UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 40
Which one of the following pairs of States of India indicates the easternmost and westernmost State?
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D
Explanation: Among India’s states, Arunachal Pradesh is the easternmost and Gujarat the westernmost.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - Assam is not farther east than Arunachal Pradesh; Rajasthan is not the westernmost state.
B: Incorrect - Arunachal Pradesh is easternmost, but Rajasthan is not westernmost.
C: Incorrect - Gujarat is westernmost, but Assam is not easternmost.
D: Correct - Arunachal Pradesh extends farthest east and Gujarat farthest west.