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 #221
The former name of the capital of Uttarakhand was:
A. Hardwar
B. Dehra Dun
C. None
D. Nainital
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Dehradun was spelled as Dehra Dun earlier.
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Question #222
Which capital is home to the famous 'Nehru Zoological Park'?
A. Bhopal
B. Hyderabad
C. Chennai
D. Bengaluru
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Nehru Zoological Park is in Hyderabad.
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Question #223
The state capital that serves as the headquarters of the South Western Railway is:
A. Mumbai
B. Bengaluru
C. Secunderabad
D. Chennai
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Bengaluru is the headquarters of South Western Railway.
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Question #224
Which Union Territory capital is known for its 'Cellular Jail'?
A. Daman
B. Kavaratti
C. Leh
D. Port Blair
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Cellular Jail is a national memorial in Port Blair.
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Question #225
The capital of which state is famous for the 'Bara Imambara'?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Bihar
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. None of these
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Bara Imambara is in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
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Question #226
Which state capital is the northernmost among the state capitals of India?
A. Srinagar
B. Gangtok
C. Itanagar
D. Shimla
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Shimla is one of the northernmost state capitals.
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Question #227
The capital of Tripura is situated near the border of which country?
A. China
B. Bhutan
C. Bangladesh
D. Myanmar
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Agartala is close to the Bangladesh border.
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Question #228
Which capital city is known for the 'Golconda Fort' nearby?
A. Bengaluru
B. Hyderabad
C. Chennai
D. Jaipur
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Golconda Fort is located near Hyderabad.
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Question #229
The state whose capital was shifted from Shillong in the past is:
A. Assam
B. Meghalaya
C. Tripura
D. Mizoram
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Assam shifted its capital from Shillong to Dispur.
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Question #230
Which capital is famous for the 'Rock Garden' created by Nek Chand?
A. Chandigarh
B. Srinagar
C. Shimla
D. Dehradun
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Rock Garden is a major attraction in Chandigarh.
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Question #231
The capital of which state lies on the banks of the Mahanadi River?
A. Odisha
B. Both
C. Chhattisgarh
D. None
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) and Raipur (near Mahanadi) are associated.
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Question #232
Which Union Territory has its capital at a place known for its Portuguese colonial architecture?
A. Daman
B. Puducherry
C. Lakshadweep
D. Both
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Both Daman and Puducherry have Portuguese colonial heritage.
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Question #233
The state capital that hosts the annual 'Hornbill Festival' is:
A. Kohima
B. Aizawl
C. Imphal
D. Agartala
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Kohima hosts the Hornbill Festival.
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Question #234
Which capital is known as the 'City of Lakes'?
A. Both
B. Srinagar
C. Bhopal
D. Udaipur
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Both Bhopal and Udaipur are known as cities of lakes.
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Question #235
The administrative headquarters of Lakshadweep is:
A. Kavaratti
B. Minicoy
C. Andrott
D. Agatti
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Kavaratti is the capital and administrative headquarters.
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Question #236
Which state capital is the largest by area?
A. Hyderabad
B. Jaipur
C. Mumbai
D. Bengaluru
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Hyderabad has one of the largest municipal areas among state capitals.
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Question #237
The capital of Arunachal Pradesh is situated near which border?
A. Bangladesh
B. China
C. Myanmar
D. Bhutan
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Itanagar is located close to the India-China border.
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Question #238
Which of the following is the correct capital for Meghalaya?
A. Aizawl
B. Imphal
C. Kohima
D. Shillong
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya.
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Question #239
The capital city famous for its 'Victoria Memorial' is:
A. Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Kolkata
D. Chennai
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Victoria Memorial is a landmark in Kolkata.
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Question #240
Which state has its capital at a place that was once the summer capital of British India?
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Uttarakhand
C. All of the above
D. Jammu and Kashmir
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Shimla was the summer capital of British India.
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