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

Multiple choice

In which state of India is the "beef ban" a major source of social conflict?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Kerala

  4. Karnataka
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The "beef ban" in Karnataka has been a major source of social conflict, with protests and clashes between different groups.

Multiple choice

The Vainu Bappu Observatory (VBO) is located in which state?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Karnataka

  4. Kerala
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The Vainu Bappu Observatory (VBO) is located in Kavalur, Tamil Nadu. It is a major astronomical observatory in India and is operated by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA).

Multiple choice

The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) is located in which state?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Gujarat

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Madhya Pradesh
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The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) is located near Pune, Maharashtra. It is a major radio telescope in India and is operated by the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA).

Multiple choice

The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) is located in which state?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Karnataka
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The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) is located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It is a major space research centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

Multiple choice

The Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) is located in which state?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Karnataka

  4. Odisha
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The Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) is located in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. It is a major spaceport of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

Multiple choice

Which State Election Commission was the first to be established in India?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Kerala

  4. West Bengal
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The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission was the first to be established in India.