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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 of the following is the state tree of Chhattisgarh?

  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 Chhattisgarh. 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 Indian state has made it mandatory for all urban local bodies to segregate waste at source?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Karnataka

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Kerala
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Karnataka is the first Indian state to make it mandatory for all urban local bodies to segregate waste at source.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has banned the use of plastic bags below a certain thickness?

  1. Himachal Pradesh

  2. Uttarakhand

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu and Kashmir have all banned the use of plastic bags below a certain thickness.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has made it mandatory for all industries to install online continuous emission monitoring systems?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Andhra Pradesh
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gujarat is the first Indian state to make it mandatory for all industries to install online continuous emission monitoring systems.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state was formed as a result of the States Reorganization Act of 1956?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Karnataka were all formed as a result of the States Reorganization Act of 1956.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state was formed as a result of the Telangana movement?

  1. Telangana

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Karnataka

  4. Kerala
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Telangana was formed as a result of the Telangana movement, which demanded a separate state for the Telugu-speaking region of Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state was formed as a result of the Jharkhand movement?

  1. Jharkhand

  2. Bihar

  3. Odisha

  4. West Bengal
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Jharkhand was formed as a result of the Jharkhand movement, which demanded a separate state for the tribal-dominated region of Bihar.

Multiple choice

The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) was established primarily to address flood control issues in which Indian state?

  1. Jharkhand

  2. Odisha

  3. West Bengal

  4. Bihar
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) was formed to address flood control and irrigation challenges in the Damodar River basin, which primarily covers parts of West Bengal and Jharkhand.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has implemented a comprehensive flood management program called 'Jalyukt Shivar Abhiyan'?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Gujarat

  3. Karnataka

  4. Madhya Pradesh
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The 'Jalyukt Shivar Abhiyan' is a water conservation and flood management program launched by the Government of Maharashtra to address water scarcity and mitigate flood risks in rural areas.

Multiple choice

The Brahmaputra Board was established to address flood control and water resources management issues in which Indian state?

  1. Assam

  2. Arunachal Pradesh

  3. Meghalaya

  4. Nagaland
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Explanation

The Brahmaputra Board is a statutory body formed to coordinate flood control and water resources development in the Brahmaputra River basin, primarily in the state of Assam.

Multiple choice

In which state of India was Odantapuri University located?

  1. Bihar

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. West Bengal

  4. Odisha
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Odantapuri University was located in the state of Bihar, India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has implemented a comprehensive Sustainable Fashion Policy?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Gujarat
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Explanation

Karnataka is the first state in India to implement a comprehensive Sustainable Fashion Policy, which aims to promote sustainable practices, reduce waste, and support fair labor conditions in the fashion industry.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has launched a program to collect and recycle old clothes?

  1. Odisha

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Uttar Pradesh
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Explanation

Odisha has launched a program called 'Mission Vastra' to collect and recycle old clothes, aiming to reduce waste and promote circularity in the fashion industry.

Multiple choice

Which state government has established a dedicated academy for the preservation and promotion of Bharatanatyam dance?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Karnataka

  4. Kerala
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Tamil Nadu government has established the Bharatanatyam Academy to preserve and promote the Bharatanatyam dance form.

Multiple choice

Which state government has established a dedicated academy for the preservation and promotion of Sattriya dance?

  1. Assam

  2. Odisha

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Assam government has established the Sattriya Academy to preserve and promote the Sattriya dance form.