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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 princely state was the birthplace of Jawaharlal Nehru?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Mysore

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Kashmir
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C Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which of the following states is NOT a part of the Eastern Zone of India?

  1. West Bengal

  2. Odisha

  3. Bihar

  4. Jharkhand
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Bihar is located in the East Central Zone of India, not the Eastern Zone.

Multiple choice

The Vainu Bappu Observatory (VBO) is located in which state?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Karnataka

  3. Andhra Pradesh
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Explanation

VBO is located in Kavalur, Tamil Nadu, India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has been at the forefront of implementing innovative policies to promote economic justice?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. West Bengal

  4. Maharashtra
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Explanation

Kerala, a state in southern India, has been at the forefront of implementing innovative policies to promote economic justice. These policies include land reforms, comprehensive social welfare programs, and investments in education and healthcare. As a result, Kerala has achieved significant progress in reducing poverty and inequality, and has become a model for other states in India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state government provides financial support to SRFTI?

  1. West Bengal

  2. Odisha

  3. Bihar

  4. Jharkhand
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Explanation

The West Bengal state government provides financial support to SRFTI.

Multiple choice

Which of the following princely states was the last to accede to the Indian Union?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Junagadh

  3. Kashmir

  4. Travancore
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Explanation

Hyderabad was the last princely state to accede to the Indian Union, and its integration was achieved through a military operation known as Operation Polo.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has adopted a three-language formula for its education policy?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Gujarat

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Uttar Pradesh
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Explanation

Maharashtra has implemented a three-language formula, wherein students are taught Marathi, Hindi, and English from primary school onwards.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has implemented a policy of linguistic minorities?

  1. Punjab

  2. Haryana

  3. Himachal Pradesh

  4. Uttarakhand
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Explanation

Punjab has a policy of linguistic minorities, which aims to protect and promote the languages of minority communities within the state.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has adopted a two-language formula for its education policy?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Chhattisgarh

  3. Odisha

  4. West Bengal
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Madhya Pradesh has implemented a two-language formula, wherein students are taught Hindi and English from primary school onwards.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has implemented a policy of linguistic regions?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujarat

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Karnataka
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Rajasthan has a policy of linguistic regions, which aims to promote the development and use of regional languages within the state.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has adopted a one-language formula for its education policy?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. Jharkhand

  4. West Bengal
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Uttar Pradesh has implemented a one-language formula, wherein students are taught Hindi from primary school onwards.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has declared Odia as its official language?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Telangana

  3. Karnataka

  4. Odisha
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Odia is the official language of the state of Odisha, as per the Odisha Official Language Act, 1954.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has implemented a policy of linguistic diversity?

  1. Himachal Pradesh

  2. Uttarakhand

  3. Punjab

  4. Haryana
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Explanation

Himachal Pradesh has a policy of linguistic diversity, which aims to promote the preservation and development of various languages spoken within the state.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has adopted a four-language formula for its education policy?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Chhattisgarh
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gujarat has implemented a four-language formula, wherein students are taught Gujarati, Hindi, English, and Sanskrit from primary school onwards.

Multiple choice

Which state has declared Kannada as the official language of its High Court?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Telangana
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Explanation

Karnataka has declared Kannada as the official language of its High Court.