1. How many States are there in India as of 2025?
A) 28
B) 29
C) 30
D) 27
Answer: A) 28
Explanation: India currently has 28 States and 8 Union Territories (after Jammu & Kashmir was reorganized in 2019).
2. Which is the largest state in India by area?
A) Maharashtra
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Rajasthan
D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: C) Rajasthan
Explanation: Rajasthan covers about 3.42 lakh sq. km, the largest state in India.
3. Which is the smallest state in India by area?
A) Goa
B) Sikkim
C) Tripura
D) Nagaland
Answer: A) Goa
Explanation: Goa has an area of about 3,702 sq. km — the smallest Indian state.
4. Which is the most populous state in India?
A) Bihar
B) Maharashtra
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) West Bengal
Answer: C) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: UP has a population exceeding 23 crores, making it India’s most populous state.
5. Which is the least populous state in India?
A) Goa
B) Sikkim
C) Mizoram
D) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: B) Sikkim
Explanation: Sikkim has the lowest population — around 6.7 lakhs (2021 estimate).
6. Which is the newest state in India?
A) Jharkhand
B) Chhattisgarh
C) Telangana
D) Uttarakhand
Answer: C) Telangana
Explanation: Formed on 2nd June 2014, Telangana became India’s 29th state, separated from Andhra Pradesh.
7. Which Indian state has the longest coastline?
A) Kerala
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Gujarat
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: C) Gujarat
Explanation: Gujarat has a coastline of about 1,600 km, the longest in India.
8. Which state has the highest literacy rate in India?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Kerala
C) Himachal Pradesh
D) Maharashtra
Answer: B) Kerala
Explanation: Kerala has the highest literacy rate, around 96.2%.
9. Which state has the lowest literacy rate in India?
A) Bihar
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Jharkhand
D) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: A) Bihar
Explanation: Bihar’s literacy rate is the lowest — around 61.8%.
10. Which state is known as the “Land of Five Rivers”?
A) Haryana
B) Punjab
C) Rajasthan
D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: B) Punjab
Explanation: The name Punjab means “five waters,” referring to Beas, Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi, and Sutlej.
11. Which is the largest state in North-East India by area?
A) Assam
B) Manipur
C) Arunachal Pradesh
D) Meghalaya
Answer: C) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation: Arunachal Pradesh is the largest northeastern state — about 83,743 sq. km.
12. Which is the most literate state in North-East India?
A) Tripura
B) Mizoram
C) Nagaland
D) Assam
Answer: B) Mizoram
Explanation: Mizoram’s literacy rate is around 91.3%, the highest among North-Eastern states.
13. The state known as the “Rice Bowl of India” is –
A) Punjab
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Chhattisgarh
D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: C) Chhattisgarh
Explanation: Due to its abundant paddy production, Chhattisgarh is called the “Rice Bowl of India.”
14. The state with the largest forest area in India is –
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Arunachal Pradesh
C) Chhattisgarh
D) Odisha
Answer: A) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: MP has about 77,500 sq. km of forest cover, the largest in India.
15. The state with the highest forest cover percentage is –
A) Mizoram
B) Arunachal Pradesh
C) Meghalaya
D) Sikkim
Answer: A) Mizoram
Explanation: Around 85% of Mizoram’s area is covered with forests.
16. The state with the highest per capita income in India is –
A) Maharashtra
B) Goa
C) Haryana
D) Karnataka
Answer: B) Goa
Explanation: Goa has the highest per capita income due to tourism and industrial growth.
17. The state with the longest river Ganga flows mainly through –
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Bihar
C) West Bengal
D) Uttarakhand
Answer: A) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: The Ganga covers the maximum distance within Uttar Pradesh before entering Bihar.
18. Which Indian state has the highest number of districts?
A) Maharashtra
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Bihar
Answer: C) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: UP has 75 districts, the highest among all states.
19. Which Indian state is known as the “Spice Garden of India”?
A) Kerala
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Karnataka
D) Assam
Answer: A) Kerala
Explanation: Known for cultivation of spices like cardamom, pepper, and cloves.
20. Which state is the largest producer of tea in India?
A) Assam
B) West Bengal
C) Kerala
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: A) Assam
Explanation: Assam accounts for about 50% of India’s total tea production.
21. The Sundarbans mangrove forest lies in which Indian state?
A) Odisha
B) West Bengal
C) Assam
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: B) West Bengal
Explanation: The Sundarbans Delta is shared by India and Bangladesh, famous for the Royal Bengal Tiger.
22. The Pink City Jaipur is located in which state?
A) Punjab
B) Rajasthan
C) Gujarat
D) Haryana
Answer: B) Rajasthan
Explanation: Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, is known as the Pink City for its sandstone architecture.
23. The state with the largest number of tiger reserves is –
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Karnataka
C) Maharashtra
D) Assam
Answer: A) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: Known as the “Tiger State of India,” MP has 7 tiger reserves, including Kanha and Bandhavgarh.
24. Which Indian state is called the “Land of Rising Sun”?
A) Arunachal Pradesh
B) Mizoram
C) Sikkim
D) Assam
Answer: A) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation: It is the easternmost state of India, where the sun first rises.
25. The Valley of Flowers National Park is located in –
A) Himachal Pradesh
B) Uttarakhand
C) Jammu & Kashmir
D) Sikkim
Answer: B) Uttarakhand
Explanation: UNESCO World Heritage site known for alpine flowers and scenic beauty.
26. The state known as “Land of Festivals” is –
A) Punjab
B) Nagaland
C) Assam
D) Manipur
Answer: B) Nagaland
Explanation: Nagaland is called the “Land of Festivals” because each tribe celebrates its own festival with enthusiasm.
27. Which Indian state is known as the “Sugar Bowl of India”?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Maharashtra
C) Karnataka
D) Haryana
Answer: A) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: UP is the largest producer of sugarcane and sugar in India.
28. The Char Dham pilgrimage sites are located in which state?
A) Himachal Pradesh
B) Uttarakhand
C) Jammu & Kashmir
D) Bihar
Answer: B) Uttarakhand
Explanation: The Char Dham—Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri—are in Uttarakhand.
29. The state with maximum number of international airports is –
A) Maharashtra
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Kerala
D) Karnataka
Answer: C) Kerala
Explanation: Kerala has four international airports — Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, and Kannur.
30. The state with the longest national highway network is –
A) Rajasthan
B) Maharashtra
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: C) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: UP has the largest length of national highways in India (around 13,000 km).
31. The only Indian state to have the Asiatic Lion is –
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Gujarat
C) Rajasthan
D) Chhattisgarh
Answer: B) Gujarat
Explanation: The Gir Forest National Park in Gujarat is the only home of Asiatic Lions.
32. Which state is the largest producer of wheat in India?
A) Punjab
B) Haryana
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: C) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: UP contributes the highest share to India’s wheat production.
33. The Bihu Festival is celebrated in which Indian state?
A) Manipur
B) Assam
C) Meghalaya
D) Nagaland
Answer: B) Assam
Explanation: Bihu is Assam’s most famous agricultural festival marking different farming seasons.
34. The Sun Temple at Konark is located in which state?
A) Odisha
B) West Bengal
C) Bihar
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: A) Odisha
Explanation: The Konark Sun Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built by King Narasimhadeva I in the 13th century.
35. The state known as “God’s Own Country” is –
A) Kerala
B) Himachal Pradesh
C) Sikkim
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: A) Kerala
Explanation: Known for its scenic beauty, backwaters, and tourism slogan “God’s Own Country.”
36. The state with the largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites is –
A) Maharashtra
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Karnataka
D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: B) Tamil Nadu
Explanation: Tamil Nadu has the most UNESCO cultural heritage sites (like Mamallapuram, Brihadeeswarar Temple, etc.).
37. The Sundari tree, from which the Sundarbans derive their name, is found mainly in –
A) Assam
B) West Bengal
C) Odisha
D) Kerala
Answer: B) West Bengal
Explanation: The Sundari trees (Heritiera fomes) dominate the mangrove forests of the Sundarbans Delta.
38. The Valley of Flowers and Nanda Devi National Park are located in –
A) Himachal Pradesh
B) Uttarakhand
C) Sikkim
D) Assam
Answer: B) Uttarakhand
Explanation: Both are UNESCO World Heritage Sites known for alpine meadows and biodiversity.
39. Which state is the largest producer of coffee in India?
A) Kerala
B) Karnataka
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Assam
Answer: B) Karnataka
Explanation: Karnataka produces over 70% of India’s coffee, especially in Coorg, Chikmagalur, and Hassan.
40. Which Indian state is known as the “Scotland of the East”?
A) Nagaland
B) Meghalaya
C) Manipur
D) Mizoram
Answer: B) Meghalaya
Explanation: The capital Shillong’s scenic hills and climate earned it this nickname.
41. The Thar Desert is primarily located in which state?
A) Rajasthan
B) Gujarat
C) Haryana
D) Punjab
Answer: A) Rajasthan
Explanation: About 60% of the Thar Desert lies in western Rajasthan.
42. The Kaziranga National Park, famous for one-horned rhinoceroses, is in –
A) Meghalaya
B) West Bengal
C) Assam
D) Odisha
Answer: C) Assam
Explanation: Kaziranga is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the world’s largest population of one-horned rhinos.
43. The Jog Falls, one of India’s highest waterfalls, is located in –
A) Kerala
B) Karnataka
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: B) Karnataka
Explanation: Jog Falls, on the Sharavathi River, is among the tallest plunge waterfalls in India.
44. The state with the highest tribal population in India is –
A) Chhattisgarh
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Odisha
D) Jharkhand
Answer: B) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: MP has the highest tribal population numerically, followed by Maharashtra and Odisha.
45. The Brihadeeswarar Temple is located in –
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Karnataka
C) Kerala
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: A) Tamil Nadu
Explanation: Located at Thanjavur, built by Chola King Raja Raja I in the 11th century.
46. The Backwaters of Alleppey (Alappuzha) are found in which state?
A) Kerala
B) Goa
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Karnataka
Answer: A) Kerala
Explanation: The backwaters are a network of canals, rivers, and lakes popular for houseboat tourism.
47. The Desert Festival is celebrated in –
A) Gujarat
B) Rajasthan
C) Punjab
D) Haryana
Answer: B) Rajasthan
Explanation: Held in Jaisalmer, it showcases Rajasthani culture, music, and camel races.
48. The Rann of Kutch is located in –
A) Gujarat
B) Rajasthan
C) Haryana
D) Maharashtra
Answer: A) Gujarat
Explanation: The Rann of Kutch is a salt marsh famous for the Rann Utsav and white desert landscape.
49. The Dance form “Bihu” belongs to which state?
A) Assam
B) Tripura
C) Manipur
D) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: A) Assam
Explanation: Bihu is a folk dance and festival celebrating the Assamese New Year and agriculture.
50. The state with the highest production of cotton in India is –
A) Gujarat
B) Maharashtra
C) Telangana
D) Punjab
Answer: A) Gujarat
Explanation: Gujarat leads India in cotton production due to favorable soil and climate conditions.
51. Which is the largest producer of rice in India?
A) Punjab
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) West Bengal
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: C) West Bengal
Explanation: West Bengal contributes about 14% of India’s total rice production.
52. Which Indian state is known as the “Land of Black Diamond”?
A) Jharkhand
B) Chhattisgarh
C) Odisha
D) West Bengal
Answer: A) Jharkhand
Explanation: Jharkhand is rich in coal reserves, hence called the “Land of Black Diamond.”
53. The Sambhar Lake, India’s largest inland saltwater lake, is in –
A) Rajasthan
B) Gujarat
C) Maharashtra
D) Punjab
Answer: A) Rajasthan
Explanation: Sambhar Lake, near Jaipur, is the largest saline lake in India.
54. Which state is known as the “Land of Dawn-lit Mountains”?
A) Arunachal Pradesh
B) Sikkim
C) Nagaland
D) Manipur
Answer: A) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation: The name means “the land of the rising sun,” being India’s easternmost state.
55. The Pushkar Fair, famous for camels and livestock, is held in –
A) Haryana
B) Gujarat
C) Rajasthan
D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: C) Rajasthan
Explanation: The fair is held annually in Pushkar (Ajmer district), Rajasthan.
56. The Sundarbans Delta is formed by which rivers?
A) Ganga, Brahmaputra, Meghna
B) Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari
C) Ganga, Mahanadi, Krishna
D) Brahmaputra, Kosi, Teesta
Answer: A) Ganga, Brahmaputra, Meghna
Explanation: The world’s largest delta lies in West Bengal and Bangladesh.
57. The Wular Lake, one of Asia’s largest freshwater lakes, is in –
A) Jammu & Kashmir
B) Himachal Pradesh
C) Uttarakhand
D) Sikkim
Answer: A) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation: Located in Bandipora district, Wular Lake is formed by the Jhelum River.
58. The Bhagoria Festival is celebrated in which Indian state?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Rajasthan
C) Gujarat
D) Maharashtra
Answer: A) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: A tribal festival celebrated by the Bhils and Bhilalas before Holi in western MP.
59. The Khajuraho Temples are located in –
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Rajasthan
C) Odisha
D) Gujarat
Answer: A) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: Built by Chandela rulers, these are UNESCO World Heritage temples known for sculptures.
60. The Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) is located in which city?
A) Ludhiana
B) Chandigarh
C) Amritsar
D) Jalandhar
Answer: C) Amritsar
Explanation: It is the holiest shrine of Sikhism, located in Punjab.
61. Which state is the largest producer of jute in India?
A) Assam
B) West Bengal
C) Bihar
D) Odisha
Answer: B) West Bengal
Explanation: West Bengal produces over 80% of India’s jute, mainly in the Hooghly region.
62. The Lotus Temple is located in which Indian state/UT?
A) Maharashtra
B) Delhi
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Haryana
Answer: B) Delhi
Explanation: A Bahá’í House of Worship, famous for its lotus-shaped architecture.
63. The state with maximum coastline on the eastern coast is –
A) Odisha
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) West Bengal
Answer: C) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: Andhra Pradesh has the longest coastline on India’s eastern seaboard (~975 km).
64. The Great Indian Bustard, state bird of Rajasthan, is found in which region?
A) Chambal Valley
B) Thar Desert
C) Aravalli Hills
D) Vindhyan Plateau
Answer: B) Thar Desert
Explanation: The endangered bird is mainly found in the Desert National Park, Jaisalmer.
65. The famous Hampi ruins are located in which state?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Karnataka
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Kerala
Answer: B) Karnataka
Explanation: Hampi was the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire; a UNESCO World Heritage site.
66. The Chilika Lake, India’s largest brackish water lagoon, is in –
A) Odisha
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) West Bengal
D) Kerala
Answer: A) Odisha
Explanation: Chilika Lake is Asia’s largest coastal lagoon, famous for migratory birds.
67. Which Indian state has the highest number of airports?
A) Maharashtra
B) Gujarat
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: A) Maharashtra
Explanation: Maharashtra has more than 20 airports including international and domestic ones.
68. The state known for Loktak Lake and floating islands (phumdis) is –
A) Tripura
B) Mizoram
C) Manipur
D) Assam
Answer: C) Manipur
Explanation: Loktak Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India, famous for floating vegetation.
69. The Garo, Khasi, and Jaintia Hills are found in which state?
A) Assam
B) Meghalaya
C) Tripura
D) Nagaland
Answer: B) Meghalaya
Explanation: These are the three main hill ranges of Meghalaya.
70. The Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious gathering, is held in which four cities?
A) Allahabad, Haridwar, Ujjain, Nashik
B) Varanasi, Haridwar, Mathura, Ujjain
C) Ujjain, Nashik, Amritsar, Gaya
D) Haridwar, Lucknow, Jaipur, Nashik
Answer: A) Allahabad (Prayagraj), Haridwar, Ujjain, Nashik
Explanation: The Kumbh rotates among these four sacred places every 12 years.
71. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in –
A) Karnataka
B) Kerala
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: B) Kerala
Explanation: Famous for elephants and tigers, located around Periyar Lake in Thekkady.
72. The Girnar Hills and Somnath Temple are in which state?
A) Gujarat
B) Maharashtra
C) Rajasthan
D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: A) Gujarat
Explanation: Both are major pilgrimage sites in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat.
73. The Bokaro Steel Plant is located in which Indian state?
A) Odisha
B) Jharkhand
C) Chhattisgarh
D) West Bengal
Answer: B) Jharkhand
Explanation: Bokaro Steel Plant was set up in 1964 with Soviet collaboration.
74. The state known for the Hornbill Festival is –
A) Assam
B) Nagaland
C) Meghalaya
D) Manipur
Answer: B) Nagaland
Explanation: The Hornbill Festival celebrates the culture and traditions of Nagaland’s tribes.
75. The Silent Valley National Park is located in –
A) Kerala
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Karnataka
D) Assam
Answer: A) Kerala
Explanation: A biodiversity hotspot in the Western Ghats, known for tropical evergreen forests.
76. The state known as the “Land of Forests” is –
A) Jharkhand
B) Chhattisgarh
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Odisha
Answer: A) Jharkhand
Explanation: The word ‘Jharkhand’ literally means ‘Land of Forests,’ due to its rich forest and mineral cover.
77. The Sardar Sarovar Dam is built on which river and in which state?
A) Narmada River, Gujarat
B) Godavari River, Maharashtra
C) Krishna River, Karnataka
D) Mahanadi River, Odisha
Answer: A) Narmada River, Gujarat
Explanation: It is part of the Narmada Valley Project, providing water and power to western India.
78. The state known as “Land of Red Soil” is –
A) Tamil Nadu
B) West Bengal
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Chhattisgarh
Answer: B) West Bengal
Explanation: Large parts of western West Bengal have red lateritic soil, hence the nickname.
79. The Vivekananda Rock Memorial is located in which state?
A) Kerala
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Karnataka
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: B) Tamil Nadu
Explanation: Located at Kanyakumari, it was built in 1970 in honor of Swami Vivekananda.
80. The highest peak in South India – Anamudi – is located in which state?
A) Kerala
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Karnataka
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: A) Kerala
Explanation: Anamudi (2,695 m) is in the Western Ghats, inside Eravikulam National Park.
81. The Bhakra Nangal Dam is situated in which state?
A) Punjab-Himachal Pradesh border
B) Haryana
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Uttarakhand
Answer: A) Punjab-Himachal Pradesh border
Explanation: Built on the Sutlej River, it provides hydroelectric power and irrigation to northern India.
82. The “Gateway of India” is located in which state/UT?
A) Maharashtra
B) Goa
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Kerala
Answer: A) Maharashtra
Explanation: Iconic monument in Mumbai built to commemorate King George V’s visit to India in 1911.
83. The largest producer of natural gas in India is –
A) Gujarat
B) Maharashtra
C) Assam
D) Tripura
Answer: A) Gujarat
Explanation: Gujarat accounts for the largest share of India’s onshore natural gas production.
84. The Kanha National Park, famous for tigers, is located in –
A) Maharashtra
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Chhattisgarh
D) Rajasthan
Answer: B) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: One of India’s oldest and largest tiger reserves, located in the Maikal range.
85. The Nanda Devi Peak is situated in –
A) Uttarakhand
B) Sikkim
C) Himachal Pradesh
D) Jammu & Kashmir
Answer: A) Uttarakhand
Explanation: Nanda Devi (7,816 m) is India’s second-highest mountain peak.
86. The “Steel City of India” is located in which state?
A) Odisha
B) Jharkhand
C) Chhattisgarh
D) West Bengal
Answer: B) Jharkhand
Explanation: Jamshedpur in Jharkhand is called the “Steel City,” home to Tata Steel.
87. The Kaziranga and Manas National Parks are located in –
A) Assam
B) Meghalaya
C) Arunachal Pradesh
D) Tripura
Answer: A) Assam
Explanation: Both are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, famous for rhinos and tigers.
88. The Brahmaputra River flows through which Indian states?
A) Arunachal Pradesh and Assam
B) Assam and Meghalaya
C) Nagaland and Mizoram
D) West Bengal and Bihar
Answer: A) Arunachal Pradesh and Assam
Explanation: The Brahmaputra enters India through Arunachal Pradesh and flows through Assam before entering Bangladesh.
89. The city of lakes – Udaipur – is in which Indian state?
A) Gujarat
B) Rajasthan
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Maharashtra
Answer: B) Rajasthan
Explanation: Udaipur is known for its beautiful artificial lakes and palaces.
90. The state known as “Fruit Bowl of India” is –
A) Himachal Pradesh
B) Uttarakhand
C) Sikkim
D) Meghalaya
Answer: A) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation: The state is famous for apple, plum, and peach orchards.
91. The Marine National Park in India is located in –
A) Gujarat
B) Maharashtra
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Answer: A) Gujarat
Explanation: Located in the Gulf of Kutch, it is India’s first marine sanctuary protecting coral reefs and marine life.
92. The Mawsynram village, famous for highest rainfall in the world, is in –
A) Assam
B) Meghalaya
C) Nagaland
D) Sikkim
Answer: B) Meghalaya
Explanation: Mawsynram receives over 11,800 mm of rainfall annually.
93. The Meenakshi Temple is located in which state?
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Karnataka
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Kerala
Answer: C) Tamil Nadu
Explanation: The Meenakshi Amman Temple is in Madurai, a major Dravidian architectural masterpiece.
94. The Ganga Sagar Mela is held annually in which Indian state?
A) Bihar
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) West Bengal
D) Odisha
Answer: C) West Bengal
Explanation: Held at Sagar Island, it’s one of India’s largest religious fairs after Kumbh Mela.
95. The Lingaraja Temple is located in –
A) Odisha
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Kerala
Answer: A) Odisha
Explanation: Located in Bhubaneswar, it’s one of the finest examples of Kalinga architecture.
96. The Sundari Tree, the name source for Sundarbans, is found in which state?
A) West Bengal
B) Assam
C) Odisha
D) Kerala
Answer: A) West Bengal
Explanation: The Sundari tree dominates the mangrove forests of the Sundarbans delta.
97. The Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) are located in which state?
A) Karnataka
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Kerala
Answer: A) Karnataka
Explanation: KGF was one of the deepest and oldest gold mines in the world, now closed since 2001.
98. The Dudhsagar Waterfall, located on the Mandovi River, is in –
A) Goa
B) Karnataka
C) Maharashtra
D) Kerala
Answer: A) Goa
Explanation: One of India’s tallest waterfalls, located on the Goa–Karnataka border.
99. The state known for the Sattriya dance form is –
A) Manipur
B) Assam
C) Tripura
D) Meghalaya
Answer: B) Assam
Explanation: Sattriya is one of India’s classical dance forms, originated by Srimanta Sankardeva in Assam.
100. The Charminar, an iconic monument, is located in which state?
A) Telangana
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Karnataka
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: A) Telangana
Explanation: The Charminar, built in 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, stands in Hyderabad, Telangana’s capital.