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Indian States and Union Territories Questions

Multiple choice economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence diversification into productive activities policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule cottage and small scale industries

Where was the zamindari system first implemented in India?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Bengal
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Permanent Settlement, or Zamindari system, was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793. It was first implemented in the Bengal Presidency, which included modern-day West Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha.

Multiple choice civics growth of rural economy rural economy changing life: 1 meaning and importance of rural development

In which state, is Kudumbashree is a women-oriented community-based poverty reduction programme being implemented in rural areas?

  1. Kerala

  2. Karnataka

  3. Tamilnadu

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

Kudumbashree is a highly successful women-oriented, community-based poverty reduction program initiated by the Government of Kerala in 1998.

Multiple choice civics growth of rural economy rural economy changing life: 1 meaning and importance of rural development

Ryhtu bazars are alternative marketing channels which enables farmers to sell their products to people directly in which of the following state ?

  1. Tamilnadu

  2. Karnataka

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Kerala
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Ryhtu bazars are alternative marketing channels which enables farmers to sell their products to people directly. Rythu bazars are usually seen in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

These markets were first started in the year 1999 in the month of January

Multiple choice geography agriculture in india - ii : food crops agricultural seasons and crops cropping seasons in india farming in india

Which state government has recently introduced a new scheme to help the landless labourers among the Scheduled Castes to acquire agricultural land?

  1. Goa

  2. Gujarat

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Maharashtra
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Maharashtra Government has introduced a new scheme to help the landless labourers among the Scheduled Castes (SCs) to acquire agricultural land. The landless among the SCs can now purchase four acres of rainfed agricultural land or two acres of irrigated land by paying only 5% of the cost. The rest up to Rs 8 lakh will be borne by the state government. This is a modified scheme as the earlier Dadasaheb Gaikwad empowerment of scheduled caste landless labourers scheme was providing 50% subsidy and was found inadequate and benefited only about five thousand landless labourers from SCs in the State so far. 

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Which state government has established special courts to facilitate time bound disposal of corruption cases and attachment of assets?

  1. Karnataka

  2. West Bengal

  3. Maharashtra

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

The state that established special courts to facilitate time bound disposal of corruption cases and attachment of assets is Andhra Pradesh. The Andhra Pradesh Assembly on 3 September 2015 passed the Andhra Pradesh Special Courts Bill, 2015 for the constitution of special courts to facilitate time bound disposal of corruption cases and attachment of assets.

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According to Article 164(1) of the Constitution of India, in three States there shall be a Minister in charge of tribal welfare who may, in addition, be in charge of the welfare of the Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes. Which one of the following States is not covered by the Article?

  1. Jharkhand

  2. Punjab

  3. Madhya Pradesh

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

Option B or Punjab is not covered in Article 164 (1) with respect to the welfare of the Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes. This becomes clear when we see the explanation under Article 164 (1).

Article 164 (1) explains the role of the Chief Minister of a state in the following way:
• The chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister
• The Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the Governor
• In the states of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa, there shall be a Minister in charge of tribal welfare who may in addition be in charge of the welfare of the Scheduled Castes and backward classes or any other work.

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Which state in the country is at forefront in controlling the cyber crimes and has been proved to be a first state to start a separate cyber crime unit? 

  1. Gujarat

  2. Karnataka

  3. Madhya Pradesh

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

Maharashtra is first state to start separate cyber crime unit .
From tackling issues like online thefts, banking frauds, cyber-stalking to undertaking investigations of the 26/11 terrorist attacks, the Maharashtra police have been on the forefront of addressing the issue of cybersecurity.

Multiple choice political science law and social justice justice effects of social inequalities and social justice now meeta knows

Which among the following states has the smallest Legislative Assembly in terms of capacity?

  1. Kerala

  2. Nagaland

  3. Goa

  4. Chhattisgarh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Goa Legislative Assembly is the unicameral legislature of the state of Goa in western India. It consists of 40 members in charge of the budget, the Assembly appropriates money for social programs, agricultural development, infrastructure development, etc. It is also responsible for proposing and levying taxes.

Multiple choice geography crafts and industries development of industries in india traditional crafts and decline of indian industries impact of british rule on kerala

Rourkela Steel Plant is located in which of the following states?

  1. Tamilnadu

  2. Odisha

  3. Karnataka

  4. Telangana
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), is located in Odisha. It was the first integrated steel plant in the public sector in India. It was set up with West German collaboration with an installed capacity of 1 million tonnes in the 1960s.
Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india programmes for poverty eradication poverty as a challenge poverty: an economic challenge for india public health and the government constraints in economic development of rajasthan

In 2004-05, poverty rate was lowest in which state of India?

  1. Kerala

  2. Chattisgarh

  3. Haryana

  4. Maharashtra
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Historically, Kerala has maintained the lowest poverty rates in India due to significant investments in social infrastructure like education and healthcare.

Multiple choice evs - i infectious diseases and how to prevent them energy and health infectious diseases - transmission and prevention credit

Which of the following state has excelled in health and sanitation in India?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Telangana

  4. Kerala
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sikkim, Haryana, and Kerala, nevertheless, excelled in sanitation programmes, with Sikkim topping with 100 percent sanitation coverage. Gujarat failed badly; the restricted role of beneficiaries, poor technological options that did not cater to their needs, and lack of awareness contributed to this state of affairs. The delivery mechanism was also faulty.

Multiple choice development of industrial sector and major industries in karnataka industries of karnataka geography

Which province in pre-independence era was a model state with respect to industries?

  1. Mysuru State

  2. Kodagu province

  3. Hyderabad province

  4. Madras province
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Under the leadership of the Wodeyar dynasty and Sir M. Visveswaraiah, the Princely State of Mysuru was widely considered a model state for its industrial and social progress.

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The state/Union Territory in which the chief Minister has won three consecutive terms is _____________.

  1. Delhi

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Bihar

  4. Rajasthan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
Sheila Dikshit of Indian National Congress served three consecutive terms from 3 December 1998 - 1 December 2003,1 December 2003 - 29 October 2008 and 29 October 2008 - 28 December 2013 when she stood as a representative in the Delhi Assembly elections. Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the states could not fulfilll these criteria, hence, incorrect.