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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 official calendar of the state of Kerala?

  1. Saka calendar

  2. Vikram Samvat

  3. Kollam Era

  4. Chedi calendar
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Kollam Era is the official calendar of the state of Kerala.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the official calendar of the state of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Saka calendar

  2. Vikram Samvat

  3. Kollam Era

  4. Chedi calendar
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Kollam Era is the official calendar of the state of Tamil Nadu.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the official calendar of the state of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Saka calendar

  2. Vikram Samvat

  3. Kollam Era

  4. Chedi calendar
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Saka calendar is the official calendar of the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the official calendar of the state of Telangana?

  1. Saka calendar

  2. Vikram Samvat

  3. Kollam Era

  4. Chedi calendar
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Saka calendar is the official calendar of the state of Telangana.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the official calendar of the state of Maharashtra?

  1. Saka calendar

  2. Vikram Samvat

  3. Kollam Era

  4. Chedi calendar
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Saka calendar is the official calendar of the state of Maharashtra.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has been at the forefront of promoting football among lower-caste communities?

  1. Kerala

  2. West Bengal

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Punjab
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Explanation

Kerala has been at the forefront of promoting football among lower-caste communities, with initiatives such as the Kerala Football Association's 'Football for All' program.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has been a pioneer in implementing anti-caste discrimination policies in football?

  1. Kerala

  2. West Bengal

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Punjab
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Explanation

Kerala has been a pioneer in implementing anti-caste discrimination policies in football, with the Kerala Football Association implementing a 'Football for All' program that promotes inclusivity and equal opportunities for players from all castes.

Multiple choice

Which region of India has been the most affected by political separatism?

  1. Kashmir

  2. Punjab

  3. Northeast India

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kashmir, Punjab, and Northeast India have all been affected by political separatism.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state was the first to enact a state-level data protection law?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Kerala
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Explanation

Karnataka was the first Indian state to enact a state-level data protection law, the Karnataka Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2021.

Multiple choice

Which princely state was the first to introduce compulsory primary education?

  1. Travancore

  2. Mysore

  3. Baroda

  4. Gwalior
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Explanation

Travancore was the first princely state to introduce compulsory primary education in 1930.

Multiple choice

Which princely state had the most advanced healthcare system?

  1. Travancore

  2. Mysore

  3. Baroda

  4. Gwalior
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Explanation

Travancore had the most advanced healthcare system among all princely states, with a network of hospitals, dispensaries, and medical schools.

Multiple choice

Which princely state was the first to establish a university?

  1. Travancore

  2. Mysore

  3. Baroda

  4. Gwalior
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Explanation

Travancore was the first princely state to establish a university, the University of Travancore, in 1937.

Multiple choice

Which princely state had the most progressive social reforms?

  1. Travancore

  2. Mysore

  3. Baroda

  4. Gwalior
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Explanation

Travancore was the most progressive princely state in terms of social reforms, with a focus on abolishing untouchability, promoting gender equality, and implementing land reforms.

Multiple choice

Which princely state was the first to adopt a democratic constitution?

  1. Travancore

  2. Mysore

  3. Baroda

  4. Gwalior
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Explanation

Travancore was the first princely state to adopt a democratic constitution in 1949.

Multiple choice

Which princely state was the last to merge with the Indian Union?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Kashmir

  3. Junagadh

  4. Manavadar
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Junagadh was the last princely state to merge with the Indian Union in 1948.