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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 state flower of Manipur?

  1. Shirui lily

  2. Nambul lily

  3. Red lily

  4. White lily
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Explanation

The Shirui lily is the state flower of Manipur and is found in the Shirui Hills of the state.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the state flower of Manipur?

  1. Shirui lily

  2. Nambul lily

  3. Red lily

  4. White lily
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Explanation

Shirui lily is the state flower of Manipur and is found in the Shirui Hills of the state.

Multiple choice

What is the official language of the Union Territory of Mizoram?

  1. Mizo

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Bengali
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Mizo is the official language of Mizoram, as per the Official Languages Act, 1963.

Multiple choice

Which unscheduled language is spoken in the state of West Bengal?

  1. Kurukh

  2. Santali

  3. Mundari

  4. Ho
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Kurukh, Santali, Mundari, and Ho are all unscheduled languages spoken in the state of West Bengal.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has adopted Konkani as its official language?

  1. Kerala

  2. Goa

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Andhra Pradesh
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Goa, a state known for its vibrant coastal culture, has Konkani as its official language.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has adopted Maithili as its official language?

  1. Bihar

  2. Jharkhand

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. West Bengal
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Maithili, a language spoken in the Mithila region of Bihar, is recognized as an official language in the state.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the official language of the Chandigarh?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. English

  4. Urdu
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C Correct answer
Explanation

English is the official language of the Chandigarh, as it is a union territory of India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken by the majority of the population in the Chandigarh?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. English

  4. Urdu
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Explanation

Hindi is spoken by the majority of the population in the Chandigarh, as it is the most widely spoken language in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken by a significant minority of the population in the Chandigarh?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. English

  4. Urdu
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Punjabi is spoken by a significant minority of the population in the Chandigarh, as it is the official language of the neighboring state of Punjab.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken by a small minority of the population in the Chandigarh?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. English

  4. Urdu
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Urdu is spoken by a small minority of the population in the Chandigarh, as it is the official language of the neighboring state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Multiple choice

What is the official language of the state of Mizoram, India?

  1. Mizo

  2. Hindi

  3. Bengali

  4. Assamese
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Explanation

Mizo, also known as Lushai, is the official language of Mizoram and is spoken by the majority of the population. It is a Tibeto-Burman language.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state is known for its extensive use of precision agriculture technologies?

  1. Punjab

  2. Haryana

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Karnataka
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Punjab is recognized for its pioneering efforts in adopting precision agriculture technologies, such as GPS-guided tractors, variable rate technology for fertilizer application, and remote sensing for crop monitoring. These technologies have contributed to increased agricultural productivity and efficiency in the state.

Multiple choice

In which state is the Vidhan Sabha known as the Legislative Assembly?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Kerala

  4. Karnataka
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Explanation

In Karnataka, the Vidhan Sabha is referred to as the Legislative Assembly, while the Vidhan Parishad is known as the Legislative Council.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has a unicameral legislature?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Telangana

  3. Punjab

  4. Gujarat
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Punjab is the only state in India that has a unicameral legislature, meaning it has a single legislative body, the Vidhan Sabha.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the highest number of assembly constituencies?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Bihar

  4. West Bengal
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Explanation

Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of assembly constituencies in India, with 403 seats.