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1. In which year the name Pondicherry was changed to Puducherry officially
(A) 2003
(B) 2005
(C) 2006
(D) 2008
2. Total number of districts in Puducherry is
(A) 3
(B) 4
(C) 5
(D) 6
3. Who was the first Chief Minister of Puducherry
(A) M. O. H. Farook
(B) V. Venkatasubha Reddiar
(C) Edouard Goubert
(D) Subramanyan Ramaswamy
4. Which one is the state bird of Puducherry
(A) Eagle
(B) Dove
(C) Pigeon
(D) Koel
5. In which year Puducherry was integrated into India
(A) 1960
(B) 1962
(C) 1965
(D) 1969
6. Which one is the State animal of Puducherry
(A) Chital
(B) Deer
(C) Tiger
(D) Squirrel
7. In which year Puducherry became a French colonial possession
(A) 1674
(B) 1679
(C) 1688
(D) 1695
8. The Yanam district is surrounded by which State
(A) TamilNadu
(B) Kerala
(C) Andhra Pradesh
(D) Karnataka
9. In which year Pondicherry University was established
(A) 1976
(B) 1981
(C) 1985
(D) 1989
10. The Mahe district is surrounded by which State
(A) Karnataka
(B) Goa
(C) Tamil Nadu
(D) Kerala
11. Who was the first Lieutenant Governors of Puducherry
(A) S.L. Silam
(B) B.D. Jatti
(C) Chhedilal
(D) K.M. Chandy
12. Total number of Assembly constituencies in Puducherry is
(A) 26
(B) 30
(C) 32
(D) 35
13. Which one lake is located in Puducherry
(A) Oustery Lake
(B) Kaylana Lake
(C) Anshupa Lake
(D) Chilka Lake
14. In which region, Gingee River is located
(A) Mahe Region
(B) Karaikal Region
(C) Puducherry Region
(D) Yanam Region
15. Which one is the largest district of Puducherry
(A) Karaikal
(B) Pondicherry
(C) Mahe
(D) Yanam
16. Which district has the highest desity of population
(A) Karaikal
(B) Pondicherry
(C) Mahe
(D) Yanam
17. Which colour predominates the symbolic French Architecture in Pondicherry?
A. Green
B. Pink
C. Black
D. White
18. Puducherry is famous for its cheap ______, since the taxes on it are very low.
A. Fish
B. Liquor
C. Hotels
D. None of these
19. 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
20. The French War memorial is located near the _______.
A. Promenade Beach
B. Rock Beach
C. Paradise Beach
D. Mahe Beach
21. __________ is the only bird sanctuary in Puducherry.
A. Bharti Park
B. Mahe Beach
C. Chunnambar
D. Ousteri Lake
Puducherry Objective Questions with Answers Pdf Download Online Quiz Test
- Which city is the capital of Puducherry? Answer: Pondicherry
- When did Puducherry officially become a Union Territory? Answer: 1963
- Which language is predominantly spoken in Puducherry? Answer: Tamil
- What is the main religion followed in Puducherry? Answer: Hinduism
- Which festival is celebrated grandly in Puducherry every year? Answer: Pongal
- Which is the largest district in Puducherry in terms of area? Answer: Karaikal
- Gandhi Statue in Puducherry was inaugurated by which Prime Minister of India? Answer: Rajiv Gandhi
- Which river forms the eastern boundary of Puducherry? Answer: Gingee River
- What is the literacy rate of Puducherry as per 2011 census data? Answer: 86.55%
- Which district of Puducherry does not share border with Tamil Nadu? Answer: Yanam
- In which year was Puducherry Planning Board Act passed? Answer: 1973
- Who was the first Chief Minister of Puducherry?
Answer: Edouard Goubert - Which festival, celebrated in Yanam, involves Buffalo race? Answer: Sankranti festival
- Which sector contributes most to Puducherry’s GSDP? Answer: Tertiary sector
- The famous Aurobindo Ashram is located in which part of Puducherry? Answer: White Town
- The Rajiv Gandhi Botanical Gardens is located in which city of Puducherry?
Answer: Pondicherry - Who wrote the famous novel “The Dark Room” which is set in Puducherry?
Answer: R. K. Narayan - In which year was Puducherry made a Union Territory? Answer: 1954
- Which animal is the state animal of Puducherry? Answer: Indian wild boar
- The Perumal temple at which place is called as the temple with 365 steps?
Answer: Tirukkameeswaram temple - In which district is the famous Chunambur Beach located? Answer: Karaikal
- Which famous leader from Bengal took asylum in Puducherry in 1910?
Answer: Aurobindo Ghose - The 100 feet high lighthouse in Puducherry was built in which year?
Answer: 1836 - Which European power first colonized Puducherry in 1673?
Answer: French East India Company - Who was the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry between 2016-2021?
Answer: Kiran Bedi - Which National Highway connects Puducherry to Tamil Nadu?
Answer: NH32 - The first textile mill in Puducherry was established in which year? Answer: 1909
- Which district of Puducherry does not share border with Tamil Nadu? Answer: Yanam
- The Mahakali temple is located in which town of Puducherry?
Answer: Karaikal - What is the length of the coastline of Puducherry in kilometers? Answer: 45 kms
- Which Puducherry leader led a non-violent agitation for responsible government in 1954? Answer: Edouard Goubert
- In which year was Puducherry Municipalities Act passed? Answer: 1973
- Which famous temple is located in the Village of Embalam in Puducherry?
Answer: Sri Siddhi Vinayakar temple - The Veerampattinam beach is located along which Bay?
Answer: Bay of Bengal - Which dance form, with origins in Puducherry, involves balancing a pot on the head? Answer: Bharatnatyam
- When was Puducherry formally transferred to India from French rule?
Answer: 1 November 1954 - The Kurusukuppam village located near Ariankuppam is known for which product? Answer: Handmade incense sticks
- Which leader inaugurated the Puducherry Legislative Assembly building in 2011? Answer: Sonia Gandhi
- The Thirukaameeswarar temple was built during which century? Answer: 11th century
- In which year did the Portuguese first arrive at Puducherry?
Answer: 16th century - Who became the first woman Chief Minister of Puducherry in 1991? Answer: R. V. Janaki
- Which district has the smallest area in Puducherry?
Answer: Pondicherry - The Puducherry airport is located in which part of the territory?
Answer: Lawspet - Which beach in Puducherry features the 4 meter tall statue of Mahatma Gandhi?
Answer: Promenade Beach - The French established their rule over Puducherry in which year?
Answer: 1674 - Which Puducherry town is known for Kalamkari paintings and handmade textiles? Answer: Kalpetta
- Who was the Chief Minister of Puducherry in 2011-2016? Answer: N. Rangaswamy
- The famous Maiyam jockey cap originated from which Puducherry village?
Answer: Oulgaret - The name Puducherry means “New Village” in which language? Answer: Tamil
- Which five rivers rivers flow through Puducherry’s territory?
Answer: Gingee, Malataru, Varaha, Chunambar, Pennaiyar rivers - Who became the first Chief Minister of Puducherry in 1963?
Answer: M.O.H Farook - The famous Arikanmedu archaeological site dates back to which century BC? Answer: 1st century BC
- Which district is known as the rice bowl of Puducherry? Answer: Karaikal
- The French formally ceded Puducherry to India in which year? Answer: 1954
- Which city is associated with Yogi Sri Aurobindo and The Mother Mirra Alfassa? Answer: Puducherry
- Who was the French Governor who rebuilt Puducherry in 18th century CE? Answer: Lenoir
- Paruthipattu coastal village in Puducherry is famous for which craft?
Answer: Mat weaving - The Thavalakuppam fish market is located along which river?
Answer: Gingee River - Which religious leader gave the name “Auroville” to the global township near Puducherry? Answer: The Mother
- In which decade was the Puducherry government constituted for the first time?
Ans. 1960s - Which beach in Puducherry has a vintage lighthouse from the 19th century? Answer: Reddiarpalayam Beach
- The name of which district means “Lotus” in Tamil? Answer: Pondicherry
- Which Union Territory was formed when Goa was created in 1987? Answer: Daman and Diu
- The 10 day Pongal harvest festival is celebrated during which Tamil month?
Answer: Thai - Which Puducherry leader led the independence movement in 1954?
Answer: Edouard Goubert - The famous Sri Manakula Vinayagar temple was built in which century? Answer: 18th century
- Which district has the highest population density in Puducherry?
Answer: Pondicherry - The Kuruchikkuppam village is famous for manufacturing which metallic handicraft items?
Answer: Brass - Which historical monument in Puducherry has a blend of French and Tamil architecture?
Answer: Raj Nivas - Which district’s name means “Plantain garden” in Tamil? Answer: Mahe
- The Thirunallar Saneeswaran temple is dedicated to which Hindu god?
Answer: Lord Shani - Which government body regulates Puducherry’s municipal administration?
Answer: Directorate of Municipal Administration - Which French Governor designed Puducherry’s planning and architecture in 18th century?
Answer: Guillard - Puducherry was formed from which former French colonies?
Answer: French India - In which decade did India gain control over French settlements of Puducherry?
Answer: 1950s - Which Tamil dynasty lost Puducherry to French invaders in 1693 CE?
Answer: Thanjavur Nayak dynasty - Which district is known for growing horticultural crops like coconut and banana?
Answer: Mahe - The French formally handed over their establishments in India to whom in 1954?
Answer: Government of India - Which industry is given incentives by Puducherry government under PIPDIC?
Answer: Tourism industry - Which beach is located along the Bay of Bengal coast in the Karaikal district?
Answer: Karaikal Beach - The name Karaikal is derived from which word meaning “fish pass” in Tamil?
Answer: Karai - Which Puducherry leader is known as the father of the Union Territory? Answer: Edouard Goubert
- Who appoints the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry? Answer: President of India
- The ancient port site of Arikamedu belonged to which dynasty in 2nd century BCE?
Answer: Cholas - Which temple town is situated on the northern bank of Vettaru River?
Answer: Thirunallar - Which city hosts one of the longest promenades in Asia? Answer: Puducherry
- Which district has the largest number of inland fishermen in Puducherry? Answer: Yanam
- The Puducherry legislature has how many elected members? Answer: 30
- Which town hosts the famous International Yoga Festival annually?
Answer: Puducherry - Which political party ruled Puducherry for the longest duration since independence?
Answer: Indian National Congress - Which industry contributes most to Puducherry’s economy?
Answer: Tourism - The 10 day Masimagam festival is dedicated to which deity?
Answer: Lord Siva - Which beach town hosts the Virgin Island Fest every year? Answer: Bahour
- Which European power ruled Yanam region of Puducherry till 1954?
Answer: Dutch - The name Puducherry comes from which Tamil word meaning ‘new settlement’?
Answer: Pudu + Cheri - Which famous Ashram is situated on the Bengal coastline of Puducherry?
Answer: Sri Aurobindo Ashram - Who wrote the famous book ‘The Mother’ about his spiritual collaborator Mirra Alfassa?
Answer: Sri Aurobindo - Which district of Puducherry has around 20% Tamil speaking population? Answer: Yanam
- The Puducherry coastline is located along which larger geographic structure?
Answer: Coromandel Coast - Which political party currently governs the Puducherry Union Territory?
Answer: All India N.R Congress