Andhra Pradesh
Q1. What is the capital of Andhra Pradesh?
A1. Amaravati (de facto capital functions from Velagapudi, Amaravati region).
Q2. Which river is known as the “Dakshina Ganga” of Andhra Pradesh?
A2. River Godavari.
Q3. Famous temple of Lord Venkateswara is located at?
A3. Tirupati, Tirumala.
Q4. Which dance form originated in Andhra Pradesh?
A4. Kuchipudi.
Q5. Largest city of Andhra Pradesh?
A5. Visakhapatnam.
Arunachal Pradesh
Q6. Capital of Arunachal Pradesh?
A6. Itanagar.
Q7. Which pass connects Arunachal Pradesh with Tibet?
A7. Bum La Pass.
Q8. State animal of Arunachal Pradesh?
A8. Mithun (Gayal).
Q9. Major river of Arunachal Pradesh?
A9. Siang (Brahmaputra in Tibet is called Yarlung Tsangpo).
Q10. Famous monastery located in Tawang?
A10. Tawang Monastery.
Assam
Q11. Capital of Assam?
A11. Dispur (Guwahati is the largest city).
Q12. Assam is famous for which crop worldwide?
A12. Tea.
Q13. Which national park is famous for one-horned rhinoceros?
A13. Kaziranga National Park.
Q14. Bihu is the famous festival of which state?
A14. Assam.
Q15. Which river flows through Assam?
A15. Brahmaputra.
Bihar
Q16. Capital of Bihar?
A16. Patna.
Q17. Bodh Gaya in Bihar is famous for what?
A17. Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment here.
Q18. Which river is known as the lifeline of Bihar?
A18. Ganga.
Q19. Who was the founder of Maurya dynasty, born in Bihar?
A19. Chandragupta Maurya.
Q20. Nalanda University was located in which state?
A20. Bihar.
Chhattisgarh
Q21. Capital of Chhattisgarh?
A21. Raipur.
Q22. State animal of Chhattisgarh?
A22. Wild buffalo.
Q23. Chitrakote waterfall (Niagara of India) is in which state?
A23. Chhattisgarh.
Q24. Bastar region of Chhattisgarh is famous for what?
A24. Tribal culture and Dussehra festival.
Q25. Which mineral is Chhattisgarh rich in?
A25. Iron ore.
Goa
Q26. Capital of Goa?
A26. Panaji.
Q27. Largest city of Goa?
A27. Vasco da Gama.
Q28. Goa was liberated from Portuguese rule in which year?
A28. 1961.
Q29. Famous beach in Goa known for nightlife?
A29. Baga Beach.
Q30. Basilica of Bom Jesus in Goa is famous for what?
A30. Preserves the body of St. Francis Xavier.
Gujarat
Q31. Capital of Gujarat?
A31. Gandhinagar.
Q32. Largest city of Gujarat?
A32. Ahmedabad.
Q33. Gir National Park in Gujarat is famous for which animal?
A33. Asiatic Lion.
Q34. World’s tallest statue “Statue of Unity” is dedicated to whom?
A34. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Q35. Which festival of Gujarat is world famous for kite flying?
A35. Uttarayan (Makar Sankranti).
Haryana
Q36. Capital of Haryana?
A36. Chandigarh (shared with Punjab).
Q37. Panipat in Haryana is famous for what?
A37. Three historic battles of Panipat.
Q38. Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary is in which state?
A38. Haryana.
Q39. Haryana is famous for which traditional wrestling sport?
A39. Kushti (Pehlwani).
Q40. Kurukshetra in Haryana is linked with which epic?
A40. Mahabharata.
Himachal Pradesh
Q41. Capital of Himachal Pradesh?
A41. Shimla (summer), Dharamshala (winter).
Q42. State animal of Himachal Pradesh?
A42. Snow Leopard.
Q43. Himachal Pradesh is famous for which fruit?
A43. Apple (Apple State of India).
Q44. Dalai Lama resides in which town of Himachal Pradesh?
A44. McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala.
Q45. Popular hill station of Himachal Pradesh also known as “Valley of Gods”?
A45. Manali.
Q46. Capital of Jharkhand?
A46. Ranchi.
Q47. Jharkhand is rich in which mineral?
A47. Coal.
Q48. Dassam and Hundru waterfalls are located in which state?
A48. Jharkhand.
Q49. Tribal dance of Jharkhand?
A49. Chhau.
Q50. Steel city of India, located in Jharkhand?
A50. Jamshedpur.
Karnataka
Q51. Capital of Karnataka?
A51. Bengaluru.
Q52. Famous Hampi ruins in Karnataka belong to which dynasty?
A52. Vijayanagara Empire.
Q53. Jog Falls is located in which state?
A53. Karnataka.
Q54. Which city of Karnataka is called the “Silicon Valley of India”?
A54. Bengaluru.
Q55. Classical dance form of Karnataka?
A55. Yakshagana.
Kerala
Q56. Capital of Kerala?
A56. Thiruvananthapuram.
Q57. Kerala is famous for which type of landscape?
A57. Backwaters.
Q58. Classical dance form of Kerala?
A58. Kathakali.
Q59. The famous boat race held in Kerala is called?
A59. Vallam Kali (Snake Boat Race).
Q60. Silent Valley National Park is in which state?
A60. Kerala.
Madhya Pradesh
Q61. Capital of Madhya Pradesh?
A61. Bhopal.
Q62. Khajuraho temples are famous for what?
A62. Erotic sculptures and Nagara-style architecture.
Q63. Kanha National Park is in which state?
A63. Madhya Pradesh.
Q64. Madhya Pradesh is popularly called?
A64. “Heart of India.”
Q65. The Bhimbetka caves in Madhya Pradesh are famous for what?
A65. Prehistoric rock paintings.
Maharashtra
Q66. Capital of Maharashtra?
A66. Mumbai.
Q67. Financial capital of India?
A67. Mumbai.
Q68. Ajanta and Ellora caves are in which state?
A68. Maharashtra.
Q69. State animal of Maharashtra?
A69. Indian Giant Squirrel.
Q70. Popular festival of Maharashtra dedicated to Lord Ganesha?
A70. Ganesh Chaturthi.
Manipur
Q71. Capital of Manipur?
A71. Imphal.
Q72. Classical dance form of Manipur?
A72. Manipuri.
Q73. Loktak Lake in Manipur is famous for what?
A73. Floating islands (Phumdis).
Q74. Manipur is the birthplace of which modern sport?
A74. Polo.
Q75. State animal of Manipur?
A75. Sangai (brow-antlered deer).
Meghalaya
Q76. Capital of Meghalaya?
A76. Shillong.
Q77. Which city is known as the “Scotland of the East”?
A77. Shillong.
Q78. Wettest place on Earth is located in Meghalaya. Name it.
A78. Mawsynram (and Cherrapunji).
Q79. Famous bridges made of living tree roots are found in?
A79. Meghalaya.
Q80. Main tribes of Meghalaya?
A80. Khasi, Garo, Jaintia.
Mizoram
Q81. Capital of Mizoram?
A81. Aizawl.
Q82. Meaning of the word “Mizoram”?
A82. Land of the hill people.
Q83. State animal of Mizoram?
A83. Serow.
Q84. Chapchar Kut is the famous festival of which state?
A84. Mizoram.
Q85. Main language spoken in Mizoram?
A85. Mizo (Lushai).
Nagaland
Q86. Capital of Nagaland?
A86. Kohima.
Q87. Largest city of Nagaland?
A87. Dimapur.
Q88. Famous Hornbill Festival is celebrated in which state?
A88. Nagaland.
Q89. Major tribe of Nagaland?
A89. Naga tribes (Angami, Ao, Sema, etc.).
Q90. State bird of Nagaland?
A90. Blyth’s Tragopan.
Odisha
Q91. Capital of Odisha?
A91. Bhubaneswar.
Q92. Konark Sun Temple is in which state?
A92. Odisha.
Q93. Chilika Lake in Odisha is famous for what?
A93. Largest brackish water lagoon in India.
Q94. Famous Rath Yatra is associated with which temple?
A94. Jagannath Temple, Puri.
Q95. Classical dance form of Odisha?
A95. Odissi.
Punjab
Q96. Capital of Punjab?
A96. Chandigarh (shared with Haryana).
Q97. Golden Temple is located in which city?
A97. Amritsar.
Q98. Punjab literally means?
A98. Land of Five Rivers.
Q99. Popular folk dance of Punjab?
A99. Bhangra (also Giddha).
Q100. Operation Blue Star took place in which year?
A100. 1984.
GK questions about union territories
Union Territories of India — Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Andaman & Nicobar, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu, Lakshadweep, Puducherry.
Delhi (UR)
Q101. Delhi is officially called?
A101. National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi.
Q102. India’s Parliament House is located in?
A102. New Delhi.
Q103. Red Fort in Delhi was built by?
A103. Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.
Q104. Which international airport serves Delhi?
A104. Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Q105. Lotus Temple in Delhi is dedicated to which faith?
A105. Baháʼí Faith.
Jammu & Kashmir (UT)
Q106. Capital of Jammu & Kashmir?
A106. Jammu (winter), Srinagar (summer).
Q107. Dal Lake is famous for what?
A107. Houseboats and Shikaras.
Q108. Mughal Gardens are located in?
A108. Srinagar.
Q109. Amarnath cave is dedicated to which deity?
A109. Lord Shiva.
Q110. Jammu & Kashmir is known as?
A110. “Paradise on Earth.”
Ladakh (UT)
Q111. Capital of Ladakh?
A111. Leh and Kargil.
Q112. Pangong Lake is located in which UT?
A112. Ladakh.
Q113. Hemis Monastery is famous for what?
A113. Buddhist culture and festival.
Q114. World’s highest motorable pass Khardung La is in?
A114. Ladakh.
Q115. Ladakh is also called?
A115. “Land of High Passes.”
Andaman & Nicobar Islands (UT)
Q116. Capital of Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
A116. Port Blair.
Q117. Famous cellular jail in Port Blair is also called?
A117. Kala Pani.
Q118. Which island is known for Radhanagar Beach?
A118. Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep).
Q119. Which tribe is known as one of the oldest inhabitants of the islands?
A119. Sentinelese.
Q120. Ross Island is now renamed as?
A120. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Island.
Chandigarh (UT)
Q121. Chandigarh is capital of which two states?
A121. Punjab and Haryana.
Q122. Chandigarh was designed by which French architect?
A122. Le Corbusier.
Q123. Famous garden in Chandigarh?
A123. Rock Garden by Nek Chand.
Q124. Chandigarh is known as?
A124. “The City Beautiful.”
Q125. Located at the foothills of which range?
A125. Shivalik Hills.
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu (UT)
Q126. Capital of this UT?
A126. Daman.
Q127. Languages widely spoken?
A127. Gujarati, Hindi.
Q128. Famous sea fort in Diu?
A128. Diu Fort.
Q129. The UT was formed by merging which territories in 2020?
A129. Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
Q130. Portuguese ruled this UT until which year?
A130. 1961.
Lakshadweep (UT)
Q131. Capital of Lakshadweep?
A131. Kavaratti.
Q132. Lakshadweep means?
A132. “Hundred Thousand Islands.”
Q133. Which sea surrounds Lakshadweep?
A133. Arabian Sea.
Q134. Lakshadweep is famous for which marine resource?
A134. Coral reefs.
Q135. Minicoy is part of which UT?
A135. Lakshadweep.
Puducherry (UT)
Q136. Capital of Puducherry UT?
A136. Puducherry city.
Q137. Puducherry was once a colony of which European power?
A137. France.
Q138. Which experimental township is located in Puducherry?
A138. Auroville.
Q139. The famous Sri Aurobindo Ashram is in?
A139. Puducherry.
Q140. Puducherry is also known as?
A140. “French Riviera of the East.”
