Puducherry State GK: Prepare with MCQs & Mock Test

Q21. Who was appointed as the first Women Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry

(A) Chandrawati
(B) Rajani Rai
(C) Kiran Bedi
(D) Rajendra Kumari Bajpai

Answer: Chandrawati

Q22. The French War memorial is located near the _.

(A) Promenade Beach
(B) Rock Beach
(C) Paradise Beach
(D) Mahe Beach

Answer: Paradise Beach

Q23. Pondicherry is a popular tourist destination in __.

(A) South India
(B) North-East
(C) South-East
(D) South-west

Answer: South India

Q24. Who was the first person from Puducherry to received Padma Bhushan award

(A) Manoj Das
(B) V. K. Munusamy Krishnapakthar
(C) Shri T. Purushottamdas Luhar Sundaram
(D) Madeleine Herman de Blic

Answer: Shri T. Purushottamdas Luhar Sundaram

Q25. According to the IUCN, __ is a critically endangered species that might have even gone extinct.

(A) Pondicherry Shark
(B) Pondicherry Rose
(C) Pondicherry Peacock
(D) Pondicherry Cow

Answer: Pondicherry Shark

Q26. Official languages of the state ?

(A) Bengali
(B) Hindi
(C) Tamil
(D) English

Answer: Tamil

Q27. Puducherry is famous for its cheap __, since the taxes on it are very low.

(A) Fish
(B) Liquor
(C) Hotels
(D) None of these

Answer: Liquor

Q28. Who was the first person from Puducherry to received Padma Shri award

(A) Lila Indrasen
(B) Manoj Das
(C) T. Vengadapathi Reddiar
(D) Madeleine Herman de Blic

Answer: Lila Indrasen

Q29. When was Pondicherry established ?

(A) 1673
(B) 1686
(C) 1670
(D) 1682

Answer: 1673

Q30. Which colour predominates the symbolic French Architecture in Pondicherry ?

(A) Green
(B) Pink
(C) Black
(D) White

Answer: White

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Puducherry (Pondicherry) – Quick Facts

Puducherry, formerly known as Pondicherry, is a Union Territory of India known for its French colonial heritage, serene beaches, and spiritual ashrams. Puducherry attracts tourists with its vibrant culture, Aurobindo Ashram, and Auroville, making it a unique blend of Indian and French influences.