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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 assembly was the first to introduce the 'Committee on Empowerment of Women'?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Telangana

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu
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Andhra Pradesh was the first state assembly to introduce the 'Committee on Empowerment of Women' in 2010, which examines issues related to women's empowerment and makes recommendations to the government.

Multiple choice

In which state is the Konkani language recognized as the official language for communication in transportation and infrastructure?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Goa

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Kerala
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Konkani is recognized as the official language for communication in transportation and infrastructure in the state of Goa.

Multiple choice

In which state is the Marathi language recognized as the official language for communication in transportation and infrastructure?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Karnataka

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Telangana
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Marathi is recognized as the official language for communication in transportation and infrastructure in the state of Maharashtra.

Multiple choice

In which state is the Telugu language recognized as the official language for communication in transportation and infrastructure?

  1. Telangana

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu
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Telugu is recognized as the official language for communication in transportation and infrastructure in the state of Telangana.

Multiple choice

In which state is the Kannada language recognized as the official language for communication in transportation and infrastructure?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Kerala

  4. Andhra Pradesh
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Kannada is recognized as the official language for communication in transportation and infrastructure in the state of Karnataka.

Multiple choice

In which state is the Malayalam language recognized as the official language for communication in transportation and infrastructure?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh
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Malayalam is recognized as the official language for communication in transportation and infrastructure in the state of Kerala.

Multiple choice

In which state is the Gujarati language recognized as the official language for communication in transportation and infrastructure?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Madhya Pradesh
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Gujarati is recognized as the official language for communication in transportation and infrastructure in the state of Gujarat.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the state tree of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Neem

  2. Banyan

  3. Peepal

  4. Tamarind
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Explanation

Neem is the state tree of Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the state motto of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Justice, Liberty, Equality

  2. Truth, Non-violence, Peace

  3. Unity, Progress, Prosperity

  4. Service, Sacrifice, Dedication
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Justice, Liberty, Equality is the state motto of Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

The Zamindari Abolition Act of 1950 was implemented in which Indian state?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. West Bengal

  4. Madhya Pradesh
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The Zamindari Abolition Act of 1950 was first implemented in Uttar Pradesh, aiming to abolish the zamindari system and transfer land ownership to tenants.

Multiple choice

Which province was proposed to be divided into two separate provinces under the Nehru Report?

  1. Bombay

  2. Bengal

  3. Punjab

  4. Madras
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Nehru Report proposed the division of Bengal into two separate provinces: West Bengal and East Bengal, to address the communal tensions in the region.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a Geographical Indication for a type of turmeric grown in the state of Telangana?

  1. Alleppey Turmeric

  2. Salem Turmeric

  3. Nizamabad Turmeric

  4. Sangli Turmeric
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Explanation

Nizamabad Turmeric is a type of turmeric grown in the Nizamabad district of Telangana. It is known for its high curcumin content and is often used in Indian curries and pickles.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Karnataka

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Telangana
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The GMRT is located near Pune, Maharashtra.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a state in which the Shiv Sena has a significant presence?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Gujarat

  3. Karnataka

  4. Uttar Pradesh
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Explanation

The Shiv Sena does not have a significant presence in Uttar Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has a dedicated Arctic Cell to coordinate Arctic-related activities?

  1. Himachal Pradesh

  2. Uttarakhand

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Arunachal Pradesh
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Himachal Pradesh is the Indian state that has a dedicated Arctic Cell to coordinate Arctic-related activities.