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 #121
The capital of Goa is located on the banks of which river?
A. Mandovi
B. Sal
C. Chapora
D. Zuari
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Panaji is situated on the banks of the Mandovi River.
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Question #122
Which Union Territory is the only one with four districts having different capitals or headquarters?
A. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
B. Jammu and Kashmir
C. Ladakh
D. Puducherry
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Puducherry has Pondicherry, Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam.
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Question #123
The capital of Rajasthan is famous for which architectural feature?
A. City Palace
B. All of the above
C. Hawa Mahal
D. Amber Fort
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Jaipur features Hawa Mahal, City Palace, and Amber Fort.
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Question #124
What is the administrative capital of Dadra and Nagar Haveli?
A. Daman
B. Diu
C. Kavaratti
D. Silvassa
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Silvassa is the headquarters for Dadra and Nagar Haveli region.
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Question #125
Which northeastern state has Agartala as its capital?
A. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Meghalaya
C. Tripura
D. Mizoram
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Agartala is the capital of Tripura.
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Question #126
The state with the maximum number of districts has its capital at:
A. Lucknow
B. Ranchi
C. Patna
D. Raipur
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of districts with capital Lucknow.
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Question #127
Which capital city is known as the 'Scotland of the East'?
A. Imphal
B. Shillong
C. Aizawl
D. Gangtok
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Shillong, capital of Meghalaya, is called the Scotland of the East.
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Question #128
The capital of Chhattisgarh was formerly part of which state?
A. Odisha
B. Jharkhand
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Bihar
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Raipur became capital when Chhattisgarh was carved out of Madhya Pradesh in 2000.
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Question #129
Which Union Territory has the least population?
A. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
B. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
C. Lakshadweep
D. Ladakh
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Lakshadweep has the smallest population among Union Territories.
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Question #130
The capital of Karnataka is also known by what former name?
A. Bangalore
B. Calcutta
C. Trivandrum
D. Madras
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Bengaluru was formerly known as Bangalore.
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Question #131
Which state shares its capital with no other state or UT?
A. Both A and C
B. Goa
C. Punjab
D. Haryana
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Panaji is the exclusive capital of Goa.
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Question #132
Which capital is located in the Garo Hills?
A. Tura
B. Shillong
C. Kohima
D. Aizawl
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Tura is an important town in Garo Hills, Meghalaya.
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Question #133
The state of Jharkhand was formed in which year?
A. 2001
B. 2002
C. 2000
D. 1999
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Jharkhand was created on 15 November 2000 with Ranchi as capital.
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Question #134
Which of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?
A. Sikkim - Gangtok
B. Nagaland - Kohima
C. Arunachal Pradesh - Dispur
D. Manipur - Imphal
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Dispur is capital of Assam, not Arunachal Pradesh.
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Question #135
The capital of Maharashtra serves as the financial capital of India. It is:
A. Nagpur
B. Pune
C. Mumbai
D. Thane
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Mumbai is the financial capital of India.
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Question #136
Which Union Territory was merged in 2020?
A. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
B. Jammu and Kashmir
C. Puducherry
D. Ladakh
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu were merged in 2020.
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Question #137
The capital city of Uttarakhand is also known as:
A. None of the above
B. Pink City
C. Queen of Hills
D. City of Lakes
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Dehradun does not have these nicknames. Shimla is Queen of Hills.
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Question #138
Which state has the largest area?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Rajasthan is the largest state by area with capital Jaipur.
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Question #139
The headquarters of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is:
A. Car Nicobar
B. Port Blair
C. Great Nicobar
D. Havelock Island
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Port Blair is the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
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Question #140
Which capital is associated with the famous 'Hornbill Festival'?
A. Imphal
B. Kohima
C. Shillong
D. Aizawl
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Kohima, capital of Nagaland, hosts the Hornbill Festival.
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