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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 Indian state among the following does not follow Panchayati Raj system?

  1. Punjab

  2. Assam

  3. Haryana

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

Nagaland does not follow the Panchayati Raj system as prescribed in the 73rd Constitutional Amendment. Article 243M(1) of the Constitution exempts Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Mizoram from the provisions of Part IX (Panchayati Raj). These states have their own traditional tribal institutions and customary practices for local governance.

Multiple choice

The smallest union territory is

  1. Puducherry

  2. Lakshadweep

  3. Chandigarh

  4. Daman and Diu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Lakshadweep is the smallest union territory of India by area, consisting of 36 islands spread over 32 sq km. It is located in the Arabian Sea, off the Kerala coast.

Multiple choice

Which govt. cancelled the 50 acre land as a SEZ for a major IT icon?

  1. AP

  2. HP

  3. TN

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

The Andhra Pradesh government cancelled a 50-acre land allocation that was designated as a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) for a major IT company. This likely refers to controversies surrounding land allotments for IT companies during that period.

Multiple choice

In which one of the following states is it constitutionally obligatory for the state to have a separate minister for tribal welfare?

  1. Bihar

  2. Orissa

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. All of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Fifth Schedule of the Constitution (para 4) applies to states having Scheduled Areas, which include Bihar, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and others. These states are constitutionally required to have a separate minister in charge of tribal welfare. This provision was made to ensure focused attention on tribal development in these states.

Multiple choice

The Tungabhadra Project serves which two states?

  1. Karnatake and Andhra Pradesh

  2. Tamil Nadu and Kerala

  3. Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh

  4. Gujarat and Maharashtra
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Tungabhadra River is a tributary of the Krishna River and flows through both Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The dam was built as a joint project between these two states to provide irrigation and hydroelectric power.

Multiple choice

In which state is the Sharavathy Project located?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Tamil Nadu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sharavathy river flows through Karnataka and is famous for Jog Falls, one of India's highest waterfalls. The Sharavathy hydroelectric project harnesses this river's power in the Jog Falls region.

Multiple choice

In which state is the Balimela Project located?

  1. West Bengal

  2. Orissa

  3. Bihar

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

The Balimela hydroelectric project is located on the Sileru River in Odisha (formerly Orissa). It is a joint project between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh and was constructed to harness the hydroelectric potential of the Eastern Ghats region.

Multiple choice

In which state is the Sabarigiri Project located?

  1. Kerala

  2. Karnataka

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Andhra Pradesh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Sabarigiri hydroelectric project is located in Kerala's Pathanamthitta district on the Pamba river. It is one of the significant hydroelectric projects in the state and contributes to Kerala's power grid.

Multiple choice

Which of these states is not served by the Bhakra Nangal Project?

  1. Hiamchal Pradesh

  2. Punjab

  3. Rajasthan

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

The Bhakra Nangal Project primarily serves Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Rajasthan through its extensive canal network. Gujarat is not directly served by this project, as it relies on different water resource systems like the Narmada and Sardar Sarovar projects. The Bhakra Nangal system was designed to address the water needs of northern states, particularly Punjab and Rajasthan. Note: Option A has a typo ('Hiamchal' should be 'Himachal').