Test: States & Their Capitals - UPSC MCQ

Punjab is known as the "Land of Five Rivers" because it is the region where five major rivers of India - Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Chenab, and Jhelum - flow.

Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh, one of the largest states in India. It is known for its rich historical and cultural heritage.

Kerala is known as the "Spice Garden of India" due to its extensive cultivation of various spices like cardamom, pepper, cloves, and cinnamon.

Assam is known as the "Tea Garden of India" because it produces a significant portion of India's tea, famous for its strong and robust flavor.

Odisha is located on the eastern coast of India and is famous for the Sun Temple at Konark, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Gandhinagar is the capital of Gujarat. It was named after Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.

Kerala is known for its picturesque backwaters, traditional houseboats, and abundant coconut trees, earning it the nickname "God's Own Country."

Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and is also known as the "Pink City" due to its pink-colored buildings.

- The "Land of the Seven Sisters" refers to a group of seven northeastern states in India.
- These states are Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura.
- West Bengal is not part of these northeastern states.
- West Bengal is located further to the west and is not geographically or culturally considered part of the Seven Sisters.
- Therefore, the state that does not come under the Land of the Seven Sisters is West Bengal.

As of December 2023, Nagpur has been officially declared as the new administrative capital of Maharashtra by the state government.

Meanwhile, Mumbai continues to serve as the financial and commercial capital of the state.

Odisha is known as the "Land of Festivals" because it celebrates numerous colorful and vibrant festivals throughout the year.

Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is the capital of Tamil Nadu and is a major cultural and economic hub in South India.

Since the 17th century, Bhutan's official name has been Druk yul (literally, "country of the Drukpa Lineage" or "the Land of the Thunder Dragon," a reference to the country's dominant Buddhist sect); "Bhutan" appears only in English-language official

Amaravati is the capital of Andhra Pradesh, though it is still under development.

Goa is known as the "Pearl of the Orient" due to its beautiful beaches, vibrant nightlife, and Portuguese heritage.

Hyderabad is the capital of Telangana and also serves as the de jure capital of Andhra Pradesh.

Darjeeling, a popular hill station, is located in the state of West Bengal and is famous for its tea gardens and scenic beauty.

Bhopal is the capital of Madhya Pradesh and is known for its beautiful lakes and historical monuments.

The Valley of Flowers National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is located in Uttarakhand and is renowned for its colorful alpine flowers.

Bengaluru, also known as Bangalore, is the capital of Karnataka and is considered the "Silicon Valley of India" due to its thriving IT industry.