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Multiple choice india: states and union territories overview of india general knowledge

Which of the following States and Union Territories have the lowest overall sex-ratio as per the Census Report of 2011?

  1. Daman and Diu

  2. Punjab

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Meghalaya
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

According to the 2011 Census, Daman and Diu had the lowest sex ratio among all states and Union Territories.

Multiple choice india: states and union territories overview of india general knowledge

State with maximum number of districts in India is _____________.

  1. Maharastra

  2. West Bengal

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Madhya Pradesh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of districts in India, currently totaling 75. Other states listed have significantly fewer districts.

Multiple choice india: states and union territories overview of india general knowledge

State with least number of districts in India is ____________.

  1. Arunachal Pradesh.

  2. Ladakh

  3. Sikkim

  4. Goa
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Goa is the smallest state by area and has only 2 districts (North Goa and South Goa), which is the least in India. Other states listed have many more districts.

Multiple choice india: states and union territories overview of india general knowledge

In Mizoram the settlement pattern is mostly of linear type along the ridges because _____________________.

  1. the valleys are cooler then the ridges

  2. accessibility is easier on the ridge tops

  3. the ridges are cooler than the valleys

  4. the valleys are densely forested
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Multiple choice india: states and union territories overview of india general knowledge

Match List - I and List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists :

List - I List - II
A. Bihar 1. Iron Steel Industry
B. Bombay 2. Hill Station
C. Kodaikanal 3. National Park
D. Kanha 4. Natural harbour

 

  1. A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3

  2. A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3

  3. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4

  4. A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Bihar is historically associated with the Iron and Steel industry (Jamshedpur was part of Bihar before Jharkhand was carved out). Bombay (Mumbai) is a natural harbour, Kodaikanal is a hill station, and Kanha is a National Park.

Multiple choice india: states and union territories overview of india general knowledge

Consider the following statements regarding handicrafts in India.
$1.$ West Bengal is known for its Kora Grass Mats.
$2.$ Kerala is renowned for its painting on ivory.
$3.$ The glass industry flourished with the advent of the Muslim rule in India.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

  1. Only $1$
  2. Only $2$
  3. $2$ and $3$
  4. $1$ and $3$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 2 is correct as Kerala is famous for ivory carving. Statement 3 is correct as the glass industry in India received a boost during the Mughal (Muslim) era. Statement 1 is incorrect as Kora grass mats are primarily associated with Tamil Nadu, not West Bengal.

Multiple choice india: states and union territories overview of india general knowledge

Consider the following statements regarding handicrafts.
$1.$ Engraving, embossing and damascening are techniques used in metal ornamentation.
$2.$ Nachiarkoil in Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu is important centre for metal crafts.
$3.$ Vadodra and Varanasi are famous for enamel work on gold known as Meenakari.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are not correct?

  1. Only $1$
  2. $1$ and $3$
  3. Only $3$
  4. $1$ and $2$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is correct (metal ornamentation techniques). Statement 2 is correct (Nachiarkoil is famous for brass lamps). Statement 3 is incorrect because Meenakari is most famously associated with Jaipur, not Vadodara or Varanasi.

Multiple choice india: states and union territories overview of india general knowledge

Which of the following statement(s) is/ are not correct?

  1. Paper thin, biscuit coloured pottery is a style of glazed pottery

  2. Kangra (Himachal Pradesh) is well-known for blue pottery

  3. Delhi, Khurja and Jaipur are noted for the famed Black Pottery

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The statements contain multiple errors: Kangra is not famous for blue pottery (Jaipur is), and Delhi/Khurja/Jaipur are not the primary centers for Black Pottery (Azamgarh is). Since multiple statements are incorrect, 'All of the above' is the correct choice for a 'not correct' question.