October 28, 2026
States and Capitals of India: Class 3 GK Questions with Answers
Class 3 GK practice on Indian states, their capitals and national symbols, with answers.
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India has 28 states and 8 union territories, each with its own capital, language and culture. Class 3 GK introduces the states and their capitals along with India's national symbols. Some capitals are easy (Maharashtra–Mumbai) and some catch children out (Gujarat's capital is Gandhinagar, not Ahmedabad).
What your child should know
- India has 28 states and 8 union territories. New Delhi is the national capital.
- The biggest city isn't always the capital: Gandhinagar (Gujarat), Dispur (Assam).
- Learn your own state, neighbouring states and the big ones first.
- National symbols: tiger, peacock, lotus, mango, Ashoka Chakra.
5 States and capitals questions with answers
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Q1. Which is the national fruit of India?
A) Apple
B) Banana
C) Mango
D) Orange
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Answer: C) Mango
The mango is the national fruit of India.
Q2. What is the capital of India?
A) Mumbai
B) New Delhi
C) Kolkata
D) Chennai
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Answer: B) New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital city of India.
Q3. What is the capital of Maharashtra?
A) Nagpur
B) Mumbai
C) Pune
D) Nashik
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Answer: B) Mumbai
Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra.
Q4. Which fruit is known as the National Fruit of India?
A) Banana
B) Apple
C) Mango
D) Grapes
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Answer: C) Mango
Mango is the National Fruit of India.
Q5. What is the capital of Karnataka?
A) Mysuru
B) Belagavi
C) Bengaluru
D) Hubballi
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Answer: C) Bengaluru
Bengaluru is the capital of Karnataka.
How to practise states and capitals at home
- Put a map of India on the wall and add a sticker for each state learned.
- Connect capitals to family trips or relatives' cities.
- Learn 3–4 states a week rather than all at once.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many states are there in India?
- India has 28 states and 8 union territories. New Delhi is the capital of India.
- What is the capital of Gujarat?
- Gandhinagar. Ahmedabad is Gujarat's largest city but not its capital.