalaya

  2. Sikkim

  3. Assam

  4. Arunachal Pradesh

  5. Himachal Pradesh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Which one of the following indian states has a bicameral parliament?

  1. Punjab

  2. TamilNadu

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Kerala
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Tejendra Khanna is the Mayor of Delhi

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Tejendra Khanna has not been the Mayor of Delhi. He served as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, which is a different constitutional position. Delhi's governance structure includes a Lieutenant Governor appointed by the President, while the mayoral position exists within the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Swadhin Kshatriya is the Mayor of Mumbai

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Swadhin Kshatriya has not been the Mayor of Mumbai. He is a former IAS officer who has served as Chief Secretary of Maharashtra and held other administrative positions, but not the mayoral office. Mumbai's mayor is elected from within the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.