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Indian States and Union Territories Questions

Multiple choice history industrial sector growth of banks in india nationalisation and privatisation of banks private sector anddifference between public and private sector

After nationalisation, there has been massive deposit mobilisation in which state?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. J & K

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

Maharashtra, being a major financial and industrial hub, saw significant deposit mobilization following the expansion of banking services after nationalization.

Multiple choice

Goa is surrounded by which States?

  1. Karnataka & Kerala

  2. Karnataka & Tamilnadu

  3. Mumbai & Karnataka

  4. Maharashtra & Karnataka
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Goa is bordered by the state of Maharashtra to the north and Karnataka to the east and south.

Multiple choice

Pagladia Dam Project is located in which state?

  1. West Bengal

  2. Assam

  3. Sikkim

  4. Arunachal pradesh
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Pagladia Dam Project is a major irrigation and flood control project located in the Nalbari district of the state of Assam.

Multiple choice

Which of the following states is/are not a part of western Ghats?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Temil Nadu

  3. Andhara Pradesh

  4. Both a and b
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Western Ghats mountain range runs parallel to India's western coast, passing through Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. Andhra Pradesh is NOT part of the Western Ghats - it lies to the east of the range. Option B 'Temil Nadu' appears to be a typo for Tamil Nadu, which is actually part of the Western Ghats.

Multiple choice geography indian transport and communication pipelines and waterways importance of oceans oceans

Which one of the following states is not connected with the H.V.J. pipeline?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Gujarat

  4. Uttar Pradesh
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B Correct answer
Explanation
Gas pipeline from Hazira in Gujarat connects Jagdishpur in Uttar Pradesh, via Vijaipur in Madhya Pradesh. It has branches to Kota in Rajasthan, Shahajahanpur, Babrala and other places in Uttar Pradesh.
Multiple choice geography abiotic resources: land, soil and water classification of soils abiotic resources soils in india

Which of the following state has very little alluvial soil?

  1. Bihar

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Tamil Nadu

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

Bihar, Punjab, and Tamil Nadu have extensive river systems and coastal areas covered with alluvial soils. Madhya Pradesh, located in the central plateau, is dominated by black and red soils, with very little alluvial soil.