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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

In which state is the Governor known as the Rajyapal?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Odisha

  4. Chhattisgarh
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Explanation

In Odisha, the Governor is officially referred to as the Rajyapal, while in other states, the Governor is the title used.

Multiple choice

In which state is the Chief Minister known as the Mukhyamantri?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu
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In Maharashtra, the Chief Minister is officially referred to as the Mukhyamantri, while in other states, the Chief Minister is the title used.

Multiple choice

Which state in India holds the distinction of having the first woman Chief Minister?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Uttar Pradesh
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Kerala holds the distinction of having the first woman Chief Minister in India, with K.R. Gowri Amma serving from 1982 to 1987.

Multiple choice

In which state is the Vidhan Parishad known as the Legislative Council?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Kerala

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

Multiple choice

In which state is the Governor known as the Rajpramukh?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Odisha

  4. Chhattisgarh
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In Rajasthan, the Governor is officially referred to as the Rajpramukh, while in other states, the Governor is the title used.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Kerala

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

Multiple choice

In which state is the Governor known as the Lieutenant Governor?

  1. Delhi

  2. Puducherry

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Ladakh
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In Delhi, the Governor is officially referred to as the Lieutenant Governor, while in other states, the Governor is the title used.

Multiple choice

Which state was formed as a result of the linguistic reorganization of states in India?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Karnataka

  3. Kerala

  4. Tamil Nadu
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All of the above states were formed as a result of the linguistic reorganization of states in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following was not a Princely State in India?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Mysore

  3. Bengal

  4. Travancore
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Explanation

Bengal was a province of British India, not a Princely State.

Multiple choice

Which Princely State was the first to sign the Instrument of Accession to the Indian Union?

  1. Jodhpur

  2. Bikaner

  3. Jaipur

  4. Udaipur
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Jodhpur was the first Princely State to sign the Instrument of Accession to the Indian Union on August 15, 1947.

Multiple choice

Which Princely State was the last to sign the Instrument of Accession to the Indian Union?

  1. Junagadh

  2. Hyderabad

  3. Kashmir

  4. Travancore
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Junagadh was the last Princely State to sign the Instrument of Accession to the Indian Union on November 9, 1947.

Multiple choice

Which language is commonly used in healthcare and medical services in the Minicoy Islands?

  1. Dhivehi

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Malayalam
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Dhivehi is commonly used in healthcare and medical services in the Minicoy Islands, although English is also used to some extent.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Jammu and Kashmir

  2. Punjab

  3. Assam

  4. Nagaland
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Jammu and Kashmir has been the most affected region of India by political separatism, with a long-standing conflict between the Indian government and Kashmiri separatist groups.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has the highest number of sports facilities for persons with disabilities?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Karnataka

  4. Uttar Pradesh
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Maharashtra is the state with the highest number of sports facilities for persons with disabilities in India. As of 2021, there are over 100 sports facilities in Maharashtra that are accessible and equipped to cater to the needs of athletes with disabilities.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has implemented the 'Public Distribution System' (PDS) most effectively, reaching a large proportion of its population?

  1. Kerala

  2. Odisha

  3. Punjab

  4. Rajasthan
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Kerala has been recognized for its effective implementation of the 'Public Distribution System' (PDS), ensuring that a large proportion of its population has access to subsidized food grains.