UPSC Prelims 2015·GS1·geography·indian geography

Which one of the following pairs of States of India indicates the easternmost and westernmost State?

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  1. AAssam and Rajasthan
  2. BArunachal Pradesh and Rajasthan
  3. CAssam and Gujarat
  4. DArunachal Pradesh and GujaratCorrect

Explanation

To identify the easternmost and westernmost states of India, one needs to refer to a political map of India. Arunachal Pradesh is located in the extreme eastern part of India, with its easternmost point being near Kibithu. Gujarat is located in the extreme western part of India, with its westernmost point being near Ghuar Mota in the Kutch district. Therefore, the pair Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat correctly indicates the easternmost and westernmost states, respectively.
geography: Which one of the following pairs of States of India indicates the easternmost and westernmost State?

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