Description : Match the following: [IAS 2004] Shifting Cultivation State A. Jhum 1. Kerala B. Podu 2. Madhya Pradesh C. Beera 3. Andhra Pradesh D. Ponam 4. Assam A B C D (a) 4 3 2 1 (b) 2 1 4 3 (c) 4 1 2 3 (d) 2 3 4 1
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : Which one among the following pairs of States is the leading producer of tobacco in India? [IAS 2007] (a) Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat (b) Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh (c) Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh (d) Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan
Description : Which one of the following States in India has the broadest continental shelf? [IAS 2008] (a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Gujarat (c) Karnataka (d) Tamil Nadu
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : Which one among the following States is smallest in area? [IAS 2003] (a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Gujarat (c) Karnataka (d) Tamil Nadu
Description : Consider the following statements: Among the Indian States: 1. Andhra Pradesh has the longest coastline 2. Gujarat has the highest number of airports Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2004] (a) only 1 (b) only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Description : Out of the four southern States: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, which shares boundaries with the maximum number of Indian States? [IAS 2007] (a) Andhra Pradesh only (b) Karnataka only (c) Each of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka (d) Each of Tamil Nadu and Kerala
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : Which of the following States of India do not lie entirely in the Tropical Zone of the Earth? (a) Kerala and Tamil Nadu (b) Gujarat (c) Karnataka (d) Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : In which of the following areas is Konkani spoken as the local language? (a) Kerala and Karnataka (b) Maharashtra and Goa (c) Odisha and West Bengal (d) Andhra Pradesh
Description : Where are Shevaroy Hills located? [IAS 2007] (a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Karnataka (c) Kerala (d) Tamil Nadu
Description : Amongst the following Indian States which one has the minimum total forest cover? [IAS 2004] (a) Sikkim (b) Goa (c) Haryana (d) Kerala
Description : The states which have a common High Court are – (1) Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh (2) Gujarat and Orissa (3) Maharashtra and Goa (4) Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan
Last Answer : (3) Maharashtra and Goa Explanation: Bombay High Court at Mumbai, Maharashtra, is one of the oldest High Courts of India with jurisdiction over the states of Maharashtra & Goa, and, the Union ... Haveli. The High Court has regional benches at Nagpur and Aurangabad in Maharashtra and Panaji, Goa.
Description : River Cauvery flows through the state of (a) Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu (b) Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu (c) Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu (d) Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
Description : The State which has developed wind energy is – (1) Gujarat (2) Karnataka (3) Kerala (4) Andhra Pradesh
Last Answer : (1) Gujarat Explanation: Dehradun is the capital city of the state of Uttarakhand in the northern part of India. Located in the Garhwal region, it is 236 km north of India's capital New Delhi and is ... between two of India's mightiest rivers - the Ganges on the east and the Yamuna on the west.
Description : Match the following inland waterways and the areas served by them: List-I List-II A. Backwaters 1. Goa B. Buckingham Canal 2. Kerala C. Cumbarjua Canal 3. Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh Codes: A B C (a) 1 2 3 (b) 2 3 1 (c) 2 1 3 (d) 1 3 2
Description : Match the following: List-I List-II (Mangrove) (State) A. Achra Ratnagiri 1. Karnataka B. Coondapur 2. Kerala C. Pichavaram 3. Andhra Pradesh D. Vembanad 4. Maharashtra 5. Tamil Nadu Codes: A B C D (a) 2 1 5 4 (b) 4 5 3 2 (c) 2 5 3 4 (d) 4 1 5 2
Description : In which of the following grouping of States of India is rubber grown on a commercial scale? (1) Maharashtra-Gujarat-Madhya Pradesh (2) Kerala -Tamil Nadu - Karnataka (3) Sikkim-Arunachal Pradesh-Nagaland (4) Orissa-Madhya Pradesh-Maharashtra
Last Answer : (2) Kerala -Tamil Nadu - Karnataka Explanation: India is the fourth largest producer of natural rubber accounting for 6.5 per cent of the total world production. Kerala is the foremost producer of natural ... of the total area and 91.68 per cent of the total production of rubber in the country.
Description : Which one of the following States is the largest producer of black pepper in India? [CDS 2009] (a) Tamil Nadu (b) Kerala (c) Karnataka (d) Andhra Pradesh
Description : Which one among the following states is smallest in area? (a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Gujarat (c) Karnataka (d) Tamil Nadu
Description : In which of the following states can you find pink (laterite) soil? (1) West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh (2) Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh (3) Karnataka (4) Himachal Pradesh and Uttaranchal
Last Answer : (1) West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh Explanation: Laterite Soil is found in those regions of India which receive heavy rainfall with alternate dry and wet period. The states where this type of soil can be ... Odisha to name a few. The soils are pink in colour due to the presence of iron oxides.
Description : Which of the following States is called the "Garden of Spices"? (a) Karnataka (b) Kerala (c) Andhra Pradesh (d) Tamil Nadu
Description : Which of the following states does not share the drainage basin of the Cauvery? (a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Karnataka (c) Kerala (d) Tamil Nadu
Description : The States involved In the Dandakaranya Project are (a) Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Karnataka (b) Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu (c) Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh (d) Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh
Description : The hill station of Coonoor is located in which one of the following states? [CDS 2008] (a) Karnataka (b) Andhra Pradesh (c) Kerala (d) Tamil Nadu
Description : Kanchipuram is in which of the following states? [Bank PO 1993] (a) Kerala (b) Andhra Pradesh (c) Tamil Nadu (d) Karnataka
Description : Which of the following two States are prone to cyclones during retreating Monsoon season? (1) Karnataka and Kerala (2) Punjab and Haryana (3) Bihar and Assam (4) Andhra Pradesh and Orissa
Last Answer : (4) Andhra Pradesh and Orissa Explanation: The retreat of the Monsoon which generally occurs between September and November brings with it another peak in cyclone origination, noted for its ... Tamil Nadu receives heavy rainfall from these winds as the retreating monsoon winds are moisture laden.
Description : Which are the States in which the Agasthyarnala biosphere is spread? (1) Andhra Pradesh - Karnataka (2) Tamil Nadu - Karnataka (3) Maharashtra-Madhya Pradesh (4) Kerala -Tamil Nadu
Last Answer : (4) Kerala -Tamil Nadu Explanation: The Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve (ABR) was established in 2001 and includes 3,500.36 square km of which 1828 km2 is in Kerala and 1672.36 km2 is ... and Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari Districts in Tamil Nadu, South India at the southern end of the Western Ghats.
Description : In which of the following States in Jog Falls located? (1) Orissa (2) Kerala (3) Andhra Pradesh (4) Karnataka
Last Answer : (4) Karnataka Explanation: Jog Falls is the second-highest plunge waterfall in India, Located near Sagara, Karnataka, these segmented falls are a major tourist attraction. They are also called Gerusoppe Falls.
Description : The place Sabarimala is situated in which of the following States? (1) Andhra Pradesh (2) Tamil Nadu (3) Kerala (4) Karnataka
Last Answer : (3) Kerala Explanation: Sabarimala is a famous pilgrim centre situated on a hilltop amid sylvan surroundings in Kerala. About 50 million devotees visit this shrine, the abode of Lord Dharmasastha during November-January every year.
Description : The dispute about the "Mullaperiyar dam" concerns which states? (1) Karnataka and Tamil Nadu (2) Tamil Nadu and Kerala (3) Kerala and Karnataka (4) Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
Last Answer : (2) Tamil Nadu and Kerala Explanation: The Mullaperiyar Dam is a masonry gravity dam on the Periyar River in the Kerala state of India. The control and safety of the dam and the validity and fairness of the lease agreement have been points of dispute between Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Description : Which one of the following Indian States is the largest producer of natural rubber? [NDA 2004] (a) Tamil Nadu (b) Assam (c) Kerala (d) Andhra Pradesh
Description : The Govt. of India has decided to increase the export of cashewnut. Which of the following is NOT a major cashewnut growing State? (a) Goa (b) Maharashtra (c) Kerala (d) Andhra Pradesh (e) Uttar Pradesh
Last Answer : Ans: (e)
Description : The cyclone “Hudhud” hit the coast of which State? (A) Andhra Pradesh (B) Karnataka (C) Kerala (D) Gujarat
Last Answer : (A) Andhra Pradesh
Description : Match the following: [IAS 2004] Biosphere Reserves States A. Simplipal 1. Sikkim B. Dehong Debang 2. Uttaranchal C. Nokrek 3. Arunachal Pradesh D. Kanchenjunga 4. Odisha 5. Meghalaya A B C D (a) 1 3 5 4 (b) 4 5 2 1 (c) 1 5 2 4 (d) 4 3 5 1
Description : Which of the following state is most famous for its beautiful sea beaches? (1) Gujarat (2) Goa (3) Tamil Nadu (4) Orissa
Last Answer : (2) Goa Explanation: According to the geographical location of the sea beaches in the North Goa district or the South Goa district, the picturesque beaches of the state are divided into the following: ( ... 2) South Goa Beaches: Benaulim, Bogmalo, Colva, Majorda, Palolem, Agonda, Betul, Movor, etc.
Description : Which State has the largest coastline in India? [Railway 2009] (a) Gujarat (b) Tamil Nadu (c) Karnataka (d) Andhra Pradesh
Description : Match the following: [IAS 2004] National Park/Sanctuary State A. Kanger Ghati National Park 1. Chhattisgarh B. Nagerhole National Park 2. Haryana C. Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary 3. Himachal D. Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary 4. Karnataka A B C D (a) 3 2 1 4 (b) 1 4 3 2 (c) 3 4 1 2 (d) 1 2 3 4
Description : Which was the first hydel power project in India? (1) Pallivasal in Kerala (2) Paikara in Tamil Nadu (3) Siva Samudram in Karnataka (4) Nizamnagar in Andhra Pradesh
Last Answer : (3) Siva Samudram in Karnataka Explanation: The 4.5 megawatt hydroelectric power station near Sivasamudram falls of the Cauvery in Karnataka was the first major power station in India. Owned by a ... The first small hydro power plant, a 130 kilowatt plant, started functioning in 1897 at Darjeeling.
Description : Which State called the 'Rice-Bowl' of India? (1) Kerala (2) Karnataka (3) Andhra Pradesh (4) Tamil Nadu
Last Answer : (3) Andhra Pradesh Explanation: Andhra Pradesh is called the 'Rice Bowl of India'.
Description : Bulk of natural rubber in India is produced in – (1) Andhra Pradesh (2) Kerala (3) Karnataka (4) Tamil Nadu
Last Answer : (2) Kerala Explanation: The areas in India on which the rubber is produced can be divided into Two zones - traditional and nontraditional. Taditional zone comprises of the southwest coastal regions of ... is from Kerala. Kerala and Tamil Nadu share 86% of the growing area of natural rubber.
Description : Which state is called the 'Rice Bowl' of India? (1) Andhra Pradesh (2) Tamil Nadu (3) Kerala (4) Karnataka
Last Answer : (1) Andhra Pradesh Explanation: Andhra Pradesh is historically called the "Rice Bowl of India". More than 77% of its crop is rice. Four important rivers of India, the Godavari, Krishna, Penna and Thungabhadra flow through the state, providing irrigation.
Description : The wont affected state of India by the menace of sea erosion is (a) Kerala (b) Odisha (c) Gujarat (d) Andhra Pradesh
Description : The oldest nuclear power plant at Tarapur is located on the border between (a) Maharashtra and Karnataka (b) Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh (c) Maharashtra and Gujarat (d) Gujarat and Rajasthan
Description : Which State has the longest coastline? (1) Andhra Pradesh (2) Maharashtra (3) Gujarat (4) Karnataka
Last Answer : (3) Gujarat Explanation: Gujarat, in the northwestern region of India, has the longest coastline, covering more than 1,600 km. It accounts for 22% of total coastline of the country. Its coast is bordered by the Arabian Sea and the Gulfs of Khambat and Kachchh.
Description : India's first Railway University will come up at – (1) Vadodara, Gujarat (2) Bengaluru, Karnataka (3) Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh (4) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Last Answer : (1) Vadodara, Gujarat Explanation: The government, in January 2016, announced that Vadodara in Gujarat will be home to the country's first railway university. The present campus for National ... to start the railway university. After land acquisition, a fullfledged university will be started there.
Description : Rihand Dam Project provides irrigation to – (1) Gujarat and Maharashtra (2) Orissa and West Bengal (3) Uttar Pradesh and Bihar (4) Kerala and Karnataka
Last Answer : (3) Uttar Pradesh and Bihar Explanation: Rihand dam is the largest multipurpose project of Uttar Pradesh. The water collected in the Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar reservoir is diverted to the Son ... 2.5 Iakh hectares of the agricultural land in Champaran, Darbhanga and Muzaffarpur districts of Bihar.
Description : The Cogentrix Power Project is located in – (1) Karnataka (2) Kerala (3) Gujarat (4) Madhya Pradesh
Last Answer : (1) Karnataka Explanation: This multinational power generation company from the United States was involved in one of the eight "fast-track" power projects that were chosen as examples of the benefits of " ... Light and Power International were to set up a $1.3 billion, 1000 MW project in Karnataka.
Description : Match the following: PIN code zone Jurisdiction A. 2 1. Bihar B. 4 2. Uttar Pradesh C. 6 3. Maharasthra, Goa, Madhya Pradesh D. 8 4. Jammu & Kashmir 5. Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Lakshadweep A B C D (a) 2 3 5 1 (b) 5 2 3 4 (c) 1 2 3 4 (d) 2 1 5 3
Description : The Buckingham Canal runs through (a) Tamil Nadu and Karnataka (b) Kerala and Andhra Pradesh (c) Tamil Nadu and Kerala (d) Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
Description : Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary is located in ______ State. (a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Tamil Nadu (c) Kerala (d) Karnataka
Description : Sriharikota, an important unit or the Indian Space Research Organisation is located in State. (a) Kerala (b) Karnataka (c) Andhra Pradesh (d) Tamil Nadu