States and Capitals of India MCQs

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States and Capitals of India MCQs

Practice States and Capitals of India MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering Indian states, union territories, capitals, administrative divisions and important geographical facts frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.

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Question #201
What is the capital of Lakshadweep (UT)?
A. Kalpeni
B. Kadmat
C. Kavaratti
D. Andrott
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Kavaratti is the capital.
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Question #202
What is the capital of Jammu and Kashmir (Summer)?
A. Udhampur
B. Srinagar
C. Jammu
D. Kathua
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Srinagar is the summer capital.
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Question #203
Which city is the capital of Goa?
A. Ponda
B. Canacona
C. Bicholim
D. Panaji
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Panaji is the capital of Goa.
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Question #204
What is the capital of Puducherry?
A. Kanchipuram
B. Cuddalore
C. Villupuram
D. Puducherry
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Puducherry city is the capital.
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Question #205
What is the capital of Tripura?
A. Dharmanagar
B. Kailasahar
C. Agartala
D. Udaipur
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Agartala is the capital.
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Question #206
Which capital city is known as the 'Gateway to Northeast India'?
A. Shillong
B. Guwahati
C. Imphal
D. Aizawl
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Guwahati, the largest city in Assam, is often called the Gateway to Northeast India.
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Question #207
The capital of which state is located near the famous Dal Lake?
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Uttarakhand
C. Jammu and Kashmir
D. Sikkim
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, is situated near Dal Lake.
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Question #208
Which Indian state capital is famous for the 'Ridge' and 'Mall Road'?
A. Dehradun
B. Gangtok
C. Shillong
D. Shimla
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Shimla is known for the Ridge and Mall Road.
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Question #209
The capital of which Union Territory is spread across multiple non-contiguous regions?
A. Puducherry
B. Ladakh
C. Delhi
D. Lakshadweep
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Puducherry consists of Pondicherry, Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam.
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Question #210
Which state capital was known as 'Trivandrum' in British times?
A. Hyderabad
B. Chennai
C. Thiruvananthapuram
D. Bengaluru
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Thiruvananthapuram was formerly called Trivandrum.
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Question #211
The capital city of Manipur is located in which geographical feature?
A. Imphal Valley
B. Western Ghats
C. Coastal plains
D. Thar Desert
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Imphal is situated in the Imphal Valley.
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Question #212
Which capital is associated with the headquarters of the Eastern Command of the Indian Army?
A. Lucknow
B. Kolkata
C. Jaipur
D. Pune
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Kolkata is the headquarters of the Eastern Command.
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Question #213
The state capital that lies at the confluence of the Tapti and Purna rivers is:
A. Bhopal
B. Patna
C. Raipur
D. None
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
No major state capital is exactly at the confluence of Tapti and Purna.
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Question #214
Which Union Territory's capital is also a major port?
A. Lakshadweep
B. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
C. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
D. Puducherry
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Daman has port facilities within the UT.
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Question #215
The capital of Nagaland is named after a village that means:
A. Hill village
B. Peace village
C. Flower village
D. Big village
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Kohima derives its name from 'Kewhira' meaning 'the land of the Khezhie people' or big village.
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Question #216
Which state capital hosts the famous 'Dussehra' procession on a grand scale?
A. Mysuru
B. Lucknow
C. Bhopal
D. Jaipur
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Mysuru (Mysore) is famous for its grand Dasara celebrations.
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Question #217
The only Union Territory without a coastline is:
A. All of the above
B. Delhi
C. Ladakh
D. Chandigarh
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Delhi, Chandigarh, and Ladakh are landlocked Union Territories.
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Question #218
Which capital city is known for the 'Sacred Heart Cathedral' as a prominent landmark?
A. New Delhi
B. Imphal
C. Shillong
D. Aizawl
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Sacred Heart Cathedral is a famous landmark in New Delhi.
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Question #219
The capital of which state is the easternmost among all state capitals?
A. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Mizoram
C. Nagaland
D. Manipur
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Itanagar is the easternmost state capital.
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Question #220
Which state capital is located on the Malabar Coast?
A. Panaji
B. Chennai
C. Thiruvananthapuram
D. Mumbai
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Thiruvananthapuram is on the Malabar Coast.
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