Which one of the following pairs of States of India indicates the easternmost and westernmost State ?
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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
Correct Answer:
D. Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat
Explanation:
The correct answer is (d) Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat.
Explanation:
Easternmost State:
Arunachal Pradesh is the easternmost state of India. The easternmost point of India lies near Kibithu in Arunachal Pradesh at longitude 97°25'E.
Westernmost State:
Gujarat is the westernmost state of India on the mainland. The westernmost point lies near Ghuar Moti in the Kutch district of Gujarat at longitude 68°7'E.
Other options such as Assam and Rajasthan are not correct because Assam is west of Arunachal Pradesh and Rajasthan is east of Gujarat.
In summary:
The pair indicating the easternmost and westernmost states of India is Arunachal Pradesh (east) and Gujarat (west), matching option (d)
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