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Indian States and Union Territories

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Indian States and Union Territories Questions

Multiple choice history post independence constitution and the first general election first general elections india: events after 1960

What is the correct chronological order in which the following States of the Indian Union were created or granted full statehood? 
1. Andhra Pradesh
2.Maharashtra
3. Nagaland
4.. Haryana

  1. 1,2,3,4

  2. 2, 1,3, 4

  3. 1,2, 4, 3

  4. 2, 1,4, 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Andhra Pradesh - 1953
Maharashtra - 1960
Nagaland- 1963
Haryana- 1966

Multiple choice history post independence constitution and the first general election first general elections india: events after 1960

In which of the province Indian government require armed intervention to make it part of United India ?

  1. Kashmir

  2. Hydrabad

  3. Kerala

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

The British dissolved their treaty relations with more than five hundred princely states, who were encouraged to accede to either India or Pakistan, while under no compulsion to do so. Most of the states acceded to India, and a few to  Pakistan. Hyderabad opted for independence, although the armed intervention of India conquered Hyderabad and brought it into the Indian Union.

Multiple choice civics armed revolutionary movement beginnings of socialist movements events leading to the formation of the muslim league objective, methods and achievements of assertive nationalists

Jay Prakash Narayan was born in the state of ___________.

  1. Bihar

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Rajasthan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Jayaprakash Narayan was born in 1902 CE in Bihar. He completed his higher education in American Universities for more than seven years. While studying in America, he became familiar with Socialist philosophy. On returning to India, he joined Congress as per the guidance of Nehru. 

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

The 2nd joint military exercise ‘Dharma Guardian-2019’ to promote military cooperation between India and Japan was held in which state?

  1. Tripura

  2. Mizoram

  3. Goa

  4. Kerala

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

The 2nd edition of the Dharma Guardian exercise between India and Japan was held at the Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School (CIJWS) in Vairengte, Mizoram, in 2019.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

The DRDO is building a new test range for its aeronautics missions for flight-testing sophisticated unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). This new test range is in which state?

  1. Solapur (Maharashtra)

  2. Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh)

  3. Chitradurga (Karnataka)

  4. Nagapattinam (Tamil Nadu)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) for testing UAVs and other aircraft is located in Chitradurga, Karnataka.

Multiple choice social studies wild life wildlife and their conservation wildlife resources wildlife conservation approaches and projects

In which of the following state is the Simlipal bio-reserve located?

  1. Punjab

  2. Delhi

  3. Odisha

  4. West Bengal
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Simlipal bio-reserve is located in the district of Mayurbhanj in Odisha state. Simlipal is a home to a range of wild animals including 55 species of mammals, 304 species of birds, 20 species of amphibians, 62 species of reptiles and 37 species of fishes.

Multiple choice commercial studies money loans from banks and financial institutions introduction to money - barter system owned fund and borrowed fund

Which of the following states in India is at the top in the list of those who availed credit through Self Help Groups (SHGs) ?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Goa

  3. Arunachal Pradesh

  4. Kerala
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D Correct answer
Explanation

A Self Help Group (SHG) is a financial intermediary committee usually composed of 10–20 local women or men who provide financial assistance to its members by providing them finance in the a minimal interest rate. Kerala was on the  top in the list of the states in India who availed credit through Self Help Groups (SHGs). 

Multiple choice

Which state government launched ‘Operation Shield’ to combat COVID-19?

  1. Delhi

  2. Punjab

  3. Bihar

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

Operation SHIELD was a containment strategy launched by the Delhi government to combat the spread of COVID-19 in identified hotspots. SHIELD stands for Sealing, Home quarantine, Isolation, Essential supply, Local sanitization, and Door-to-door survey.