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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 state's inhabitants are mostly Christians?

  1. Nagaland

  2. Manipur

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Tripura
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Nagaland has the highest percentage of Christians among Indian states at approximately 88%. Christianity is the predominant religion in Nagaland due to historical missionary activity. Manipur, Tamil Nadu, and Tripura have significant Christian populations but not as high as Nagaland.

Multiple choice

The Chipko movement started in which present day Indian state?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Kerala

  3. Uttarakhand

  4. Himachal Pradesh

  5. Rajasthan
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The modern Chipko movement started in the early 1970s in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, then in Uttar Pradesh with growing awareness towards rapid deforestation.

Multiple choice

In which one of the following States is the uranium project proposed to be set up?

  1. Manipur

  2. Meghalaya

  3. Orissa

  4. Assam

  5. Nagaland
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL) proposed the Domiasiat uranium mining project in Meghalaya's West Khasi Hills district. Meghalaya has significant uranium deposits, and this project has been discussed for decades though it faces environmental opposition.

Multiple choice

In which of the following states had the Ministry of Home Affairs decided to ban pre-paid mobile connections on November 01, 2009?

  1. Jammu & Kashmir

  2. Nagaland

  3. Mizoram

  4. Arunachal Pradesh

  5. All the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In November 2009, the Ministry of Home Affairs decided to ban pre-paid mobile connections in Jammu & Kashmir due to security concerns. This was a security measure to prevent misuse by militant elements. Other northeastern states were not included in this specific ban.

Multiple choice

In which of the following states is Kundah Hydel Power Project situated?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Karnataka

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Jammu and Kashmir
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Kundah Hydel Power Project is located in Tamil Nadu, specifically in the Nilgiri district. It's part of the Kundah hydroelectric scheme that harnesses power from the Pykara and other streams in the region. The project utilizes the Western Ghats' topography for power generation.

Multiple choice

Which of the following states share international boundary with Bangladesh?

a. West Bengal b. Assam c. Meghalaya d. Tripura e. Mizoram

  1. a, b and c

  2. a, b, d and e

  3. a, c, d and e

  4. a, b, c, d and e

  5. a, b, c and d
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer as the Indian states that share a boundary with Bangladesh are West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. No, as the Indian states that share a boundary with Bangladesh are West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.