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State Exams GK Questions 2026

Static GK is the largest part of General Studies in every state exam, and most of it is national. Indian polity, history and the national movement, geography of India, the Indian economy and general science appear in the syllabus of UPPSC PCS and PET, BPSC and BSSC, RPSC and RSSB, MPPSC and MPESB, HPSC and HSSC, and DSSSB and Delhi Police. The level changes from exam to exam. PET sets its subjects at NCERT secondary and senior secondary level, BSSC asks matric-level science, and RPSC sets the RAS Prelims at Bachelor's degree standard. This page brings together GK24's topic-wise GK notes tagged for state exams. Each note covers one topic in English and Hindi, as short facts and tables that can be revised in one sitting, and ends with multiple-choice questions and explanations. Start with Polity, History and Geography, then move to the Economy and Science. GK24 does not have state GK sections. As guidance, use these notes for the national part and prepare your state's history, geography, culture, economy and schemes from state board textbooks, the state budget and economic survey, and the commission's past papers. After each note, take its topic quiz and mark what you got wrong.

State Exams GK Questions with Answers

Q5642.Static GKAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2024, GKMedium

Consider the following statements:

1. The Flag Code of India superseded the 'Flag Code-India'.

2. The state emblem of India is an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.Both 1 and 2
  4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct answer: C. Both 1 and 2

The Flag Code of India, 2002 replaced the older 'Flag Code-India', and the State Emblem is taken from Ashoka's Lion Capital at Sarnath.

Q5644.Indian HistoryAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2025, GKMedium

Chronologically arrange the formation of the following political associations, beginning from the earliest:

1. Poona Sarvajanik Sabha

2. Indian Association

3. Madras Mahajan Sabha

4. Bombay Presidency Association

Select the answer using the code given below:

  1. A.1, 2, 3, 4
  2. B.4, 3, 2, 1
  3. C.1, 2, 4, 3
  4. D.3, 4, 1, 2
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Correct answer: A. 1, 2, 3, 4

The four bodies were founded in 1870, 1876, 1884 and 1885 respectively, which is the order of the question. The Poona Sarvajanik Sabha was set up in 1870, and Justice M.G.

Q5646.GeographyAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2026, GKMedium

Which of the following statements related to the stages of evolution of the present atmosphere are correct?

1. The first stage is marked by the loss of primordial atmosphere.

2. In the second stage, the hot interior of the earth contributed to the evolution of the atmosphere.

3. Finally, the composition of the atmosphere was modified by the living world through the process of photosynthesis.

Select the answer using the code given below:

  1. A.1 and 2 only
  2. B.1 and 3 only
  3. C.2 and 3 only
  4. D.1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: D. 1, 2 and 3

All three statements describe, in the right order, the three stages through which the present atmosphere of the Earth evolved.

Q5654.NationalMedium

Which organisation runs the Namo Bharat regional rapid rail service?

  1. A.Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
  2. B.National Capital Region Transport Corporation
  3. C.Rail Vikas Nigam Limited
  4. D.Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation
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Correct answer: B. National Capital Region Transport Corporation

It built and runs the Namo Bharat service and it organised Namo Bharat Diwas in New Delhi, where its Managing Director Shalabh Goel welcomed the Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs and Power, Manohar Lal.

Q5657.GeographyAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2024, GS Paper IEasy

Consider the following countries:

1. Italy

2. Japan

3. Nigeria

4. South Korea

5. South Africa

Which of the above countries are frequently mentioned in the media for their low birth rates, or ageing population or declining population ?

  1. A.1, 2 and 4
  2. B.1, 3 and 5
  3. C.2 and 4 only
  4. D.3 and 5 only
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Correct answer: A. 1, 2 and 4

Italy, Japan and South Korea all have fertility rates far below the replacement level of about 2.1 children per woman, ageing people and shrinking numbers.

Q5658.Indian EconomyAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2025, GS Paper IMedium

A country's fiscal deficit stands at ₹50,000 crores. It is receiving ₹10,000 crores through non-debt creating capital receipts. The country's interest liabilities are ₹1,500 crores. What is the gross primary deficit?

  1. A.₹48,500 crores
  2. B.₹51,500 crores
  3. C.₹58,500 crores
  4. D.None of the above
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Correct answer: A. ₹48,500 crores

Gross primary deficit is the fiscal deficit minus interest payments: 50,000 − 1,500 = ₹48,500 crores. The fiscal deficit is total expenditure minus total receipts other than borrowings, so it already takes account of non-debt capital receipts such as recovery of loans and disinvestment proceeds.

Q5659.GeographyAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2026, GS Paper IHard

Consider the following statements about river bridges connecting India with neighbouring countries :

1. 'Maitri Setu', built over Feni river, connects Ramgarh in India with Sabroom in Bangladesh.

2. Jhulaghat suspension bridge connects India with Myanmar.

3. Mechi bridge and its approaches connect Panitanki Bypass in India with Kakarvitta in Nepal.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A.1 and 2
  2. B.2 and 3
  3. C.1 only
  4. D.3 only
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Correct answer: D. 3 only

The Mechi bridge links Panitanki in India with Kakarvitta in Nepal; the other two statements get the places or the country wrong.

Q5660.Indian HistoryAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2016, GS Paper IEasy

The 'Swadeshi' and 'Boycott' were adopted as methods of struggle for the first time during the

  1. A.agitation against the Partition of Bengal
  2. B.Home Rule Movement
  3. C.Non-Cooperation Movement
  4. D.visit of the Simon Commission to India
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Correct answer: A. agitation against the Partition of Bengal

Swadeshi and boycott were first adopted as national methods of struggle in the movement against Lord Curzon's partition of Bengal.

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