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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

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
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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
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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
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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.

Multiple choice

In which state is silent valley located?

  1. Kerala

  2. Assam

  3. Tamilnadu

  4. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Silent Valley National Park is located in the Palakkad district of Kerala. It is one of the last remaining tracts of tropical evergreen forest in India and is known for its rich biodiversity. The valley got its name 'Silent' due to the absence of cicadas, which are usually noisy in other forest areas.

Multiple choice

Vishwa Bharti University is in which of the following states?

  1. H.P

  2. West Bengal

  3. Bihar

  4. Chennai
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Visva-Bharati University was founded by Rabindranath Tagore in 1921 and is located in Santiniketan, West Bengal. Tagore established this institution as a center for learning that would bridge Eastern and Western philosophical traditions. It was declared a central university in 1951 and remains one of India's most prestigious educational institutions.

Multiple choice

In which state is education free for girls upto graduation?

  1. U.P

  2. Punjab

  3. Haryana

  4. Bihar

  5. Tamil Nadu
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Punjab became the first state in India to provide free education to girls up to graduation level. This policy was implemented to promote female education and empower women in the state. The initiative covers all government institutions from primary to university level.