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Prelims 2026

1 question
GeographyIndian Human and Economic GeographyStates, Union Territories and Administrative GeographyMedium (editorial estimate)
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Statement based
Skill:
Concept understanding
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States, Union Territories and Administrative Geography

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2026 · Q26

Prelims 2026, question 26: States, Union Territories and Administrative Geography

Which of the following with reference to Indian States is/are not correct? 1. Uttar Pradesh shares its boundary with the highest number of other Indian States. 2. Rajasthan shares the longest international border among all Indian States. 3. Sikkim is the only State that shares its boundary with just one other Indian State. Select the answer using the code given below:

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Prelims 2025

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GeographyIndian Human and Economic GeographyStates, Union Territories and Administrative GeographyHard
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Pairs
Skill:
Fact recall
2025 · Q52

Prelims 2025, question 52: States, Union Territories and Administrative Geography

Consider the following pairs: State – Description I. Arunachal Pradesh : The capital is named after a fort, and the State has two National Parks. II. Nagaland : The State came into existence on the basis of a Constitutional Amendment Act. III. Tripura : Initially a Part 'C' State, it became a centrally administered territory with the reorganization of States in 1956 and later attained the status of a full-fledged State. How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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Prelims 2017

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GeographyIndian Human and Economic GeographyStates, Union Territories and Administrative GeographyEasy (editorial estimate)
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Map / location
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
States, Union Territories and Administrative Geography · Indian Human and Economic Geography
Related topics:
Location, Extent and Physiographic Framework of India

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2017 · Q49

Prelims 2017, question 49: States, Union Territories and Administrative Geography

If you travel by road from Kohima to Kottayam, what is the minimum number of States within India through which you can travel, including the origin and the destination?

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Prelims 2016

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GeographyIndian Human and Economic GeographyStates, Union Territories and Administrative GeographyMedium (editorial estimate)
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Pairs
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
States, Union Territories and Administrative Geography · Consider the following pairs :
Related topics:
Architecture, Temples and Built Heritage

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2016 · Q94

Prelims 2016, question 94: States, Union Territories and Administrative Geography

Consider the following pairs : Famous place | Region 1. Bodhgaya : Baghelkhand 2. Khajuraho : Bundelkhand 3. Shirdi : Vidarbha 4. Nasik (Nashik) : Malwa 5. Tirupati : Rayalaseema Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

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Prelims 2015

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GeographyIndian Human and Economic GeographyStates, Union Territories and Administrative GeographyEasy
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Map / location
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
States, Union Territories and Administrative Geography
Related topics:
Festivals, Crafts and Living Traditions
2015 · Q69

Prelims 2015, question 69: States, Union Territories and Administrative Geography

In a particular region in India, the local people train the roots of living trees into robust bridges across the streams. As the time passes, these bridges become stronger. These unique 'living root bridges' are found in

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Prelims 2014

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GeographyIndian Human and Economic GeographyStates, Union Territories and Administrative GeographyEasy
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Pairs
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
States, Union Territories and Administrative Geography
Related topics:
National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries · Tiger Reserves, Elephant Reserves and Species Landscapes
2014 · Q9

Prelims 2014, question 9: States, Union Territories and Administrative Geography

Consider the following pairs : 1. Dampa Tiger Reserve : Mizoram 2. Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary : Sikkim 3. Saramati Peak : Nagaland Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

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Prelims 2013

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GeographyIndian Human and Economic GeographyStates, Union Territories and Administrative GeographyEasy
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Pairs
Skill:
Fact recall
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States, Union Territories and Administrative Geography
2013 · Q73

Prelims 2013, question 73: States, Union Territories and Administrative Geography

Consider the following pairs: Tribe State 1. Limboo (Limbu) : Sikkim 2. Karbi : Himachal Pradesh 3. Dongaria Kondh : Odisha 4. Bonda : Tamil Nadu Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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Prelims 2012

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GeographyIndian Human and Economic GeographyStates, Union Territories and Administrative GeographyMedium
Question details
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Map / location
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
States, Union Territories and Administrative Geography
Related topics:
National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries · Indian Soils and Natural Vegetation
2012 · Q43

Prelims 2012, question 43: States, Union Territories and Administrative Geography

A particular State in India has the following characteristics : 1. It is located on the same latitude which passes through northern Rajasthan. 2. It has over 80% of its area under forest cover. 3. Over 12% of forest cover constitutes Protected Area Network in this State. Which one among the following States has all the above characteristics?

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