States and Capitals of India MCQs

Practice States and Capitals of India MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering Indian states, union territories, capitals, administrative divisions and important geographical facts frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.

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Question #1 Report Error
What is the capital of Andhra Pradesh?
A. Amaravati
B. Vijayawada
C. Visakhapatnam
D. Hyderabad

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Amaravati is the capital of Andhra Pradesh. It was established after the bifurcation of the state.

Question #2 Report Error
Which Indian state has Chandigarh as its capital?
A. Punjab
B. Both Punjab and Haryana
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Haryana

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Chandigarh serves as the capital for both Punjab and Haryana.

Question #3 Report Error
The capital of Tamil Nadu is:
A. Madurai
B. Salem
C. Coimbatore
D. Chennai

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Chennai (formerly Madras) is the capital of Tamil Nadu.

Question #4 Report Error
What is the capital of Gujarat?
A. Ahmedabad
B. Surat
C. Vadodara
D. Gandhinagar

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Gandhinagar is the capital city of Gujarat.

Question #5 Report Error
Which Union Territory has Port Blair as its capital?
A. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
B. Puducherry
C. Chandigarh
D. Lakshadweep

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Port Blair is the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Question #6 Report Error
The capital of Rajasthan is:
A. Jodhpur
B. Jaipur
C. Udaipur
D. Bikaner

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Jaipur, also known as the Pink City, is the capital of Rajasthan.

Question #7 Report Error
Which state has Lucknow as its capital?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Uttarakhand
D. Bihar

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh.

Question #8 Report Error
What is the capital of Kerala?
A. Thrissur
B. Kochi
C. Kozhikode
D. Thiruvananthapuram

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) is the capital of Kerala.

Question #9 Report Error
The capital of Maharashtra is:
A. Mumbai
B. Pune
C. Nagpur
D. Nashik

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra and the financial capital of India.

Question #10 Report Error
Which of the following is the capital of Odisha?
A. Cuttack
B. Rourkela
C. Bhubaneswar
D. Puri

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Bhubaneswar is the capital of Odisha.