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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 was the first to introduce a policy to provide free housing to transgender persons?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Karnataka

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Kerala
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Explanation

Andhra Pradesh was the first state in India to introduce a policy to provide free housing to transgender persons, in 2019.

Multiple choice

The Hirakud Dam is located in which Indian state?

  1. Odisha

  2. Chhattisgarh

  3. Jharkhand

  4. West Bengal

  5. Bihar
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The Hirakud Dam is located in the state of Odisha, India.

Multiple choice

The Tungabhadra Dam is located in which Indian state?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Telangana

  4. Tamil Nadu

  5. Kerala
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The Tungabhadra Dam is located in the state of Karnataka, India.

Multiple choice

The Idukki Dam is located in which Indian state?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh

  5. Telangana
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The Idukki Dam is located in the state of Kerala, India.

Multiple choice

Which state in India was the first to implement Joint Forest Management?

  1. Odisha

  2. West Bengal

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Karnataka
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Explanation

West Bengal was the first state in India to implement Joint Forest Management in 1972.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the distinction of having the most official languages recognized by the Constitution?

  1. Odisha

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Telangana

  4. Karnataka
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Odisha stands out as the state with the most official languages recognized by the Constitution of India, with three distinct languages: Odia, Sanskrit, and Urdu, all holding official status.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the distinction of having the most official languages recognized by the state legislature?

  1. Odisha

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Telangana

  4. Karnataka
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Explanation

Odisha stands out as the state with the most official languages recognized by the state legislature, with three distinct languages: Odia, Sanskrit, and Urdu, all holding official status.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state was the first to legalize sports betting?

  1. Sikkim

  2. Nagaland

  3. Goa

  4. Meghalaya
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Explanation

Sikkim was the first Indian state to legalize sports betting in 2009. The Sikkim Regulation of Gaming Act, 2009, permits the operation of casinos and online sports betting platforms within the state.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has recently imposed a ban on online sports betting?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Telangana
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Explanation

In 2021, the Karnataka government imposed a ban on online sports betting and gambling activities within the state. This ban was implemented to address concerns related to the potential negative impacts of gambling on society.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has the lowest rate of gambling participation?

  1. Mizoram

  2. Nagaland

  3. Sikkim

  4. Manipur
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Explanation

Mizoram has the lowest rate of gambling participation among all Indian states. According to a 2019 study conducted by the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), only 0.2% of the population in Mizoram participates in gambling activities.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has recently legalized online sports betting?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Chhattisgarh
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In 2023, the Madhya Pradesh government legalized online sports betting within the state. This move was aimed at generating revenue for the state and creating employment opportunities.

Multiple choice

Which state is not a member of the Northern Zonal Council?

  1. Haryana

  2. Punjab

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Uttar Pradesh

  5. Madhya Pradesh
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Explanation

Madhya Pradesh is a member of the Central Zonal Council, not the Northern Zonal Council.

Multiple choice

Which state is not a member of the Southern Zonal Council?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Karnataka

  3. Kerala

  4. Tamil Nadu

  5. Odisha
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Odisha is a member of the Eastern Zonal Council, not the Southern Zonal Council.

Multiple choice

Which state is not a member of the Eastern Zonal Council?

  1. Bihar

  2. Jharkhand

  3. Odisha

  4. West Bengal

  5. Sikkim
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Sikkim is a member of the North-Eastern Zonal Council, not the Eastern Zonal Council.

Multiple choice

Which state is not a member of the Western Zonal Council?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Rajasthan

  5. Goa
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Madhya Pradesh is a member of the Central Zonal Council, not the Western Zonal Council.