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Indian States and Union Territories

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Indian States and Union Territories Questions

Multiple choice

Regional College of Education, Mysore, serves the states of

  1. Andhra Pradesh, Mysore, Tamil Nadu and Kerala

  2. Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh

  3. Maharashtra, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh

  4. Bihar, Orissa, West Bengal, Assam, Manipur and Tripura
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Regional College of Education in Mysore serves the southern states of Andhra Pradesh, Mysore (now Karnataka), Tamil Nadu, and Kerala (Option A). This represents the south-western region under NCERT's regional distribution system. Options B, C, and D describe regions served by other RCEs - B covers the northern region, C the western region, and D the eastern region.

Multiple choice

Which state became the first state in the country to have bank accounts for all families under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna (PMJDY)?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Kerala

  3. Mizoram

  4. Goa

  5. Maharashtra
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Kerala achieved 100% family coverage under PMJDY (Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana) ahead of other states, driven by strong grassroots banking network and high literacy. The scheme launched in 2014 aimed at financial inclusion; Kerala's cooperative banking structure accelerated adoption.

Multiple choice

Which of the following states and/or union territories have a common High Court?

  1. Uttar Pradesh and Bihar

  2. Delhi and Haryana

  3. Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh

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

Punjab and Haryana share a common High Court located in Chandigarh, which serves as the capital and High Court seat for both states and the union territory. Uttar Pradesh has its own High Court in Allahabad, Delhi has the Delhi High Court, and Karnataka and Kerala have separate High Courts in Bangalore and Kochi respectively.

Multiple choice

Regional College of Education, Ajmer serves the states of

  1. Andhra Pradesh, Mysore, Tamil Nadu and Kerala

  2. Maharshtra, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh

  3. Bihar, Orissa, West Bengal, Assam, Manipur and Tripura

  4. Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Regional College of Education (RCE) in Ajmer, Rajasthan, serves as a regional institution for teacher education and research. It specifically caters to the northern states of Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh, while other RCEs (in Mysore, Bhubaneswar, Bhopal, etc.) serve different regions of India.

Multiple choice

Regional College of Education, Mysore serves the states of

  1. Andhra Pradesh, Mysore, Tamil Nadu and Kerala

  2. Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Predesh and Himachal Pradesh

  3. Maharashtra, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh

  4. Bihar, Orissa, West Bengal, Assam, Manipur and Tripura
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The RCE Mysore serves the southern region covering Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka (then Mysore state), Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, matching the geographical jurisdiction.

Multiple choice

In which of the following States is Jog Falls located

  1. Orissa

  2. Kerala

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Karnataka
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Jog Falls is a major waterfall located in the Shimoga district of Karnataka state. It is the second-highest plunge waterfall in India and a popular tourist destination. The falls are created by the Sharavathi River falling from a height of 253 meters.

Multiple choice

Kalpakkam is situated in __________________.

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. West Bengal

  3. Maharashtra

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Kalpakkam is located in Tamil Nadu, about 80 km south of Chennai on the Coromandel Coast. It is home to the Madras Atomic Power Station (MAPS) and Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research. The coastal location provides access to seawater for the nuclear facilities.