States and Union Territories of India

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Which state is known as the "Land of Five Rivers"?

  1. Punjab

  2. Haryana

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Rajasthan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Punjab is known as the "Land of Five Rivers" because it is home to five major rivers: the Indus, the Jhelum, the Chenab, the Ravi, and the Sutlej.

Which state is the largest by area in India?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajasthan is the largest state in India by area, covering an area of 342,239 square kilometers.

Which state is the smallest by area in India?

  1. Goa

  2. Sikkim

  3. Mizoram

  4. Nagaland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Goa is the smallest state in India by area, covering an area of 3,702 square kilometers.

Which state has the longest coastline in India?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gujarat has the longest coastline in India, stretching for 1,600 kilometers.

Which state is known as the "Spice Garden of India"?

  1. Kerala

  2. Karnataka

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kerala is known as the "Spice Garden of India" because it is home to a wide variety of spices, including pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Which state is known as the "Land of the Rising Sun"?

  1. Arunachal Pradesh

  2. Assam

  3. Meghalaya

  4. Nagaland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arunachal Pradesh is known as the "Land of the Rising Sun" because it is the easternmost state in India and is the first to see the sunrise.

Which state is known as the "Heart of India"?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Madhya Pradesh is known as the "Heart of India" because it is located in the center of the country.

Which state is known as the "Gateway of India"?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Gujarat

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maharashtra is known as the "Gateway of India" because it is home to the city of Mumbai, which is the financial capital of India and a major port city.

Which state is known as the "Land of the Thunderbolts"?

  1. Meghalaya

  2. Arunachal Pradesh

  3. Assam

  4. Nagaland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Meghalaya is known as the "Land of the Thunderbolts" because it is one of the wettest places on Earth and experiences frequent thunderstorms.

Which state is known as the "Land of the Blue Mountains"?

  1. Uttarakhand

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Ladakh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttarakhand is known as the "Land of the Blue Mountains" because it is home to the Himalayas, which are known for their blue-tinted peaks.

Which state is known as the "Land of the Red Fort"?

  1. Delhi

  2. Haryana

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Rajasthan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Delhi is known as the "Land of the Red Fort" because it is home to the Red Fort, which is a historic fort built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.

Which state is known as the "Land of the Taj Mahal"?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh is known as the "Land of the Taj Mahal" because it is home to the Taj Mahal, which is a mausoleum built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

Which state is known as the "Land of the Golden Temple"?

  1. Punjab

  2. Haryana

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Rajasthan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Punjab is known as the "Land of the Golden Temple" because it is home to the Golden Temple, which is the holiest shrine of the Sikh religion.

Which state is known as the "Land of the Konark Temple"?

  1. Odisha

  2. West Bengal

  3. Jharkhand

  4. Chhattisgarh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Odisha is known as the "Land of the Konark Temple" because it is home to the Konark Temple, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known for its intricate carvings and sculptures.

Which state is known as the "Land of the Hawa Mahal"?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajasthan is known as the "Land of the Hawa Mahal" because it is home to the Hawa Mahal, which is a palace built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in the 18th century.

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