REGIONS OF INDIA

NORTH INDIA

State/ Location Capital(s) Key Economy Tourist Festivals

Union Features Spots
Territory
Jammu & Northernmos Jammu Houseboats Handicrafts, Gulmarg, Tihar,
Kashmir & t India, (Winter), on Dal agriculture, Pahalgam, Navroz, Eid,
Ladakh bordered by Srinagar Lake, tourism Patnitop, Urs, Shab-e-
Pakistan, (Summer) Shikara Amarnath Miraj
China rides, Caves,
Pashmina Vaishnodevi
shawls, Leh Shrine
– one of the
highest
cities
Himachal Northern Shimla Trekking, Agriculture, Shimla, Losar
Pradesh India, skiing, pastoralism, Kullu- (Tibetan
bordered by Tibetan horticulture Manali, New Year),
Punjab, monasteries Dharamshala Dussehra,
Haryana, , host to , Dalhousie Shivratri
Uttarakhand Dalai Lama
Punjab Northwestern Chandigar Land of Agriculture Golden Baisakhi,
India, h (shared Five Rivers (wheat, Temple, Lohri,
bordered by with (Beas, rice, Jallianwala Gurpurab
Haryana, Haryana) Chenab, sugarcane) Bagh, Wagah
Himachal Jhelum, Border
Pradesh, Ravi,
Pakistan Sutlej),
Green
Revolution

Haryana Northern Chandigar Famous for Agriculture, Kurukshetra, Gugga

India, h (shared Murrah dairy Panipat Naumi
bordered by with buffaloes farming, (Snake
Punjab, Punjab) (Black textiles worship),
Himachal Gold), dairy Teej,
Pradesh, farming Baisakhi
Rajasthan
 Uttar North-central Lucknow Taj Mahal, Agriculture, Taj Mahal, Holi, Diwali,
Pradesh India, religious textiles, Kumbh Kumbh
bordered by centers handicrafts Mela, Mela, Eid
Uttarakhand, (Varanasi, Varanasi
Haryana, Ayodhya, Ghats
Delhi Mathura),
Chikan
embroidery

Uttarakhand Northwestern Dehradun Land of Tourism, Badrinath, Kumbh

India, (Winter), Gods, agriculture, Kedarnath, Mela, Holi,
bordered by Gairsain pilgrimage forestry Haridwar Diwali
Himachal (Summer) sites,
Pradesh, natural
Tibet (China) beauty

Delhi North-central New Delhi Old and Governmen Rajpath, Republic

India, New Delhi, t services, Lotus Day,
bordered by Red Fort, tourism, Temple, Independenc
Haryana, India Gate, trade Qutub Minar e Day,
Uttar Pradesh UNESCO Diwali
and
UNICEF
offices

Bihar Northeastern Patna Ancient Agriculture, Nalanda Chhath Puja,

India, empires tourism, University, Makar
bordered by (Magadh, handicrafts Bodh Gaya, Sankranti,
Uttar Maurya, Mahabodhi Holi
Pradesh, Gupta), Temple
Jharkhand Madhubani
paintings

Questions and Answers

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1. Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh

- Q1: When did Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh become Union Territories?
 A1: 31st October 2019.
- Q2: Name two pilgrimage sites located in Jammu & Kashmir.
A2: Amarnath Caves, Vaishnodevi Shrine.
- Q3: What is the traditional craft of Ladakh?
A3: Pashmina shawls.
- Q4: Name the two capitals of Jammu & Kashmir.
A4: Jammu (Winter), Srinagar (Summer).

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2. Himachal Pradesh
- Q1: What is the capital of Himachal Pradesh?
A1: Shimla.
- Q2: Which town in Himachal Pradesh hosts the Dalai Lama?
A2: Dharamshala.
- Q3: Name two popular tourist spots in Himachal Pradesh.
A3: Shimla, Manali.
- Q4: Which festival in Himachal Pradesh celebrates Tibetan culture?
A4: Losar (Tibetan New Year).

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3. Punjab
- Q1: What are the five rivers of Punjab?
A1: Beas, Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi, Sutlej.
- Q2: Name a major tourist attraction in Punjab.
A2: Golden Temple.
- Q3: What agricultural movement is Punjab known for?
A3: Green Revolution.
- Q4: What is the traditional dance form of Punjab?
A4: Bhangra.

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4. Haryana
- Q1: What is Haryana famous for in dairy farming?
A1: Murrah buffaloes, known for their high milk production.
- Q2: What is the traditional textile craft of Haryana?
A2: Phulkari embroidery.
- Q3: Name two important cities in Haryana.
A3: Faridabad, Panipat.
- Q4: What is Gugga Naumi?
A4: A religious festival connected with snake worship, celebrated in Haryana.

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5. Uttar Pradesh
- Q1: Name the famous world heritage site located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
A1: Taj Mahal.
- Q2: What is the traditional embroidery style of Lucknow called?
A2: Chikan embroidery.
- Q3: Name two major religious centers in Uttar Pradesh.
A3: Varanasi, Ayodhya.
- Q4: What major religious event takes place in Allahabad (Prayagraj)?
A4: Kumbh Mela.

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6. Uttarakhand
- Q1: What is Uttarakhand popularly known as?
A1: The "Land of Gods."
- Q2: Name two major pilgrimage sites in Uttarakhand.
A2: Badrinath, Kedarnath.
- Q3: What is the capital of Uttarakhand?
A3: Dehradun (Winter), Gairsain (Summer).
- Q4: Which river originates from the Gangotri Glacier in Uttarakhand?
A4: The Ganga River.

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7. Delhi
- Q1: Name two famous tourist attractions in Delhi.
A1: Red Fort, India Gate.
- Q2: What are the two parts of Delhi known as?
A2: Old Delhi and New Delhi.
- Q3: Which famous street in Delhi is used for Republic Day parades?
A3: Rajpath.
- Q4: Name the river that flows through Delhi.
A4: Yamuna River.

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8. Bihar
- Q1: Name the ancient university located in Bihar.
A1: Nalanda University.
- Q2: What art form is Bihar famous for?
A2: Madhubani Paintings.
- Q3: Name a major Buddhist pilgrimage site in Bihar.
A3: Bodh Gaya.
- Q4: What famous festival is celebrated in Bihar to honor the Sun God?
A4: Chhath Puja.

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SOUTH INDIA

State Agriculture Industries Languages Festivals Tourist Attractions

Andhra Paddy Automobiles Telugu Ugadi Tirupati Balaji
Pradesh (Rice), , Temple,
Sugarcane, Shipbuilding Charminar, Araku
Cotton, Valley
Chilies,
Coffee
Karnatak Coffee, Information Kannada Hampi Coorg, Mysore
a Sandalwood Technology, Utsav Palace, Hampi, Jog
, Rubber, Software, Falls
Areca, Power,
Spices Shipbuilding
Kerala Coconut, Shipbuilding Malayala Onam Backwaters of
Tea, Coffee, , Tourism, m Kerala, Munnar,
Rubber, IT, Software Alleppey, Shree
Cashew, Padmanabhaswam
Spices y Temple
Tamil Rice, Maize, Automobiles Tamil Pongal Meenakshi Temple,
Nadu Sugarcane, , Textiles, IT Mahabalipuram,
Cotton, Kanchipuram
Spices Temples
Telangan Paddy IT, Software, Telugu Bathukamm Charminar, Ramoji
a (Rice), Power a Film City,
Millet, Warangal Fort
Groundnut,
Cotton

Questions and Answers

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1. Andhra Pradesh
- Q1: What is Andhra Pradesh famously known as in terms of agriculture?
A1: Known as the 'Rice Bowl of India' due to its extensive rice production.
- Q2: Name two major tourist attractions in Andhra Pradesh.
A2: Tirupati Balaji Temple, Araku Valley.

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2. Karnataka
- Q1: What major IT hub is located in Karnataka?
A1: Bangalore, known as the 'Silicon Valley of India.'
- Q2: Which famous ancient site in Karnataka has musical pillars?
A2: Hampi, the Vittala Temple with musical pillars.

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3. Kerala
- Q1: What are the main crops grown in Kerala?
A1: Coconut, Tea, Coffee, Rubber, Cashew, and Spices.
- Q2: Name a famous tourist attraction in Kerala.
A2: The Backwaters of Kerala, Alleppey.

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4. Tamil Nadu
- Q1: Which major industry is Tamil Nadu known for?
A1: Tamil Nadu is known for its automobile industry, especially Chennai, which is called
the 'Detroit of Asia.'
- Q2: What is the famous festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu?
A2: Pongal.

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5. Telangana
- Q1: Name a famous historical monument in Telangana.
A1: Charminar in Hyderabad.
- Q2: What are the main crops cultivated in Telangana?
A2: Paddy (Rice), Millet, Groundnut, and Cotton.

WEST INDIA

State/Union Agriculture Industries Languages Festivals Tourist

Territory Attractions
Rajasthan Jowar, Tourism, Hindi, Pushkar Pushkar
Bajra, Ragi, Mining, Rajasthani Mela, Teej, Mela, Mount
Maize, Handicrafts Gangaur Abu, Jantar
Cotton Mantar,
Bhangarh
Fort
Gujarat Cotton, Textiles, Gujarati Navratri, Somnath
Groundnut, Diamond Uttarayan, Temple,
Sugarcane, polishing, Diwali Gandhi
Millets Chemicals, Ashram, Gir
Information National
Technology Park, Sardar
Sarovar Dam
Maharashtra Rice, Jowar, Information Marathi Ganesh Gateway of
Bajra, Technology, Chaturthi, India, Ajanta
Pulses, Automotive, Diwali and Ellora
Sugarcane Manufacturing Caves, Lonar
Crater
Goa Rice, Tourism, Konkani, Goa Basilica of
 Cashew, Fisheries, Marathi Carnival Bom Jesus,
Coconut, Mining Fort Aguada,
Spices Savoi Spice
Plantation,
Butterfly
Conservatory
Daman and Rice, Tourism, Gujarati Diu Festival Diu Fort,
Diu Cashew, Handicrafts Nagoa
Coconut, Beach, Moti
Fish Daman Fort
Dadra and Rice, Handicrafts, Gujarati, Festival of Tribal
Nagar Sugarcane, Tourism Hindi Flowers Cultural
Haveli Coconut, Museum,
and various Dudhni
fruits Waterfalls

Madhya Rice, Wheat, Textiles, Hindi, Makar Khajuraho

Pradesh Pulses, and Agriculture, Malwi, Sankranti, Temples,
Oilseeds Handicrafts Bundeli Diwali Mandu,
Sanchi Stupa

Questions and Answers

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1. Rajasthan
- Q1: What are the major crops grown in Rajasthan?
A1: Jowar, Bajra, Ragi, Maize, Cotton.
- Q2: Name a famous festival celebrated in Rajasthan.
A2: Pushkar Mela.

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2. Gujarat
- Q1: What is Gujarat famous for in terms of agriculture?
A1: Cotton, Groundnut, Sugarcane, Millets.
- Q2: Name a major tourist attraction in Gujarat.
A2: Somnath Temple.

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3. Maharashtra
- Q1: What are the major industries in Maharashtra?
A1: Information Technology, Automotive, Manufacturing.
- Q2: Name a famous tourist spot in Maharashtra.
A2: Ajanta and Ellora Caves.

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4. Goa
- Q1: What is a traditional festival celebrated in Goa?
A1: Goa Carnival.
- Q2: Name a tourist attraction in Goa.
A2: Basilica of Bom Jesus.

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5. Daman and Diu

- Q1: What are the primary agricultural products of Daman and Diu?
A1: Rice, Cashew, Coconut, Fish.
- Q2: Name a popular tourist spot in Daman.
A2: Diu Fort.

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6. Dadra and Nagar Haveli
- Q1: What industries are prominent in Dadra and Nagar Haveli?
A1: Handicrafts, Tourism.
- Q2: Name a tourist attraction in Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
A2: Tribal Cultural Museum.

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7. Madhya Pradesh
- Q1: What are the main crops cultivated in Madhya Pradesh?
A1: Rice, Wheat, Pulses, and Oilseeds.
- Q2: Name a famous historical site in Madhya Pradesh.
A2: Khajuraho Temples.

EAST INDIA
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State Geographical Climate Agriculture Industries Tourist

Features Attractions
Arunachal Himalayan Subtropical Rice, Millet, Handicrafts, Tawang
Pradesh ranges, dense with heavy Maize Sericulture Monastery,
forests, rainfall Sela Pass, Ziro
Brahmaputra Valley
River
Assam Brahmaputra Humid Tea, Rice, Tea, Kaziranga
River, alluvial
subtropical, Jute Petroleum, National Park,
plains, low
heavy Silk Manas Wildlife
hills monsoon Sanctuary
Manipur Hills and
Tropical Rice, Maize, Handlooms, Loktak Lake,
valleys, monsoon Pineapple Bamboo Kangla Fort,
Loktak Lake with heavy Crafts Shirui Lily
rainfall
Meghalaya Garo, Khasi, Subtropical Rice, Handicrafts, Cherrapunji,
Jaintia Hills, with very Potatoes, Cement Living Root
Cherrapunji high rainfall Pineapple Bridges,
Umiam Lake
Mizoram Mizo Hills, Tropical Rice, Maize, Handloom, Phawngpui
lush forests wet, heavy Cotton Bamboo Hills,
monsoon Products Vantawng Falls
Nagaland Naga Hills, Tropical Rice, Millet, Handicrafts, Kohima War
Doyang River monsoon Pulses Bamboo, Cemetery,
with Weaving Dzukou Valley
moderate
rainfall
Tripura Hilly and plain Humid Rice, Handloom, Ujjayanta
regions, subtropical, Jackfruit, Bamboo, Palace,
surrounded by moderate Pineapple Rubber Neermahal,
Bangladesh rainfall Unakoti
Sikkim Eastern Subtropical Rice, Tourism, Kanchenjunga,
Himalayas, highland Cardamom, Organic Tsomgo Lake,
Kanchenjunga Tea Farming Rumtek
(third-highest Monastery
peak)
West Ganges Delta, Hot humid Rice,Jute, Jute, Steel, Sundarbans,
Bengal Sundarbans, summers, Tea Tea Victoria
Hooghly River cool winters Memorial,
Darjeeling
Odisha Eastern Ghats, Hot humid Rice, Steel, Konark Sun
Chilika Lake, summers, Pulses, Aluminum, Temple,
Mahanadi mild Sugarcane Textiles Chilika Lake,
River winters Puri
Bihar Gangetic Hot Rice, Textiles, Mahabodhi
plains, fertile summers, Wheat, Food Temple,
alluvial soil cold winters Sugarcane Processing Nalanda, Bodh
Gaya
Jharkhand Chotanagpur Hot Rice, Maize, Coal, Steel, Parasnath Hills,
Plateau, dense summers, Wheat Mining Dassam Falls,
forests, cool winters Betla National
mineral-rich Park

Questions and Answers

1. Arunachal Pradesh
o Q1: Name a major river that flows through Arunachal Pradesh. A1: The
Brahmaputra River.
o Q2: What is the main agricultural crop of Arunachal Pradesh? A1: Rice.
2. Assam
o Q1: What is Assam famous for in terms of industry? A1: Assam is famous for
its tea and petroleum industries.
o Q2: Name a UNESCO World Heritage site in Assam. A2: Kaziranga National
Park.

3. Manipur
o Q1: What is the largest freshwater lake in Manipur? A1: Loktak Lake.

o Q2: What are the main agricultural products of Manipur? A2: Rice, Maize,
Pineapple.

4. Meghalaya
o Q1: Which town in Meghalaya is known for receiving the highest rainfall in
the world? A1: Cherrapunji.
o Q2: Name one of the major agricultural crops of Meghalaya. A2: Potatoes.

5. Mizoram
o Q1: What is Mizoram’s primary form of traditional cultivation? A1: Jhoom
(slash-and-burn) cultivation.
o Q2: Name one major tourist attraction in Mizoram. A2: Phawngpui Hills.

6. Nagaland
o Q1: What is Nagaland's most famous traditional festival? A1: The Hornbill
Festival.
o Q2: Name a famous tourist attraction in Nagaland. A2: Kohima War Cemetery.

7. Tripura
o Q1: What are the primary crops grown in Tripura? A1: Rice, Jackfruit,
Pineapple.
o Q2: Name a prominent historical site in Tripura. A2: Ujjayanta Palace.
8. Sikkim
o Q1: What is the highest peak in Sikkim? A1: Kanchenjunga.

o Q2: What is Sikkim known for in agriculture? A2: Organic farming,

particularly cardamom and tea.

9. West Bengal
o Q1: What are the two major rivers flowing through West Bengal? A1: The
Ganges and Hooghly Rivers.
o Q2: Name a famous delta located in West Bengal. A2: The Sundarbans.

10. Odisha
 Q1: What is the largest brackish water lagoon in Odisha? A1: Chilika Lake.
 Q2: Name a famous temple in Odisha. A2: The Konark Sun Temple.

11. Bihar
 Q1: Name two major agricultural crops grown in Bihar. A1: Rice and Wheat.
 Q2: What is a famous pilgrimage site in Bihar? A2: Bodh Gaya.

12. Jharkhand
 Q1: What are the main mineral resources in Jharkhand? A1: Coal and Steel.
 Q2: Name a major tourist attraction in Jharkhand. A2: Parasnath Hills.