GK Questions and Answers about India and its states: Here we have given some questions and answers based on India and its states including key parts like borders, coast and areas. These questions are often asked in various government recruitment exams or Sarkari Naukri.
India is a union of nations. There are 28 states and 8 union territories in India. Each Indian state/UT has unique demographics, history, culture, costumes, festivals, languages, etc.
1. India is a federation of 28 states and how many union territories?
A. 6
born 7
C. 8
lose 9
Answer:
Explanation: India currently consists of 29 States and 8 Union Territories. India is a democratic country and was born on August 15, 1947 with independence.
2. Which of the following cities is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh?
A. Itanagar
B. Dispur
C. Imphal
D. Panaji
Answer:
Explanation: Itanagar is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh and is named after Ita Fort which means brick fortress, built around the 14th century AD.
3. What are the main languages spoken in Andhra Pradesh?
A. Odia and Telugu
B. Telugu and Urdu
C. Telugu and Kannada
D. All languages above
Answer: REMOVE
Explanation: The main languages spoken in Andhra Pradesh are Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Banjara and English followed by Tamil, Kannada, Marathi and Odia.
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4. What is the state flower of Haryana?
A. Lotus flower
B. Rhododendron
C. Golden bath
D. Not declaring
Answer:
Explanation: The lotus or water lily is the national flower of Haryana. It is an aquatic plant with broad floating green leaves and brightly fragrant flowers that grow only in shallow water.
5. Which of the following countries is not located in the north?
A. Jharkhand
B. Jammu and Kashmir
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Haryana
Answer:
Explanation: The state of Jharkhand is not in the north. It is located in the northeast of the country. It is bordered by the states of Bihar to the north, West Bengal to the east, Odisha to the south, Chhattisgarh to the west and Uttar Pradesh to the northwest. The capital of Jharkhand is Ranchi.
6. Khasi is the official language of which of the following countries?
A. Mizoram
B.Nagaland
C. Meghalaya
D. Tripura
Answer:
Explanation: The Khasi language is mainly spoken by the Khasi people in the state of Meghalaya, India. It is also spoken by a section of the population in Assam and Bangladesh.
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7. Which Indian state produces the largest coffee?
A.Kelalah
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Karnataka
D. Arunachal Pradesh
Answer:
Explanation: Karnataka is the largest coffee producing state in India with 70.5%, followed by Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
8. Which country has the largest area?
A. Maharashtra
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Rajasthan
Answer: EASY
Explanation: In terms of area, Rajasthan is the largest state in India with an area of 342,239 km² and according to the 2011 census, the total population of the state is about 68548437.
9. Which country has the largest population?
A. State of Uttar Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. Bihar
D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer:
Explanation: The state of Uttar Pradesh has the largest population with over 166 million people. Maharashtra and Bihar followed.
10. Elephant Waterfall is located in which state?
A. Mizoram
B. Orissa
C. Manipur
D. Meghalaya
Answer: EASY
Explanation: This is one of the most famous waterfalls in the Northeast and is located on the outskirts of the capital city of Meghalaya.
- What is the capital of Mizoram?
- aizawl
- Jaipur
- gangtok
- eagle
Ans. aizawl
- Which Indian state celebrates Hunter Holi, an 800 year old tradition?
- Punjab
- Haryana
- Deli
- Uttar Pradesh
Ans. Haryana
- Which city is known as the “summer capital” of Jammu and Kashmir?
- Jammu
- Srinagar
- Shimla
- Anantnag
Ans. Srinagar
- Yakshagana is the folk dance of which country?
- Kerala
- Tamil Nadu
- Karnataka
- Telangana
Ans. Karnataka
- What is the main drink of Goa?
- children
- Feni
- Thandai
- Sattu Sharbat
Ans. Feni
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