Which one among the following States is smallest in area?
- AAndhra Pradesh
- BGujarat
- CKarnataka
- DTamil NaduCorrect
Explanation
To identify the smallest state among the given options, we look at their approximate geographical areas. Karnataka covers about 191,791 square kilometers, Gujarat covers about 196,024 square kilometers, and Andhra Pradesh covers about 162,975 square kilometers. Tamil Nadu has an area of approximately 130,058 square kilometers. Comparing these figures, Tamil Nadu is the smallest in area among the four options provided. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.
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