Part of: Miscellaneous Indian Gk set 96

Which two South Indian states have same capitals

Category: Miscellaneous Indian Gk

Hint: Consider the capitals of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Correct Answer: D) Only (A) & (B).

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Bank PO, CLAT

Difficulty: Easy

Explanations:

The question asks which two South Indian states share the same capital. To understand this, we need to review the capitals of the South Indian states. The South Indian states are Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. Each of these states has its own capital, with the exception of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, which both have Hyderabad as their capital.

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana were originally part of a single state called Andhra Pradesh. In 2014, Telangana was carved out of Andhra Pradesh to form a new state, but both retained Hyderabad as their capital. This unique situation makes Andhra Pradesh and Telangana the only two South Indian states that share the same capital city.

It is important to note that the other South Indian states have distinct capitals. Karnataka's capital is Bengaluru, Tamil Nadu's capital is Chennai, and Kerala's capital is Thiruvananthapuram. These capitals are not shared with any other states, and they are located in different parts of their respective states.

The option mentioning Aizawl is incorrect because Aizawl is the capital of Mizoram, which is not a South Indian state. Mizoram is located in the northeastern part of India, far from the South Indian region.

Understanding the capitals of Indian states is crucial for general knowledge and is often tested in competitive examinations such as the UPSC, SSC, Bank PO, and CLAT. It is essential to memorize the capitals of all states, especially those that share the same capital, as this can be a common point of confusion.

Option Analysis:
  • Option A: Incorrect. Andhra Pradesh is one of the states with the capital Hyderabad, but it is not the only state with this capital. The question asks for two states, not just one.
  • Option B: Incorrect. Telangana is the other state with the capital Hyderabad, but it is not the only state with this capital. The question asks for two states, not just one.
  • Option C: Incorrect. Aizawl is the capital of Mizoram, which is not a South Indian state. It is located in the northeastern part of India.
  • Option D: Correct. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana both have Hyderabad as their capital, making them the only two South Indian states that share the same capital city.

Mnemonic: Remember: "A and T share Hyderabad."

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