Social Science · Class 4
States and Capitals
Learn States and Capitals with notes, examples, and practice questions.
4 sections15–25 min read6 MCQs · 2 examples
Chapter Overview
India has states and Union Territories with capitals as seats of government. Map literacy helps understand administration and regional identity.
States and Capitals
- Maharashtra — Mumbai; Karnataka — Bengaluru; Tamil Nadu — Chennai
- Uttar Pradesh — Lucknow; West Bengal — Kolkata; Rajasthan — Jaipur
- Planned capitals: Chandigarh, Gandhinagar, Bhubaneswar
Union Territories
- Delhi — National Capital Territory
- Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Puducherry, Andaman & Nicobar
- UTs administered by Union government; some have legislatures
Map Practice
- Locate states by region: north, south, east, west, northeast
- Capital cities marked with star on political maps
- Identify neighbouring states on outline map
Solved Examples
Step-by-step solutions — read each step before checking the final answer.
Capital match
Match Kerala, Punjab, Assam with capitals.
- 1Kerala — Thiruvananthapuram
- 2Punjab — Chandigarh
- 3Assam — Dispur
Answer
Kerala-Thiruvananthapuram; Punjab-Chandigarh; Assam-Dispur
Largest state
Largest Indian state by area?
- 1Rajasthan covers widest area in northwest
Answer
Rajasthan
Key Points to Remember
- ✓ India is a union of states
- ✓ Capitals are seats of state government
- ✓ UTs differ from states in administration
- ✓ Map practice aids memory
Exam Tips
- • List capitals of your region's states
- • Draw political map and label 10 states
- • Distinguish state from Union Territory
Practice MCQs — States and Capitals
Test your understanding with topic-wise multiple choice questions. Explanations appear after each answer.
Question 1 of 6Score: 0/0
Capital of Maharashtra is: