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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

Q6201.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2025, GS Paper IHard

Consider the following statements:

With reference to the Constitution of India, if an area in a State is declared as Scheduled Area under the Fifth Schedule

I. the State Government loses its executive power in such areas and a local body assumes total administration

II. the Union Government can take over the total administration of such areas under certain circumstances on the recommendations of the Governor

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

A Fifth Schedule area stays under the State's executive power, and the Union can only give directions about it, not take over its administration.

Q6202.Science & TechnologyAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2026, GS Paper IMedium

Which of the following statements with regard to India's Deep Ocean Mission is/are correct?

1. It was launched by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India.

2. Matsya-6000 has been designed to carry 3 people for deep sea exploration.

3. Samudrayaan is a project under this mission.

Select the answer using the code given below:

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

Samudrayaan is part of the Deep Ocean Mission and its vehicle Matsya-6000 is built to take three people into the deep sea; the mission belongs to the Ministry of Earth Sciences.

Q6204.GeographyAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2018, GS Paper IEasy

Consider the following pairs:

Towns sometimes mentioned in news : Country

1. Aleppo - Syria

2. Kirkuk - Yemen

3. Mosul - Palestine

4. Mazar-i-sharif - Afghanistan

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

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

Aleppo is in Syria and Mazar-i-Sharif is in Afghanistan; Kirkuk and Mosul are both in Iraq. Aleppo, in north-western Syria, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, and its old city with the citadel is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Q6205.GeographyAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2019, GS Paper IEasy

Among the following, which one is the largest exporter of rice in the world in the last five years?

  1. A.China
  2. B.India
  3. C.Myanmar
  4. D.Vietnam
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Correct answer: B. India

India has been the world's largest rice exporter every year since 2011-12, well ahead of Thailand and Vietnam. India ships both basmati rice, mainly to West Asia, Europe and North America, and non-basmati rice, mainly to Africa and South and South-East Asia.

Q6206.Indian EconomyAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2020, GS Paper IMedium

If the RBI decides to adopt an expansionist monetary policy, which of the following would it not do?

1. Cut and optimize the Statutory Liquidity Ratio

2. Increase the Marginal Standing Facility Rate

3. Cut the Bank Rate and Repo Rate

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

An expansionist policy aims to make money cheaper and more plentiful, so the RBI would not raise the Marginal Standing Facility rate, which makes borrowing dearer.

Q6207.Books & AuthorsAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2021, GS Paper IMedium

Who among the following is associated with 'Songs from Prison', a translation of ancient Indian religious lyrics in English?

  1. A.Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  2. B.Jawaharlal Nehru
  3. C.Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
  4. D.Sarojini Naidu
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Correct answer: C. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

While held in Yerwada jail, Gandhi translated old Indian hymns and devotional lyrics into English, and these were published as 'Songs from Prison'.

Q6208.Science & TechnologyAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2022, GS Paper IMedium

In the context of vaccines manufactured to prevent COVID-19 pandemic, consider the following statements:

1. The Serum Institute of India produced COVID-19 vaccine named Covishield using mRNA platform.

2. Sputnik V vaccine is manufactured using vector based platform.

3. COVAXIN is an inactivated pathogen based vaccine.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Sputnik V uses adenovirus vectors and Covaxin uses killed (inactivated) virus; Covishield is not an mRNA vaccine. Covishield is the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine made in India by the Serum Institute.

Q6209.Indian HistoryAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2023, GS Paper IHard

Who among the following rulers of Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometres long from the river to the capital city?

  1. A.Devaraya I
  2. B.Mallikarjuna
  3. C.Vira Vijaya
  4. D.Virupaksha
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Correct answer: A. Devaraya I

He built a large dam on the Tungabhadra and a long canal-cum-aqueduct that brought its water to the capital, Vijayanagara.

Q6210.Banking & Financial AwarenessAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2024, GS Paper IMedium

Consider the following statements in respect of the digital rupee:

1. It is a sovereign currency issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in alignment with its monetary policy.

2. It appears as a liability on the RBI's balance sheet.

3. It is insured against inflation by its very design.

4. It is freely convertible against commercial bank money and cash.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

The digital rupee is RBI-issued sovereign money, sits as a liability of the RBI like notes do, and can be exchanged one-to-one for cash and bank deposits.

Q6211.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2025, GS Paper IMedium

Consider the following statements:

I. The Constitution of India explicitly mentions that in certain spheres the Governor of a State acts in his/her own discretion.

II. The President of India can, of his/her own, reserve a bill passed by a State Legislature for his/her consideration without it being forwarded by the Governor of the State concerned.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Article 163 speaks expressly of functions the Governor exercises in his or her discretion, but only the Governor can reserve a State bill for the President.

Q6212.Science & TechnologyAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2026, GS Paper IMedium

Which of the following statements with regard to the National Quantum Mission (NQM) is/are correct?

1. It aims at developing intermediate-scale quantum computers with 50 - 1000 physical qubits.

2. Its implementation includes setting up of four Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) in academic and national R&D institutes across India.

Select the answer using the code given below:

  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 mission targets intermediate-scale quantum computers of 50 to 1000 physical qubits and is being carried out through four Thematic Hubs.

Q6213.Indian HistoryAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2017, GS Paper IHard

Consider the following pairs:

1. Radhakanta Deb — First President of the British Indian Association

2. Gazulu Lakshminarasu Chetty — Founder of the Madras Mahajana Sabha

3. Surendranath Banerjee — Founder of the Indian Association

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

  1. A.1 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: B. 1 and 3 only

Radhakanta Deb headed the British Indian Association and Surendranath Banerjee founded the Indian Association; pair 2 is wrong. The British Indian Association was formed in Calcutta in 1851 by the landed gentry of Bengal, with Raja Radhakanta Deb as its first president and Debendranath Tagore as secretary.

Q6214.Indian EconomyAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2018, GS Paper IMedium

Which of the following is/are the aim/aims of "Digital India" Plan of the Government of India?

1. Formation of India's own Internet companies like China did.

2. Establish a policy framework to encourage overseas multinational corporations that collect Big Data to build their large data centres within our national geographical boundaries.

3. Connect many of our villages to the Internet and bring Wi-Fi to many of our schools, public places and major tourist centres.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Connecting villages to the Internet and offering Wi-Fi in schools and public places is part of Digital India; the other two are not its stated aims.

Q6215.GeographyAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2019, GS Paper IMedium

Consider the following pairs:

Sea : Bordering country

1. Adriatic Sea : Albania

2. Black Sea : Croatia

3. Caspian Sea : Kazakhstan

4. Mediterranean Sea : Morocco

5. Red Sea : Syria

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

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

Albania lies on the Adriatic, Kazakhstan on the Caspian and Morocco on the Mediterranean. The Adriatic Sea separates Italy from the Balkan coast of Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Albania.

Q6216.Indian EconomyAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2020, GS Paper IEasy

With reference to Foreign Direct Investment in India, which one of the following is considered its major characteristic?

  1. A.It is the investment through capital instruments essentially in a listed company.
  2. B.It is a largely non-debt creating capital flow.
  3. C.It is the investment which involves debt-servicing.
  4. D.It is the investment made by foreign institutional investors in the Government securities.
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Correct answer: B. It is a largely non-debt creating capital flow.

FDI comes in as equity ownership, so India does not have to repay it with interest. Under Indian rules, FDI is investment by a person resident outside India in an unlisted company, or in ten per cent or more of the paid-up equity of a listed company.

Q6217.Indian HistoryAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2021, GS Paper IEasy

With reference to 8th August, 1942 in Indian history, which one of the following statements is correct?

  1. A.The Quit India Resolution was adopted by the AICC.
  2. B.The Viceroy's Executive Council was expanded to include more Indians.
  3. C.The Congress ministries resigned in seven provinces.
  4. D.Cripps proposed an Indian Union with full Dominion Status once the Second World War was over.
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Correct answer: A. The Quit India Resolution was adopted by the AICC.

The All India Congress Committee passed it at its Bombay session on 8 August 1942. The meeting was held at Gowalia Tank Maidan, now called August Kranti Maidan, in Bombay.

Q6218.General ScienceAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2022, GS Paper IMedium

Consider the following statements in respect of probiotics:

1. Probiotics are made of both bacteria and yeast.

2. The organisms in probiotics are found in foods we ingest but they do not naturally occur in our gut.

3. Probiotics help in the digestion of milk sugars.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Probiotics include both bacteria and yeasts, and some of them help break down lactose, the sugar in milk. Probiotics are live microorganisms that give a health benefit when eaten in adequate amounts.

Q6219.Books & AuthorsAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2023, GS Paper IHard

With reference to ancient Indian History, consider the following pairs:

Literary work : Author

1. Devichandragupta : Bilhana

2. Hammira-Mahakavya : Nayachandra Suri

3. Milinda-panha : Nagarjuna

4. Nitivakyamrita : Somadeva Suri

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

  1. A.Only one
  2. B.Only two
  3. C.Only three
  4. D.All four
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Correct answer: B. Only two

Pairs 2 and 4 are right; pairs 1 and 3 name the wrong authors. The Hammira-Mahakavya, a Sanskrit poem on the Chauhan ruler Hammira of Ranthambore, was written by the Jain poet Nayachandra Suri in the fifteenth century.

Q6220.Banking & Financial AwarenessAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2024, GS Paper IMedium

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: Syndicated lending spreads the risk of borrower default across multiple lenders.

Statement-II: The syndicated loan can be a fixed amount/lump sum of funds, but cannot be a credit line.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
  2. B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
  3. C.Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
  4. D.Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
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Correct answer: C. Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect

A syndicate shares the default risk, and a syndicated facility can be either a term loan or a credit line.

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