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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

In which year was Andhra Pradesh formed?

  1. 1950

  2. 1947

  3. 1966

  4. 1956
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Andhra Pradesh was formed on November 1, 1956, following the States Reorganisation Act, which reorganized states based on linguistic lines.

Multiple choice

The Loktak Lake is in the state of

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Manipur

  3. Meghalaya

  4. Himachal Pradesh
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Loktak Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India and is located in the state of Manipur.

Multiple choice

Which state is regarded as the land of five rivers?

  1. Punjab

  2. Assam

  3. Chhattisgarh

  4. Gujarat
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The name Punjab is derived from the Persian words 'panj' (five) and 'ab' (water), referring to the five rivers that flow through the region: the Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej.