Master Indian Geography – States and Union Territories for Competitive Exams: Knowing the states and union territories of India is crucial for competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, RRB, and other government exams. These questions often appear in the General Awareness section, and staying updated on this topic gives you an edge. Here’s a detailed breakdown to help you prepare:
States of India (28 States)
Union Territories of India (8 UTs)
States of India (28 States)
- Andhra Pradesh
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Assam
- Bihar
- Chhattisgarh
- Goa
- Gujarat
- Haryana
- Himachal Pradesh
- Jharkhand
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Manipur
- Meghalaya
- Mizoram
- Nagaland
- Odisha
- Punjab
- Rajasthan
- Sikkim
- Tamil Nadu
- Telangana
- Tripura
- Uttar Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- West Bengal
Union Territories of India (8 UTs)
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Chandigarh
- Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
- Lakshadweep
- Delhi
- Puducherry
- Ladakh
- Jammu and Kashmir
Key Points to Remember for Exams:
- India has 28 states and 8 union territories.
- Union territories are administered by the Central Government, while states have their own governments.
- Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh were reorganized into separate union territories in 2019.
- Understanding the capitals of each state and UT is essential for competitive exams.