India GK One Liners for Competitive Exams 2026

India GK one liner - State-Wise Breakdown - Every state of India

Himachal Pradesh

• In which year was Himachal Pradesh granted full statehood? - 1971
• Which district of Himachal Pradesh has the highest literacy rate (2011 Census)? - Hamirpur
• What is the name of the tunnel built under the famous Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh? - Atal Tunnel
• Where is Asia's largest natural ice skating rink located in Himachal Pradesh? - Shimla
• In which district is the famous Minjar Fair of Himachal Pradesh held on the banks of the Ravi River? - Chamba
• Which region in Himachal Pradesh is considered the largest apple-producing area in Asia? - Kotgarh (Shimla)
• Which temple in Himachal Pradesh has an architectural style of 'band roof' or 'Khash style'? - Bijli Mahadev Temple (Kullu)
• Which animal has been declared the official state animal of Himachal Pradesh? - Snow Leopard
• In which district is the famous 'Chandra Taal Lake' located in Himachal Pradesh? - Lahaul and Spiti
• Which district of Himachal Pradesh has the highest forest cover percentage? - Chamba
• Which folk dance of Himachal Pradesh has been entered into the Guinness Book of World Records? - Nati
• The Kangra and Basohli painting styles are mainly related to which state? - Himachal Pradesh
• Which city has been declared as the second official capital (winter) of Himachal Pradesh? - Dharamshala
• Where is the Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI) located in Himachal Pradesh? - Kufri (Shimla)
• 'Gurudwara Paonta Sahib', built in memory of the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, is located on the banks of which river? - On the banks of the Yamuna River
• In which district of Himachal Pradesh is the Great Himalayan National Park, which has UNESCO World Heritage status, located? - Kullu
• In which state is the 'Pong Dam Lake' (Maharana Pratap Sagar) Ramsar site located? - Himachal Pradesh
• Which is the smallest Ramsar site in Himachal Pradesh in terms of area? - Renuka Wetland
• In which valley is the famous Pin Valley National Park of Himachal Pradesh located? - Spiti Valley
• Which hill state of India is called the 'Apple Bowl of India'? - Himachal Pradesh

Punjab

• In which year was the state of Punjab reorganized on a linguistic basis? - 1966
• Which Sufi saint laid the foundation of the famous Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) in Punjab? - Sai Mian Mir
• 'Land of Five Rivers' India state? - Punjab
• What is the famous traditional folk dance performed by the women of Punjab? - Giddha
• Which city of Punjab is famous for its hosiery and sports goods industry? - Jalandhar and Ludhiana
• On which river is the 'Bhakra Dam' of the Bhakra-Nangal multipurpose project located? - Sutlej River
• What is the official state animal of Punjab? - Blackbuck
• Where was the political capital of the great Maharaja Ranjit Singh of the Sikh Empire? - Lahore
• In which month is the festival of Baisakhi mainly celebrated in Punjab? - April
• What is the Sikh Akhara martial art style in Punjab that uses sticks and swords? - Gatka
• 'Phulkari', the traditional embroidery art, is related to which state of India? - Punjab
• Who established the 'Khalsa Panth' in Anandpur Sahib, Punjab in 1699 AD? - Guru Gobind Singh Ji
• The traditional utensil-making art of which community in Jandiala Guru, Punjab has been included in the UNESCO list? - Thathera Community
• 'Sarson da Saag and Makke di Roti' is the main cultural food identity of which state? - Punjab
• Near which river flowing in Punjab is the Harike Barrage located, from where the Indira Gandhi Canal originates? - Confluence of Sutlej and Beas
• In which year was the holy Sikh pilgrimage site 'Amritsar' founded by Guru Ramdas Ji? - 1577 AD
• In which state are the 'Harike Lake' and 'Kanjli Lake' Ramsar sites located? - Punjab
• In which city of Punjab is the 'Virasat-e-Khalsa' museum located? - Anandpur Sahib
• Which great freedom fighter was known as 'Sher-e-Punjab'? - Lala Lajpat Rai
• Which agricultural state is called the 'Granary of India'? - Punjab

Haryana

• In which state was the lowest sex ratio (2011 Census) recorded in India? - Haryana (879)
• For how many days did the great war of Mahabharata last in Kurukshetra, Haryana? - 18 days
• In which city of Haryana is the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) located? - Karnal
• Which city of Haryana is called the 'City of Weavers'? - Panipat
• In which state are the Sultanpur National Park and Kalesar National Park located? - Haryana
• Which is considered the state sport of Haryana? - Wrestling
• In which district is the famous 'Surajkund Handicraft Fair' of Haryana organized every year? - Faridabad
• On the recommendation of which commission was the state of Haryana formed on November 1, 1966? - Shah Commission
• What is the famous traditional folk theater style of Haryana? - Swang (Saang)
• In which city of Haryana is the permanent headquarters of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) located? - Gurugram
• From which city of Haryana was the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' scheme launched in 2015? - Panipat
• For which three famous decisive wars is the city of Panipat in Haryana known in history? - Battles of Panipat (1526, 1556, 1761)
• What is the official language of Haryana? - Hindi (Haryanvi dialect)
• Which Sultanate ruler founded the city of Hisar in Haryana in the 14th century? - Firoz Shah Tughlaq
• 'Kalesar National Park' in Haryana is famous for the dense forests of which tree? - Sal trees
• In which holy place is the famous 'Brahma Sarovar' located in Haryana? - Kurukshetra
• Which bird has been declared the official state bird of Haryana? - Black Francolin
• In which district of Haryana is the 'Pinjore Garden' (Yadavindra Garden) located? - Panchkula
• Where is the National Brain Research Centre (NBRC) of Haryana located? - Manesar (Gurugram)
• In which district of Haryana is the famous Harappan site 'Rakhigarhi', which is the largest Harappan site in India, located? - Hisar

Uttarakhand

• In which year was the state of Uttarakhand formed after separating from Uttar Pradesh? - November 9, 2000
• Which place has been declared as the summer capital of Uttarakhand? - Gairsain
• In which state is India's first national park, 'Jim Corbett National Park', located? - Uttarakhand
• In which district of Uttarakhand is the famous 'Valley of Flowers' National Park located? - Chamoli
• What is the confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers in Uttarakhand known as? - Devprayag
• Which pilgrimage site in Uttarakhand is called the 'Yoga Capital of the World'? - Rishikesh
• In which state is India's highest dam, 'Tehri Dam', located? - Uttarakhand (Bhagirathi River)
• Who started the historic 'Chipko Movement' for the protection of forests in Uttarakhand? - Village women and Sunderlal Bahuguna
• In which city is the Forest Research Institute (FRI) located in India? - Dehradun
• Which four holy sites are included in the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand? - Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri
• What type of World Heritage Site is the 'Nanda Devi National Park' in Uttarakhand? - UNESCO Natural World Heritage
• Which major hill station of Uttarakhand is famous as the 'Queen of Hills'? - Mussoorie
• At what altitude is the 'Hemkund Sahib' Gurudwara in Uttarakhand located? - At an altitude of over 4000 meters
• The 'Bhotia' tribe, known for 'Transhumance', belongs to which state? - Uttarakhand
• Which ghat of the Ganges River in Haridwar, Uttarakhand is famous for the evening Aarti? - Har Ki Pauri
• In which district is the famous 'Roopkund Lake' (Mystery Lake) of Uttarakhand located? - Chamoli
• 'Rajaji National Park' is mainly known for the conservation of which animal? - Asian Elephant
• Which animal has been declared the official state animal of Uttarakhand? - Alpine Musk Deer
• Which is the state bird of Uttarakhand? - Himalayan Monal
• Which is the famous folk dance of the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand? - Chholiya Dance

Uttar Pradesh

• Which is the most populous state of India? - Uttar Pradesh
• Which city of Uttar Pradesh is called the 'Perfume Capital' of India? - Kannauj
• In which city of Uttar Pradesh is the famous religious event 'Kumbh Mela' organized? - Prayagraj
• In which district of Uttar Pradesh is the Dudhwa National Park, the only national park there, located? - Lakhimpur Kheri
• In which state of India is the origin and development of the classical dance 'Kathak' considered to be? - Uttar Pradesh
• The city of 'Firozabad' in Uttar Pradesh is world-famous for the manufacturing of which industry? - Glass Bangles
• Which city of Uttar Pradesh is known as the 'Brass City'? - Moradabad
• On the banks of which river is 'Ayodhya', the famous birthplace of Lord Rama, located in Uttar Pradesh? - Saryu River
• Who established the central university 'BHU' located in Uttar Pradesh in 1916? - Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya
• For which industry is the city of Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh famous? - Leather Industry
• What is the famous traditional fine hand-embroidery art of Lucknow city in Uttar Pradesh called? - Chikan Embroidery
• Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of seats (80 Lok Sabha and 31 Rajya Sabha); what type of legislature does it have? - Bicameral (Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council)
• Which famous freedom fighter led the 1857 revolution from Lucknow? - Begum Hazrat Mahal
• For which handicraft industry is the Bhadohi district of Uttar Pradesh famous all over the world? - Carpet Industry
• 'Banarasi Saree', located in Uttar Pradesh, is the historical textile identity of which city? - Varanasi
• What is the official state animal of Uttar Pradesh? - Swamp Deer (Barasingha)
• What is the official state bird of Uttar Pradesh? - Sarus Crane
• Near which district of Uttar Pradesh is the historical city 'Fatehpur Sikri', built by Akbar, located? - Agra
• At which place in Uttar Pradesh did Mahatma Buddha give his first sermon (Dhammacakkappavattana)? - Sarnath (Varanasi)
• 'Manchester of North India'? - Kanpur

Bihar

• What is the total population density (2011 Census) of Bihar state, which is the highest in India? - 1,106 persons per sq km
• In which state is 'Kundgram' of Vaishali, the birthplace of Lord Mahavira Swami, located? - Bihar
• At which place in Bihar did Mahatma Buddha attain enlightenment? - Bodh Gaya
• In which famous festival of Bihar are the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya worshipped? - Chhath Puja
• In which district of Bihar was the world-famous ancient 'Nalanda University' located? - Nalanda District
• From where did Mahatma Gandhi start his first successful Satyagraha in India in 1917? - Champaran (Bihar)
• What is the famous folk painting style of Bihar that is made with rice paste and natural colors? - Madhubani Painting (Mithila Art)
• Which brave landlord led the 1857 revolt in Jagdishpur (Ara), Bihar? - Veer Kunwar Singh
• In which district is Bihar's only national park, 'Valmiki National Park', located? - West Champaran
• At which place in Bihar is the famous tomb of Sher Shah Suri located? - Sasaram
• What is the famous traditional dish of Bihar that is served with Sattu and Ghee? - Litti Chokha
• 'Manjusha Art' is a folk art prevalent in which region of Bihar? - Bhagalpur region
• Which animal has been declared the official state animal of Bihar? - Gaur/Ox
• What was the ancient name of Bihar which was the center of the Mauryan and Gupta empires? - Magadha
• In which place in Bihar did a great religious guru attain Mahaparinirvana (Moksha)? - Lord Mahavira Swami (Pavapuri)
• Which was the initial capital of Magadha among the 16 Mahajanapadas, which is located in Bihar? - Rajgriha (Girivraja)
• 'Pari-Khanda' folk martial art is related to which state of India? - Bihar
• In which direction does the Ganges River flow after entering Bihar from Uttar Pradesh? - West to East
• In which district of Bihar was the first President of independent India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, born? - Siwan (Ziradei)
• Which river is called the 'Sorrow of Bihar' because it changes its course frequently? - Kosi River

Jharkhand

• In the year 2000, after separating from which state did Jharkhand become the 28th state of India? - Bihar (November 15, 2000)
• For what natural feature is Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand, called the 'City of Waterfalls'? - Due to numerous waterfalls
• In which state is the city of 'Dhanbad', known as the 'Coal Capital' of India, located? - Jharkhand
• 'Jamshedpur' (Tatanagar), known as the Steel City, is a major industrial city of which state? - Jharkhand
• In which state are the mines of 'Jadugoda', famous for uranium mining, located? - Jharkhand
• Which festival is celebrated on the new harvest by the Oraon and Munda tribes in Jharkhand? - Sarhul
• Which animal has been declared the official state animal of Jharkhand? - Indian Elephant
• In which state of India is the Chota Nagpur Plateau spread over the largest area? - Jharkhand
• Parshwanath Hill (Sammed Shikhar), located in Giridih, Jharkhand, is the highest pilgrimage site for which religion? - Jainism
• At which place in Jharkhand was India's first iron and steel factory 'TISCO' built in 1907? - Jamshedpur
• From which district has the famous folk dance of Jharkhand, Chhau, gained global recognition? - Seraikela
• Which river flowing in Jharkhand is called the 'Damodar River', which was known as the Sorrow of Bengal? - Damodar River
• 'Birsa Munda', who led the Ulgulan revolt against the British, was a great freedom fighter of which state? - Jharkhand
• What is the official language of Jharkhand? - Hindi
• 'Netarhat', which is called the 'Queen of Chota Nagpur', is a major hill station of which state? - Jharkhand
• In which district is the 'Betla National Park' located in Jharkhand? - Latehar
• 'Hundru Falls' is a famous waterfall located on which river in Jharkhand? - Subarnarekha River
• What is the state tree of Jharkhand? - Sal
• What is the state flower of Jharkhand? - Palash
• With the help of which country was the Bokaro Steel Plant (Jharkhand) established? - Soviet Union (Russia)

Rajasthan

• Which is the largest state of India in terms of area? - Rajasthan
• By what nickname is 'Jaipur', the capital of Rajasthan, known? - Pink City
• Which is the only hill station of Rajasthan? - Mount Abu
• Which is the highest peak of the Aravalli mountain range? - Guru Shikhar (1,722 meters)
• In which district of Rajasthan is the famous 'Keoladeo Ghana National Park' (Bird Paradise) located? - Bharatpur
• Which fort of Rajasthan is called 'Sonar Fort' or 'Golden Fort'? - Jaisalmer Fort
• In which district of Rajasthan is India's famous Pokhran nuclear test site located? - Jaisalmer
• In which state is India's most famous historical mine 'Khetri', known for copper mining, located? - Rajasthan
• Which famous folk dance of Rajasthan is performed by the women of the Sapera community? - Kalbelia
• Who built the 'Vijay Stambh' located in Chittorgarh Fort? - Maharana Kumbha
• In which state of India is the Thar Desert (Great Indian Desert) spread over the largest part? - Rajasthan
• Why is the city of 'Jaisalmer' in Rajasthan famous for its yellow buildings? - Golden City
• Which is the famous folk dance performed by the Bhil tribe of Rajasthan? - Ghoomar
• Why is the city of 'Jodhpur' in Rajasthan known for its blue houses? - Sun City / Blue City
• In which district of Rajasthan is India's famous 'Pushkar Camel Fair' held? - Ajmer (Pushkar)
• To which religion do the famous marble 'Dilwara Temples' located in Mount Abu, Rajasthan belong? - Jainism
• By what nickname is the famous city of 'Udaipur' in Rajasthan known? - City of Lakes
• What is the state animal of Rajasthan? - Camel and Chinkara
• In which district of Rajasthan is Sambhar Lake, a famous saltwater lake in India, located? - Jaipur/Nagaur
• 'Phad Painting' in Rajasthan is mainly based on which folk art? - Stories of folk deities

Gujarat

• Which state of India has the longest coastline? - Gujarat
• Where is 'Gir National Park', the only natural habitat of Asiatic Lions, located? - Gujarat
• In which state is India's first 100% solar-powered village 'Modhera' located? - Gujarat
• The city of 'Ahmedabad' in Gujarat was which city of India declared by UNESCO? - First World Heritage City
• Whose is the world's tallest statue, 'Statue of Unity', located in Kevadia, Gujarat? - Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
• What is 'Rani ki Vav', located in Gujarat, in terms of architecture? - Stepwell
• From which city did the Milk Revolution and 'Amul' start in Gujarat? - Anand
• Where is India's first tidal port and tax-free zone 'Kandla' (Deendayal Port) located? - Gujarat
• Lothal, a famous historical port city in Gujarat, was a site of which ancient civilization? - Indus Valley Civilization
• 'Somnath Temple' located in Gujarat is considered the first Jyotirlinga of which deity? - Lord Shiva
• The famous 'Garba' dance of Gujarat is included in the intangible cultural list of which global organization? - UNESCO (2023)
• For what natural structure is the famous 'Rann of Kutch' of Gujarat famous? - White Salt Desert
• Which famous Harappan city located in Gujarat is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List (40th site)? - Dholavira
• In which city is the 'Patola' saree weaving art of Gujarat mainly famous? - Patan
• 'GIFT City' in Gujarat is an international financial center located near which city? - Gandhinagar
• Which river flowing in Gujarat crosses the Tropic of Cancer twice? - Mahi River
• Which animal has been declared the official state animal of Gujarat? - Asiatic Lion
• On the banks of which river is the Sabarmati Ashram located in Ahmedabad? - Sabarmati River
• 'Bandhani' or 'Bandhej' (Tie and Dye) textile art is mainly prevalent in which states? - Gujarat and Rajasthan
• What is the official language of Gujarat? - Gujarati

Madhya Pradesh

• Which state of India has the most forest cover in terms of area? - Madhya Pradesh
• Which state is called the 'Tiger State' of India? - Madhya Pradesh
• Which world-famous Buddhist monument is located in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh? - Sanchi Stupa
• Which dynasty's kings built the famous temples of Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh? - Chandela Dynasty
• In which state are India's only diamond mines 'Panna' located? - Madhya Pradesh
• Which famous waterfall is located near Jabalpur on the Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh? - Dhuandhar Falls
• Being the largest producer of 'soybean' in India, what is it called the 'Soya Region'? - Madhya Pradesh
• In which mountain range is the famous and only hill station 'Pachmarhi' of Madhya Pradesh located? - Satpura Range
• In which national park of Madhya Pradesh have African cheetahs been resettled? - Kuno National Park
• Which are the ancient prehistoric rock shelter caves located in Madhya Pradesh? - Bhimbetka Caves
• By what nickname is 'Bhopal', the capital of Madhya Pradesh, known? - City of Lakes
• Which caves, located in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh, are famous for paintings? - Bagh Caves
• For which industry is the city of 'Nepanagar' in Madhya Pradesh known? - Newsprint
• 'Chanderi' and 'Maheshwari' sarees of Madhya Pradesh are part of which handloom art? - Traditional silk and cotton weaving
• What is the famous traditional folk theater form of Madhya Pradesh? - Maach
• On the banks of which river is the city of Ujjain, located in Madhya Pradesh, where the Kumbh Mela is held? - Shipra River
• Where is the 'National Museum of Man' (Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya) located? - Bhopal
• What is the official state animal of Madhya Pradesh? - Barasingha (Braidery Breed)
• Which sport has been declared the official state sport of Madhya Pradesh? - Mallakhamb
• Which is the highest mountain peak of Madhya Pradesh? - Dhupgarh (1,350 meters)

Maharashtra

• Which city is called the 'Financial Capital' of India? - Mumbai
• In which cave is the 'Ellora Kailasa Temple' located in Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar), Maharashtra? - Cave Number 16
• In which district of Maharashtra is the famous Ajanta Buddhist cave painting located? - Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad)
• Which famous folk dance of Maharashtra is performed to the beat of a Dholak? - Lavani
• To which deity are the 'Elephanta Caves' located on Gharapuri Island near Mumbai dedicated? - Lord Shiva
• Which city of Maharashtra is known as 'Orange City'? - Nagpur
• In which state is the famous saltwater 'Lonar Lake', formed by meteor impact, located? - Maharashtra
• In which fort did the coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj take place in 1674? - Raigad Fort
• Where is India's largest artificial and container port 'JNPT' (Nhava Sheva) located? - Maharashtra (Mumbai)
• Where is India's first nuclear power plant, 'Tarapur Atomic Power Station', located? - Maharashtra
• 'Queen of Deccan'? - Pune
• What is the famous traditional folk theater form of Maharashtra? - Tamasha
• In which city of Maharashtra is the Kumbh Mela held on the banks of which river? - Godavari River
• The famous hill station 'Mahabaleshwar' located in Maharashtra is the source of which river? - Krishna River
• Who is credited with giving the 'Ganesh Chaturthi' festival a grand public form? - Bal Gangadhar Tilak
• In which year was the historical monument 'Gateway of India' located in Mumbai completed? - 1924
• Which famous saint of Maharashtra composed 'Dnyaneshwari'? - Saint Dnyaneshwar
• What is the famous tribal painting style of Maharashtra that is made on walls? - Warli Painting
• What is the official state animal of Maharashtra? - Indian Giant Squirrel (Shekru)
• At which place is the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) located in Mumbai? - Trombay

Karnataka

• Which city is called the 'Silicon Valley of India'? - Bengaluru
• The city of 'Hampi' in Karnataka is famous for the remains of which medieval empire? - Vijayanagara Empire
• At which place is the huge 'Gommateshwara Statue' of Lord Bahubali located in Karnataka? - Shravanabelagola
• What kind of art is the famous traditional Yakshagana of Karnataka? - Folk Theater and Dance
• Which mines are historically famous for gold mining in Karnataka? - Kolar and Hatti
• By what name is the famous 'Amba Vilas Palace' of Karnataka known worldwide? - Mysore Palace
• In which state is India's highest waterfall, 'Kunchikal Falls', located? - Karnataka (Varahi River)
• The 'Bandipur National Park' located in Karnataka is part of which biosphere? - Nilgiri Biosphere
• Whose tomb is the 'Gol Gumbaz' located in Bijapur, Karnataka? - Mohammed Adil Shah
• What is the official state animal of Karnataka? - Indian Elephant
• The 'Chikmagalur' district of Karnataka is famous for the production of which agricultural crop in India? - Coffee (Arabica)
• 'Father of Carnatic Music'? - Saint Purandara Dasa
• On which river is the Jog Falls (Gersoppa) located in Karnataka? - Sharavathi River
• The famous 'Chennakeshava Temple' located in Belur, Karnataka belongs to which dynasty? - Hoysala Dynasty
• Which temple groups became UNESCO World Heritage Sites (42nd site) in the year 2023? - Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas (Belur, Halebidu)
• What is the official language of Karnataka? - Kannada
• By what nickname is the famous 'Ibrahim Rauza' monument of 'Bijapur' known? - Taj Mahal of South India
• The city of Bhadravathi in Karnataka is famous for which industry? - Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant
• In which city is the headquarters of ISRO located in Karnataka? - Bengaluru
• The Kudremukh National Park in Karnataka was known for the mining of which metal? - Iron Ore

Tamil Nadu

• In which state is India's southernmost point 'Kanyakumari' (Cape Comorin) located? - Tamil Nadu
• What is the famous classical dance of Tamil Nadu? - Bharatnatyam
• Which Chola king built the famous 'Brihadeeswarar Temple' located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu? - Rajaraja Chola I
• 'Pongal' festival of Tamil Nadu is a 4-day harvest festival dedicated to which deity? - Sun God
• Which famous temple is located on the banks of the Vaigai River in the city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu? - Meenakshi Amman Temple
• The famous silk sarees of Tamil Nadu are known worldwide by the name of which city? - Kanchipuram (Kanjeevaram)
• In which state is India's first corporate port 'Kamarajar Port' (Ennore) located? - Tamil Nadu
• Which is the highest peak of the Nilgiri Hills located in Tamil Nadu? - Doddabetta (2,637 meters)
• During which festival is the famous traditional sport 'Jallikattu' of Tamil Nadu held? - Pongal
• In which state are the highest number of Ramsar sites (18 sites) located in India? - Tamil Nadu
• Which tribe residing in the Nilgiri Hills is known for the dairy business? - Toda Tribe
• Which language was the first to get the status of Classical Language in India in 2004? - Tamil
• Which Pallava ruler built the 'Panch Rathas' located in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu? - Narasimhavarman I
• 'Manchester of South India'? - Coimbatore
• What is the official name of the Nilgiri-based 'Ooty' hill station in Tamil Nadu? - Udhagamandalam
• Which of the four Dhams of India is located on Pamban Island in Tamil Nadu? - Rameshwaram (Ramanathaswamy Temple)
• 'Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park' in Tamil Nadu is famous for which rare marine animal? - Dugong (Sea Cow)
• 'Tanjore Painting', famous for its gold foil work, is from where? - Tamil Nadu
• The city of Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu is the main center of which two manufacturing industries? - Matchbox and Firecracker industry
• Who wrote the famous Tamil epic 'Silappadikaram'? - Ilango Adigal

Kerala

• According to the 2011 Census, which state has the highest literacy rate (94%) in India? - Kerala
• According to the 2011 Census, which state has the highest sex ratio (1084) in India? - Kerala
• What are the two major classical dances of Kerala? - Kathakali and Mohiniyattam
• Which is the biggest traditional harvest festival of Kerala? - Onam
• What is the famous 'Vallam Kali' competition organized during Onam in Kerala? - Snake Boat Race
• 'Spice Garden of India'? - Kerala
• In which state is India's longest lake 'Vembanad Lake' located? - Kerala
• 'Periyar National Park' located in Kerala is mainly famous for which animal? - Asian Elephant
• By what name is the city of 'Kochi' in Kerala known due to its natural harbor? - Queen of the Arabian Sea
• Which is the world's first fully solar-powered international airport? - Cochin International Airport
• 'Silent Valley' National Park of Kerala is famous for which rare animal? - Lion-tailed Macaque
• On the coast of which state does the South-West Monsoon first hit in India? - Kerala (Malabar Coast)
• Which is the famous arch dam built on the Periyar River in Kerala? - Idukki Dam
• What is the famous ancient martial art form of Kerala? - Kalaripayattu
• What is the elaborate vegetarian meal served on a banana leaf on Onam called? - Sadya
• To which God is the famous 'Sabarimala Temple' of Kerala dedicated? - भगवान अय्यप्पा
• What are the backwater lakes found in the coastal areas of Kerala called in the local language? - Kayal
• 'Venice of the East'? - Alappuzha (Alleppey)
• Which animal has been declared the official state animal of Kerala? - Indian Elephant
• What is the traditional matrilineal family system called in the Nair community of Kerala? - Marumakkathayam

Andhra Pradesh & Telangana

• Which was the first state of independent India formed on a linguistic basis? - Andhra Pradesh (October 1, 1953)
• On which date was the state of Telangana officially formed? - June 2, 2014
• Which world-famous temple is located on the Seshachalam hills of Andhra Pradesh? - Tirumala Tirupati Temple
• Which historical monument was built in 1591 in Hyderabad, the capital of Telangana? - Charminar
• What is the name of the ISRO satellite launch center located in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh? - Satish Dhawan Space Centre
• Telangana's 39th UNESCO World Heritage site 'Kakatiya Rudreshwara Temple' is famous by what name? - Ramappa Temple
• What is the famous classical dance style of Andhra Pradesh? - Kuchipudi
• Whose huge statue is situated in the center of Telangana's famous Hussain Sagar Lake? - Lord Buddha
• For which feature is the 'Veerabhadra Temple' located in Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh famous? - Hanging Pillar
• Why is Hyderabad called the 'City of Pearls'? - City of Pearls
• Which city is being developed as the new administrative capital of Andhra Pradesh? - Amaravati
• Telangana's famous 'Bathukamma' festival is a flower festival made of what? - Natural fresh flowers
• What type of port is the 'Visakhapatnam' port of Andhra Pradesh? - Deepest landlocked natural port
• The historical 'Golconda Fort' located in Warangal, Telangana was famous for which treasure? - Kohinoor Diamond
• What is used in the famous Kalamkari textile art of Andhra Pradesh? - Bamboo pen and natural colors
• Where was India's first 'floating solar power plant' established in Telangana? - Ramagundam
• The famous freshwater 'Kolleru Lake' in Andhra Pradesh is between the deltas of which two rivers? - Godavari and Krishna
• Which animal has been declared the official state animal of Telangana? - Spotted Deer (Jinka)
• Which saltwater lake is located on the border of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu? - Pulicat Lake
• Which famous lake connects the cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad? - हुसैन सागर झील

Odisha & Chhattisgarh

• By what name is the famous 'Konark Sun Temple' of Odisha also known? - Black Pagoda
• In which state is India's largest saltwater coastal lake (lagoon) 'Chilika Lake' located? - Odisha
• In which state is India's longest dam, 'Hirakud Dam', built on the Mahanadi River, located? - Odisha (Sumbhalpur)
• In which year was the state of Chhattisgarh formed after separating from Madhya Pradesh? - November 1, 2000
• 'Rice Bowl of India'? - Chhattisgarh
• By what nickname is 'Chitrakoot Falls' located in Chhattisgarh known? - Niagara Falls of India
• Which famous festival is taken out every year in Puri city of Odisha in honor of Lord Jagannath? - Rath Yatra
• With the help of which country was the 'Bhilai Steel Plant' of Chhattisgarh established? - Soviet Union (Russia)
• 'Simlipal National Park' located in Odisha is known for the conservation of which animal? - Tiger and Elephant
• What is the famous folk theater and folk singing style of Chhattisgarh? - Pandwani (Teejan Bai)
• On which occasion is the famous agriculture-based festival 'Nuakhai' celebrated in Odisha? - Welcoming the new harvest
• In which state are the mines of 'Bailadila', famous for iron ore mining, located? - Chhattisgarh
• What is the biggest art and cultural classical dance of Odisha? - Odissi
• Which animal has been declared the official state animal of Chhattisgarh? - Wild Water Buffalo
• For which scientific work is Odisha's 'Abdul Kalam Island' (Wheeler Island) known? - Missile testing
• Which is the famous natural cave located in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh? - Kotumsar Cave
• What is the famous folk art of Odisha that is made by painting on cloth or palm leaf? - Pattachitra Art
• Which famous folk dance is performed in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh? - Gaur Dance
• What is considered the state animal of Odisha? - Sambar Deer
• What is the position of Chhattisgarh in India in terms of 'Kosa Silk' production? - Leading state

Assam & Meghalaya

• Where is 'Kaziranga National Park', world-famous for the one-horned Indian rhinoceros, located? - Assam
• In which state is 'Mawsynram', the place with the highest average annual rainfall in the world, located? - Meghalaya
• Which is the most prominent cultural and folk dance festival of Assam? - Bihu
• What are the three main tribes living in Meghalaya? - Garo, Khasi, and Jaintia
• What is Majuli, located in the middle of the Brahmaputra River in Assam? - World's largest river island
• What are the natural bridges built by Khasi tribes on the rivers of Meghalaya called? - Living Root Bridges
• Which famous Shaktipeeth is located on the Nilachal Hill in Guwahati, Assam? - Kamakhya Devi Temple
• 'Scotland of the East'? - Shillong (Meghalaya)
• Which is the highest tea-producing state in India? - Assam
• On which hills is the 'Nokrek Biosphere Reserve' located in Meghalaya? - Garo Hills
• Where was India's first commercial mineral oil well discovered in 1889? - Digboi (Assam)
• For what feature is the village of 'Mawlynnong' in Meghalaya known? - Asia's cleanest village
• Who started the famous classical dance 'Sattriya' of Assam? - Srimanta Sankardev
• Near which city is the famous Umiam Lake (Bada Pani) of Meghalaya located? - Shillong
• Which national park of Assam, located on the banks of the Manas River, is a UNESCO heritage site? - Manas National Park
• Where is the headquarters of the 'North Eastern Council' for the development of North East India located? - Shillong (Meghalaya)
• Which famous golden silk variety of Assam has received the GI tag? - Muga Silk
• Which festival of the Garo tribe is celebrated as a 100-drum festival in Meghalaya? - Wangala Festival
• Which famous fair is held annually in the month of June at the Kamakhya Temple in Assam? - Ambubachi Mela
• What is the official state animal of Assam state? - एक सींग वाला गैंडा

North-Eastern States: Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Arunachal & Sikkim

• Which famous festival is organized in Nagaland every year from December 1 to 10? - Hornbill Festival
• In which state is 'Loktak Lake', the largest freshwater lake in North-East India, located? - Manipur
• Which is the world's only floating national park located in Loktak Lake, Manipur? - Keibul Lamjao
• 'Bamboo Dance' Cheraw? - Cheraw Dance
• Which state of India is surrounded by Bangladesh's international border on three sides? - Tripura
• Which is the first organic state of India to adopt 100% organic farming? - Sikkim
• In which state is the highest mountain peak of the Himalayas in India, 'Kanchenjunga', located? - Sikkim
• In which state is India's largest Buddhist monastery, 'Tawang Monastery', located? - Arunachal Pradesh
• According to the 2011 Census, which state has the lowest population density (17 persons/sq km) in India? - Arunachal Pradesh
• What is found in the highest quantity in India (84.53%) in terms of percentage in Mizoram? - Forest cover percentage
• What is the famous traditional martial art of Manipur played with swords and spears? - Thang-Ta
• Which is the biggest and famous spring festival of Mizoram? - Chapchar Kut
• Which famous historical palace is located in Agartala, the capital of Tripura? - Ujjayanta Palace
• Which lake of Sikkim freezes in winter and is sacred to Buddhists and Hindus? - Tsomgo Lake (Changu Lake)
• In which state does the sunrise first occur in India? - Arunachal Pradesh (in Dong/Kibithu)
• What is the official language of Nagaland? - English
• Kanchenjunga National Park of Sikkim is the only UNESCO heritage of which type in India? - Mixed World Heritage Site
• 'Keibul Lamjao', the famous floating park of Manipur, is the habitat of which rare deer? - Sangai Deer (Dancing Deer)
• Which national park of Arunachal Pradesh is famous for flying squirrels? - Namdapha National Park
• In which year did Sikkim become the 22nd full state of India? - 1975 (36th Constitutional Amendment)

Union Territories: Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Andaman-Nicobar & Lakshadweep

• Under which article was Jammu and Kashmir reorganized after making it ineffective on August 5, 2019? - Article 370
• From which date did Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh come into existence as two separate Union Territories? - 31 October 2019
• Where is India's largest natural freshwater lake, 'Wular Lake', located? - Jammu and Kashmir
• Where is 'Hemis National Park', the largest national park in India in terms of area, located? - Ladakh
• What is the world-famous expensive wool obtained from the Changthangi goats of Ladakh called? - Pashmina Wool
• Which waterway separates the Andaman and Nicobar Islands? - 10 Degree Channel
• In which island group is India's only active volcano 'Barren Island' located? - Andaman Islands
• Which famous historical British jail is located in Port Blair? - Cellular Jail (Kala Pani)
• What has been renamed as the new name of 'Ross Island' of Andaman? - Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island
• What is the capital and administrative center of the Lakshadweep group? - Kavaratti
• Which is the coral-built island group of India located in the Arabian Sea? - Lakshadweep group
• On which island was India's southernmost point 'Indira Point' located? - Great Nicobar
• Which is the most famous traditional folk dance of Jammu and Kashmir? - रऊफ (Rauf)
• Which famous saltwater lake is located at an altitude of 14,000 feet in Ladakh? - Pangong Tso Lake
• Where is the 'Dachigam National Park', famous for the conservation of the Kashmiri stag 'Hangul', located? - Jammu and Kashmir
• The Andaman and Nicobar Islands come under the jurisdiction of which High Court? - Calcutta High Court
• The Lakshadweep group comes under the jurisdiction of which High Court? - केरल उच्च न्यायालय
• What has been renamed as the new name of 'Havelock Island' of Andaman? - Swaraj Dweep
• On the banks of which river is Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, located? - Jhelum River
• Which city is the administrative headquarters of Ladakh? - Leh

Union Territories: Chandigarh, Delhi, Puducherry, Daman-Diu & Dadra-Nagar Haveli

• Which is the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana and the first planned city of India? - Chandigarh
• Who built the famous 'Rock Garden' located in Chandigarh from waste and stones? - Nek Chand
• Which is India's first Union Territory to become a 100% solar energy-powered region? - Diu
• Which Union Territory is famous for French colonial architecture and beaches? - Puducherry
• Who founded the international experimental meditation city 'Auroville' located in Puducherry? - Mira Alfassa (The Mother)
• In which year was a UT formed by merging Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu? - January 26, 2020
• Which is the symbol of Chandigarh city which is in the shape of an open hand? - Open Hand Monument
• The jurisdiction of Puducherry is spread across how many states (Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala) of India? - In 3 states (Puducherry, Karaikal, Yanam, Mahe)
• Which has been made the joint capital of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu? - Daman
• Which is the famous beautiful man-made lake located in Chandigarh? - Sukhna Lake
• On the coast of which state is the 'Mahe' region of Puducherry geographically located? - केरल (मालाबार तट)
• On the coast of which state is the 'Yanam' region of Puducherry geographically located? - Andhra Pradesh
• Under whose jurisdiction do Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman-Diu come? - Bombay High Court
• Puducherry comes under the jurisdiction of which High Court? - Madras High Court
• Chandigarh comes under the jurisdiction of which High Court? - Punjab and Haryana High Court
• By which constitutional amendment did Delhi get the special status of 'National Capital Territory' (NCT)? - 69th Constitutional Amendment (1991)
• 'Raj Ghat' located in Delhi is the memorial site of which great national leader? - Mahatma Gandhi
• Which 'Asia's largest Tulip Garden' / 'Rose Garden' located in Chandigarh is famous by what name? - Zakir Hussain Rose Garden
• Where is India's new National War Memorial located in Delhi? - India Gate Complex
• Which is the main river of Dadra and Nagar Haveli? - Damanganga River