CBSE Class 4 General Knowledge Our States Worksheet Set 01

Question 1. Largest state-.................................................
Answer: Rajasthan
In simple words: Rajasthan is the largest state in India by total geographical area.
Exam Tip: Remember that Rajasthan covers the largest land area among all Indian states, while Goa is the smallest.

Question 2. Smallest state.................................................
Answer: Goa
In simple words: Goa is the smallest state in India by area.

Exam Tip: Do not confuse the smallest state by area (Goa) with the smallest state by population (Sikkim).

Question 3. Least populous states- .................................................
Answer: Sikkim
In simple words: Sikkim has the lowest population among all the states of India.

Exam Tip: Least populous means having the fewest people living in it.

Question 4. Longest river -.................................................
Answer: Ganga
In simple words: The Ganga is the longest and most sacred river flowing through India.

Exam Tip: The Ganga originates from the Gangotri Glacier in the Himalayas.

Question 5. Lowest literate state-................................................
Answer: Bihar
In simple words: Bihar has the lowest literacy rate among Indian states.

Exam Tip: Conversely, Kerala has the highest literacy rate in India.

Question 6. Biggest desert -.................................................
Answer: Thar Desert (Great Indian Desert)
In simple words: The Thar Desert is the largest arid region located mostly in the northwestern part of India.

Exam Tip: Most of the Thar Desert lies within the state of Rajasthan.

Question 7. Highest mountain peak -.................................................
Answer: Kangchenjunga (in India) / Mount Everest (in the world)
In simple words: Kangchenjunga is the highest mountain peak situated within the territory of India.

Exam Tip: Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world, located in the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and China.

Question 8. Greatest mountain range -.................................................
Answer: The Himalayas
In simple words: The Himalayas form the highest and most majestic mountain range in Asia and India.

Exam Tip: The word Himalaya means "abode of snow" in Sanskrit.

Question 9. Largest dome-.................................................
Answer: Gol Gumbaz
In simple words: Gol Gumbaz in Karnataka has one of the largest unsupported domes in the world.

Exam Tip: Located in Vijayapura (Bijapur), Karnataka, it is the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah.

Question 10. Highest dam-.................................................
Answer: Tehri Dam
Answer (Alternative): Bhakra Nangal Dam (Highest gravity dam)
In simple words: Tehri Dam is the highest dam in India, built on the Bhagirathi River in Uttarakhand.

Exam Tip: Tehri Dam is an embankment dam, while Bhakra Nangal is India's highest straight gravity dam.

Question 11. Its capital is the largest city in the country-.................................................
Answer: Maharashtra (Capital: Mumbai)
In simple words: Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra, is the largest and most populous city in India.

Exam Tip: Mumbai is also known as the financial capital and the entertainment capital (Bollywood) of India.

Question 12. The world’s richest temple where pilgrims offer their hair is situated here-.................................................
Answer: Andhra Pradesh (Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, Tirupati)
In simple words: The famous Tirupati Balaji temple is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Exam Tip: Pilgrims visiting the Tirupati temple traditionally offer their hair as an act of devotion.

Question 13. Its capital is famous for Marina, the second longest beach in the world -.................................................
Answer: Tamil Nadu (Capital: Chennai)
In simple words: Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, is home to Marina Beach.

Exam Tip: Marina Beach is a natural urban beach along the Bay of Bengal in Chennai.

Question 14. It has the longest dam in the world-................................................
Answer: Odisha (Hirakud Dam)
In simple words: Hirakud Dam, built across the Mahanadi River in Odisha, is the longest mainstream dam in the world.

Question 15. This state has the largest area of forest land?
Answer: Madhya Pradesh
In simple words: Madhya Pradesh has the largest total forest cover by area in India.

Exam Tip: Madhya Pradesh is also known as the "Heart State" of India and has many tiger reserves.

Question 16. Ramoji Film City is the largest film studio complex in the world. It is in.................................................
Answer: Telangana (near Hyderabad)
In simple words: Ramoji Film City, certified by the Guinness World Records, is located in Telangana.

Exam Tip: It is a popular tourism and recreation center as well as a major filmmaking facility.

Question 17. It is the second smallest state-.................................................
Answer: Sikkim
In simple words: Sikkim is the second smallest Indian state by area (after Goa).

Exam Tip: Keep the ranking clear: Goa is 1st smallest, and Sikkim is 2nd smallest.

Question 18. The longest railway platform is in Kharagpur,…………………….
Answer: West Bengal (Note: Hubballi Junction in Karnataka is currently the longest railway platform in the world, while Kharagpur was historically famous for being among the longest.)
In simple words: Kharagpur railway station, famous for having one of the longest railway platforms, is located in West Bengal.

Exam Tip: Sri Siddharoodha Swamiji Hubballi Station in Karnataka holds the current record for the world's longest railway platform.