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Question 6

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

AOptions

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A) Assam and Rajasthan
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B) Arunachal Pradesh and Rajasthan
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C) Assam and Gujarat
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D) Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat

BSolution

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.

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CStrategy

For geographical extreme points or locations, visualize the map of India. Basic knowledge of the cardinal directions of states is sufficient. Questions like these test fundamental geographical awareness.

DSyllabus Analysis

This question is from the Indian Geography section, specifically concerning the political geography and location of states.

EQuestion Analysis

Easy. This is a basic factual question related to the geographical extent of India's states.