Indian States, Capitals & Borders — 20 MCQ Practice
Covering Indian states' borders, international boundaries with neighboring countries (McMahon Line, Radcliffe Line), Census 2011 facts, and state capitals - a must-attempt quiz for Static GK preparation.
Which Indian state shares its borders with the maximum number of other states?
Uttar Pradesh shares its borders with 8 states (Uttarakhand, HP, Haryana, Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar) and 1 UT (Delhi).
Which Indian state is surrounded by Bangladesh on three of its sides?
Tripura shares an extensive international border with Bangladesh, which surrounds the state from its north, south, and west directions.
Through how many Indian states does the Tropic of Cancer pass?
The Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N latitude) passes through 8 Indian states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram.
India shares its longest land border with which of the following neighboring countries?
India shares its longest international land boundary with Bangladesh, stretching approximately 4,096.7 kilometers.
With which country does India share its shortest land border?
India shares its shortest international land boundary with Afghanistan, measuring about 106 kilometers along the Wakhan Corridor in Ladakh.
Which is the smallest state in India by land area?
Goa is the smallest state in India by land area, covering an area of approximately 3,702 square kilometers.
Which is the largest state in India by land area?
Rajasthan became the largest state in India by area (342,239 sq km) in 2000, after Madhya Pradesh was bifurcated to create Chhattisgarh.
The boundary line that demarcates India and China is known as:
The McMahon Line is the effective boundary line between the northeastern region of India and the Tibet region of China, negotiated in 1914.
Which strait separates the main peninsula of India from the island nation of Sri Lanka?
The Palk Strait is a narrow channel of water lying between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Mannar district of Sri Lanka.
Where is the southernmost point of India, known as Indira Point, located?
Indira Point, the southernmost point of India's territory, is located on the Great Nicobar Island of the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago.
What is the name of the northernmost point of Indian territory?
Indira Col is the northernmost point of India's territory, located in the Karakoram Range on the Siachen Glacier.
Which of the following is the only Union Territory in India that has its own independent High Court?
The High Court of Delhi was established in 1966, making Delhi the only Union Territory in India to possess its own separate High Court.
What is the capital of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep?
Kavaratti is the capital, administrative headquarters, and principal town of the archipelago Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
The standard meridian of India (82°30' E longitude) passes through which of the following cities?
The Standard Meridian of India (82.5° E) passes through Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh, determining the Indian Standard Time (IST).
Which of the following states is the most populous state in India according to the 2011 Census?
With a population of nearly 200 million, Uttar Pradesh was recorded as the most populous state in India during the 2011 Census.
According to the 2011 Census, which Indian state has the lowest population?
Sikkim is the least populous state in India, with a population of approximately 610,577 according to the official 2011 Census.
Which of the following Indian states recorded the highest literacy rate in the 2011 Census?
Kerala recorded the highest literacy rate in India at 94.00% in the 2011 Census, followed closely by the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
On which date was the state of Telangana officially carved out of Andhra Pradesh as India's 29th state?
Telangana was officially formed on June 2, 2014, with Hyderabad as the joint capital of both states for a transitional period of ten years.
Which Union Territory of India has the lowest population density according to the 2011 Census?
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands had the lowest population density among UTs at 46 people per square kilometer in the 2011 Census.
Which state of India is known as the 'Land of five rivers'?
Punjab is called the 'Land of five rivers' (Beas, Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi, Sutlej), derived from the Persian words 'Panj' (five) and 'Ab' (water).