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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

Which state in India is associated with the GI-tagged "Sohra Potatoes"?

  1. Meghalaya

  2. Assam

  3. Arunachal Pradesh

  4. Nagaland
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Sohra Potatoes, known for their unique flavor and texture, have earned the GI tag from the Sohra region in Meghalaya, highlighting the state's contribution to India's agricultural diversity.

Multiple choice

Which state in India is most affected by Naxalism?

  1. Chhattisgarh

  2. Jharkhand

  3. Odisha

  4. Andhra Pradesh
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Chhattisgarh is the state most affected by Naxalism, with a large number of districts being affected by the insurgency.

Multiple choice

Which state in India is most affected by terrorism?

  1. Jammu and Kashmir

  2. Punjab

  3. Assam

  4. Manipur
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Jammu and Kashmir is the state most affected by terrorism, with a large number of terrorist attacks taking place in the region.

Multiple choice

Which state in India is most affected by separatism?

  1. Punjab

  2. Assam

  3. Manipur

  4. Nagaland
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Punjab was the state most affected by separatism, with the Khalistan movement seeking to establish an independent Sikh state.

Multiple choice

Which state in India is most affected by insurgency?

  1. Chhattisgarh

  2. Jharkhand

  3. Odisha

  4. Andhra Pradesh
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Chhattisgarh is the state most affected by insurgency, with a large number of districts being affected by the Naxalite insurgency.

Multiple choice

Which state in India is most affected by ethnic conflict?

  1. Assam

  2. Manipur

  3. Nagaland

  4. Mizoram
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Assam is the state most affected by ethnic conflict, with a number of ethnic groups clashing over land and resources.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has seen the most significant decline in dynastic politics in recent years?

  1. Bihar

  2. Odisha

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Telangana
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Bihar has seen the most significant decline in dynastic politics in recent years, with the rise of new political parties and leaders challenging the dominance of traditional political families.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a state in India?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Telangana

  3. Karnataka

  4. Maharashtra
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Maharashtra is not a state in India.

Multiple choice

Which princely state was the most progressive?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Mysore

  3. Travancore

  4. Baroda
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Travancore was the most progressive princely state, with a high literacy rate, a well-developed infrastructure, and a strong social welfare system.

Multiple choice

Which princely state was the last to be annexed by the British?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Mysore

  3. Oudh

  4. Punjab
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Punjab was the last princely state to be annexed by the British, in 1849.

Multiple choice

Which princely state was the first to join the Indian Union after independence?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Mysore

  3. Travancore

  4. Jodhpur
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Jodhpur was the first princely state to join the Indian Union after independence, on April 18, 1948.

Multiple choice

Which princely state was the last to join the Indian Union after independence?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Mysore

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Manipur
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Manipur was the last princely state to join the Indian Union after independence, on October 15, 1949.

Multiple choice

Which princely state was the most reluctant to join the Indian Union after independence?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Mysore

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Junagadh
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Junagadh was the most reluctant princely state to join the Indian Union after independence, and it only did so after a military intervention by the Indian Army.

Multiple choice

Which princely state was the only one to remain independent after independence?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Mysore

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Sikkim
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Sikkim was the only princely state to remain independent after independence, and it only joined the Indian Union in 1975.

Multiple choice

Which princely state was the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Mysore

  3. Gujarat

  4. Maharashtra
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Mahatma Gandhi was born in Porbandar, Gujarat, which was a princely state at the time.