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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 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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Explanation

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.

Multiple choice

Which state government in India has established a dedicated geospatial data center?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Gujarat

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Rajasthan
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Explanation

The Gujarat government has established a dedicated geospatial data center to facilitate the collection, storage, and dissemination of geospatial data for various applications, including urban planning, disaster management, and agriculture.

Multiple choice

Which state government in India has developed a comprehensive geospatial data policy for urban planning?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh
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Explanation

The Maharashtra government has developed a comprehensive geospatial data policy for urban planning, aiming to improve urban infrastructure, transportation systems, and overall city management.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has implemented a successful geospatial data governance framework for disaster management?

  1. Odisha

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Kerala
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Explanation

Odisha has implemented a successful geospatial data governance framework for disaster management, enabling the integration and analysis of geospatial data for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.

Multiple choice

Which of the following princely states was the first to accede to the Indian Union?

  1. Junagadh

  2. Hyderabad

  3. Kashmir

  4. Travancore
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Junagadh was the first princely state to accede to the Indian Union on September 15, 1947.

Multiple choice

Which princely state was the last to accede to the Indian Union?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Kashmir

  3. Junagadh

  4. Travancore
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Hyderabad was the last princely state to accede to the Indian Union on September 17, 1948.

Multiple choice

Which of the following princely states was not integrated into the Indian Union during Sardar Patel's lifetime?

  1. Junagadh

  2. Hyderabad

  3. Kashmir

  4. Sikkim
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Sikkim was not integrated into the Indian Union until 1975, after Sardar Patel's death.

Multiple choice

In which state was the first Zilla Parishad established in India?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujarat

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Andhra Pradesh
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The first Zilla Parishad in India was established in Nagaur district of Rajasthan in 1959.