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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 Indian state was the first to establish a dedicated Animal Welfare Board?

  1. Kerala

  2. Karnataka

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Maharashtra
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Explanation

Kerala was the first state in India to establish a dedicated Animal Welfare Board in 2005.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has implemented a successful rainwater harvesting program called 'Jalyukt Shivar' to address drought conditions?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Karnataka

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Tamil Nadu
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Explanation

Maharashtra has implemented a successful rainwater harvesting program called 'Jalyukt Shivar' to address drought conditions, which involves the construction of small dams, ponds, and other structures to capture and store rainwater for agricultural and domestic use.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has implemented a successful drought mitigation program called 'Sujalam Sufalam Jalabhiyan'?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Chhattisgarh
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Explanation

Gujarat has implemented a successful drought mitigation program called 'Sujalam Sufalam Jalabhiyan', which involves the construction of check dams, ponds, and other water conservation structures to improve water availability during droughts.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Andhra Pradesh High Court

  2. High Court of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

  3. High Court of the Union Territory of Andhra Pradesh

  4. High Court of the Union Territory of Telangana
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The Andhra Pradesh High Court is the highest court in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

What is the current administrative status of the former Kingdom of Bundi?

  1. A separate state

  2. A district in Rajasthan

  3. A part of Madhya Pradesh

  4. A union territory
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The former Kingdom of Bundi is now a district within the state of Rajasthan, India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state was the first to adopt the Green Revolution?

  1. Punjab

  2. Haryana

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Andhra Pradesh
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Punjab was the first Indian state to adopt the Green Revolution in the mid-1960s.

Multiple choice

In which state is the Bhitarkanika mangrove forest located?

  1. Odisha

  2. West Bengal

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Tamil Nadu
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The Bhitarkanika mangrove forest is located in the state of Odisha, in the districts of Kendrapara and Bhadrak.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has implemented a bilingual education policy?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Karnataka

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Telangana
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Explanation

Karnataka is the first state in India to implement a bilingual education policy, which allows students to study in both Kannada and English medium schools.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has taken the initiative to establish a separate department for the promotion of endangered languages?

  1. Telangana

  2. Kerala

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Maharashtra
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Explanation

Telangana is the first state in India to establish a separate department for the promotion of endangered languages. The department is responsible for the documentation, preservation, and promotion of the state's endangered languages.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has launched a scheme to provide financial assistance to individuals and organizations working on the preservation of endangered languages?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Odisha

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. West Bengal
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Explanation

Karnataka has launched a scheme to provide financial assistance to individuals and organizations working on the preservation of endangered languages. The scheme provides grants for research, documentation, and the development of educational materials in endangered languages.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has launched a program to teach endangered languages in schools?

  1. Odisha

  2. West Bengal

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Karnataka
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Odisha has launched a program to teach endangered languages in schools. The program aims to revitalize endangered languages by teaching them to children in their mother tongue.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has launched a scheme to provide scholarships to students pursuing higher education in endangered languages?

  1. Telangana

  2. Kerala

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Maharashtra
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Explanation

Telangana has launched a scheme to provide scholarships to students pursuing higher education in endangered languages. The scheme aims to encourage students to study endangered languages and contribute to their preservation.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state is known for its efforts in promoting energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Karnataka
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Explanation

Kerala is known for its efforts in promoting energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, with initiatives such as the promotion of energy-efficient appliances and renewable energy.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Banyan

  2. Neem

  3. Mango

  4. Ashoka
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The neem (Azadirachta indica) is the state tree of Andhra Pradesh. It is a large, evergreen tree with a wide-spreading canopy. The neem tree is considered sacred in Hinduism and is often planted near temples and other religious sites.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the state tree of West Bengal?

  1. Banyan

  2. Neem

  3. Mango

  4. Ashoka
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The banyan (Ficus benghalensis) is the state tree of West Bengal. It is a large, evergreen tree with a wide-spreading canopy. The banyan tree is considered sacred in Hinduism and is often planted near temples and other religious sites.