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India States Quiz – 15 Questions with Answers

Test your knowledge of India's states with 15 questions covering state capitals, area, population, geography, famous cities, and unique state facts.

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  1. 1. How many states are there in India?

    • A. 26
    • B. 28
    • C. 29
    • D. 30
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    B. 28

    India currently has 28 states and 8 Union Territories.

  2. 2. Which is the largest Indian state by area?

    • A. Madhya Pradesh
    • B. Maharashtra
    • C. Rajasthan
    • D. Gujarat
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    C. Rajasthan

    Rajasthan is the largest state in India by geographical area.

  3. 3. Which is the smallest Indian state by area?

    • A. Sikkim
    • B. Goa
    • C. Tripura
    • D. Mizoram
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    B. Goa

    Goa is the smallest state in India by geographical area.

  4. 4. Which is the most populous state in India?

    • A. Maharashtra
    • B. Bihar
    • C. West Bengal
    • D. Uttar Pradesh
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    D. Uttar Pradesh

    Uttar Pradesh is India's most populous state.

  5. 5. Which state is known as the 'Land of the Rising Sun' in India?

    • A. Sikkim
    • B. Arunachal Pradesh
    • C. Assam
    • D. Nagaland
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    B. Arunachal Pradesh

    Arunachal Pradesh is popularly known as the Land of the Rising Sun because it is India's easternmost state.

  6. 6. Which Indian state has Thiruvananthapuram as its capital?

    • A. Kerala
    • B. Tamil Nadu
    • C. Karnataka
    • D. Andhra Pradesh
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    A. Kerala

    Thiruvananthapuram is the capital of Kerala.

  7. 7. Which state is famous for the Kaziranga National Park?

    • A. Assam
    • B. West Bengal
    • C. Odisha
    • D. Meghalaya
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    A. Assam

    Kaziranga National Park is located in Assam and is famous for its population of one-horned rhinoceroses.

  8. 8. Which Indian state is known as the 'Spice Garden of India'?

    • A. Kerala
    • B. Goa
    • C. Karnataka
    • D. Tamil Nadu
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    A. Kerala

    Kerala is popularly associated with the cultivation and production of spices and is often called the Spice Garden of India.

  9. 9. Which state is famous for the Gir National Park, home to Asiatic lions?

    • A. Rajasthan
    • B. Gujarat
    • C. Madhya Pradesh
    • D. Maharashtra
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    B. Gujarat

    Gir National Park in Gujarat is the primary natural habitat of the Asiatic lion.

  10. 10. Which Indian state has Mumbai as its capital?

    • A. Gujarat
    • B. Maharashtra
    • C. Goa
    • D. Madhya Pradesh
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    B. Maharashtra

    Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra and one of India's major financial and commercial centers.

  11. 11. Which state is known for the Sundarbans mangrove forest?

    • A. Odisha
    • B. West Bengal
    • C. Assam
    • D. Bihar
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    B. West Bengal

    The Indian part of the Sundarbans is located in West Bengal in the Ganges-Brahmaputra delta.

  12. 12. Which Indian state is famous for its backwaters?

    • A. Kerala
    • B. Odisha
    • C. Goa
    • D. Tamil Nadu
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    A. Kerala

    Kerala is internationally known for its scenic network of backwaters, especially around Alleppey and Kumarakom.

  13. 13. Which state is known as the 'Land of Festivals' and is home to Hornbill Festival?

    • A. Manipur
    • B. Nagaland
    • C. Mizoram
    • D. Meghalaya
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    B. Nagaland

    Nagaland hosts the famous Hornbill Festival, which celebrates the state's diverse tribal cultures and traditions.

  14. 14. Which Indian state is famous for the Valley of Flowers National Park?

    • A. Himachal Pradesh
    • B. Uttarakhand
    • C. Sikkim
    • D. Jammu and Kashmir
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    B. Uttarakhand

    The Valley of Flowers National Park is located in Uttarakhand in the western Himalayas.

  15. 15. Which Indian state is known for having the longest coastline among all Indian states?

    • A. Tamil Nadu
    • B. Andhra Pradesh
    • C. Gujarat
    • D. Maharashtra
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    C. Gujarat

    Gujarat has the longest coastline among India's states, stretching along the Arabian Sea.