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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 has implemented a unique 'Green Building Policy' that mandates the construction of energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable buildings?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Telangana
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Kerala's Green Building Policy sets stringent standards for energy efficiency and sustainability in building construction.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has launched a pioneering 'Climate Resilient Agriculture' program to help farmers adapt to the impacts of climate change and ensure food security?

  1. Odisha

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Punjab

  4. Haryana
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Odisha's Climate Resilient Agriculture program provides support to farmers in adopting climate-smart farming practices.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has implemented a unique 'Green School' program that promotes environmental education and sustainable practices in schools?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Kerala
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Karnataka's Green School program aims to create environmentally conscious and responsible citizens through education.

Multiple choice

Which Princely State was the last to accede to the Indian Union?

  1. Junagadh

  2. Kashmir

  3. Hyderabad

  4. Jodhpur
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Junagadh, ruled by the Nawab of Junagadh, was the last Princely State to accede to the Indian Union in 1948.

Multiple choice

Which Princely State was known for its progressive reforms and social welfare programs?

  1. Mysore

  2. Baroda

  3. Travancore

  4. Gwalior
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Mysore, under the rule of the Wodeyars, was known for its progressive reforms, including the establishment of a modern education system and social welfare programs.

Multiple choice

Which Princely State was the site of the famous 'Quit India Movement' in 1942?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Gujarat

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh
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Maharashtra, specifically the city of Mumbai, was the site of the 'Quit India Movement' in 1942, where Mahatma Gandhi called for the complete withdrawal of British rule from India.

Multiple choice

Which princely state was the most politically stable?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Mysore

  3. Travancore

  4. Baroda
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Travancore was the most politically stable princely state.

Multiple choice

Which princely state was the most influential in the Indian National Congress?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Mysore

  3. Travancore

  4. Baroda
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Baroda was the most influential princely state in the Indian National Congress.

Multiple choice

Which princely state was the first to join the Indian Union after independence?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Mysore

  3. Travancore

  4. Jodhpur
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Jodhpur was the first princely state to join the Indian Union after independence.

Multiple choice

Which princely state was the last to join the Indian Union after independence?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Mysore

  3. Travancore

  4. Junagadh
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Junagadh was the last princely state to join the Indian Union after independence.

Multiple choice

Which princely state was the most reluctant to join the Indian Union after independence?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Mysore

  3. Travancore

  4. Kashmir
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Hyderabad was the most reluctant princely state to join the Indian Union after independence.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a state in India where the Gurmukhi script is used?

  1. Punjab

  2. Haryana

  3. Himachal Pradesh

  4. Uttar Pradesh
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The Gurmukhi script is not used in Uttar Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which of the following states is not a part of the Gangetic Plain?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. West Bengal

  4. Rajasthan
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Rajasthan is not a part of the Gangetic Plain. It is located in the northwestern part of India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has been at the forefront of promoting sports for persons with disabilities?

  1. Haryana

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu
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Haryana has been at the forefront of promoting sports for persons with disabilities in India, with initiatives such as the establishment of the Sports Authority of Haryana for Persons with Disabilities and the organization of regular sports events for athletes with disabilities.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state was the first to implement a comprehensive geographical data policy?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Andhra Pradesh
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Karnataka was the first Indian state to implement a comprehensive geographical data policy in 2016, aiming to promote the collection, sharing, and utilization of geospatial data for various sectors.