Across
- 3. : Rich in minerals and home to Betla National Park.
- 4. : Home state of Mahatma Gandhi and Gir National Park.
- 6. Pradesh : Himalayan state known for hill stations like Shimla and Manali.
- 9. : Northeastern state known for palaces and tribal traditions.
- 10. : Known as "God’s Own Country", famous for backwaters.
- 11. : Smallest state, famous for beaches and Portuguese heritage.
- 16. : Newest state, with Hyderabad as its capital.
- 17. Bengal : State of the Sundarbans and birthplace of Rabindranath Tagore.
- 20. : Ancient center of learning, includes Nalanda and Bodh Gaya.
- 21. : Known for classical dance and Loktak Lake.
- 24. : Surrounds Delhi on three sides; known for agriculture.
- 26. : Largest state by area; home to the Thar Desert.
- 27. Pradesh : Coastal state known for Tirupati temple.
- 28. : State with tribal culture and Chitrakote Falls.
Down
- 1. : State with Mumbai, India’s financial capital.
- 2. : Smallest northeastern state, home to Kanchenjunga.
- 5. : Home to Konark Sun Temple and Jagannath Puri.
- 7. Pradesh : Easternmost state, land of the rising sun in India.
- 8. Nadu : Famous for Dravidian-style temples and classical dance.
- 12. : Land of festivals and indigenous tribes.
- 13. Pradesh : Most populous state; home to Taj Mahal.
- 14. Pradesh : Known as the heart of India, famous for Khajuraho temples.
- 15. : "Abode of clouds", has the wettest places on Earth.
- 18. : Source of Ganga and Yamuna, known for the Char Dham.
- 19. : Bengaluru is the capital; famous for Mysore Palace.
- 22. : Known for Bhangra and the Golden Temple.
- 23. : Hilly state known for bamboo dance and scenic beauty.
- 25. : Famous for tea plantations and one-horned rhinos.