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Indian States and Union Territories Questions

Multiple choice social science public health and the government energy and health infectious diseases - transmission and prevention infectious diseases and how to prevent them

In 1996, ______ government passed some major changes regarding health.

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Kerala

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Haryana
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In 1996, the Kerala government undertook a major decentralization initiative, transferring 40 percent of the state's budget to panchayats, which allowed them to plan and provide for local healthcare needs.

Multiple choice general knowledge impact of technology on livelihoods animal husbandry and fishery cattle farming agriculture sector

The state which has recently overtaken Karnataka for the top rank in the production of bio-fertilisers is __________.

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Gujarat

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Punjab
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Maharashtra has historically been a leading state in the production of bio-fertilizers in India, often competing with or surpassing other states like Karnataka.

Multiple choice

The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) is located in which Indian state?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Karnataka

  3. Rajasthan

  4. West Bengal
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) is located in Khodad, a village in the Pune district of Maharashtra, India. It is an array of 30 fully steerable parabolic radio telescopes, each 45 meters in diameter.

Multiple choice

Which of the following was the first princely state to accede to the Indian Union?

  1. Jodhpur

  2. Hyderabad

  3. Mysore

  4. Travancore
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Jodhpur was the first princely state to accede to the Indian Union on April 18, 1947.

Multiple choice

Which princely state was the first to adopt a democratic constitution?

  1. Travancore

  2. Mysore

  3. Hyderabad

  4. Rajasthan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Travancore was the first princely state to adopt a democratic constitution, the Travancore-Cochin Constitution, in 1949.

Multiple choice

Which princely state was the last to accede to the Indian Union?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Jodhpur

  3. Mysore

  4. Travancore
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hyderabad was the last princely state to accede to the Indian Union on September 17, 1948.

Multiple choice

Which princely state was the birthplace of Rabindranath Tagore?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Mysore

  3. Rajasthan

  4. West Bengal
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Rabindranath Tagore was born in Kolkata, West Bengal, which was a princely state at the time.

Multiple choice

Which princely state was the birthplace of Jawaharlal Nehru?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Mysore

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Uttar Pradesh
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Jawaharlal Nehru was born in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, which was a princely state at the time.

Multiple choice

In which state was the Battle of Garibpur fought?

  1. Punjab

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Gujarat

  4. Jammu and Kashmir
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Battle of Garibpur was fought in the state of Gujarat.

Multiple choice

Which state government has launched the 'Mukhyamantri Amrutha Hastam' scheme to provide free medical treatment to the poor?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Telangana

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The 'Mukhyamantri Amrutha Hastam' scheme was launched by the Andhra Pradesh government in 2019 to provide free medical treatment to the poor. It covers hospitalization expenses up to Rs. 5 lakhs per year.

Multiple choice

Which state government has launched the 'Namma Clinics' scheme to provide free healthcare services to the urban poor?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Kerala

  4. Maharashtra
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The 'Namma Clinics' scheme was launched by the Karnataka government in 2017 to provide free healthcare services to the urban poor. It offers a range of services, including consultations, medicines, and diagnostic tests.

Multiple choice

Which state government has launched the 'Arogya Keralam' scheme to provide comprehensive healthcare services to all citizens?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Karnataka
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The 'Arogya Keralam' scheme was launched by the Kerala government in 2016 to provide comprehensive healthcare services to all citizens. It covers a wide range of services, including hospitalization, outpatient care, and preventive care.

Multiple choice

Which state government has launched the 'Tamil Nadu Health System Project' to improve the quality of healthcare services in the state?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Karnataka
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The 'Tamil Nadu Health System Project' was launched by the Tamil Nadu government in 2011 to improve the quality of healthcare services in the state. It aims to strengthen the public health system and make it more accessible to the people.

Multiple choice

Which state government has launched the 'Mukhyamantri Swasthya Bima Yojana' scheme to provide free medical treatment to the poor?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Chhattisgarh

  4. Uttar Pradesh
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The 'Mukhyamantri Swasthya Bima Yojana' scheme was launched by the Madhya Pradesh government in 2007 to provide free medical treatment to the poor. It covers hospitalization expenses up to Rs. 2 lakhs per year.

Multiple choice

Which state government has launched the 'Bhamashah Swasthya Bima Yojana' scheme to provide free medical treatment to the poor?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Chhattisgarh

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

The 'Bhamashah Swasthya Bima Yojana' scheme was launched by the Rajasthan government in 2015 to provide free medical treatment to the poor. It covers hospitalization expenses up to Rs. 30,000 per year.