Gujarat has the longest coastline among Indian states at approximately 1,214 km.
India won 6 medals (1 gold, 5 silver) at the 2024 Paris Olympics, with shooter Manu Bhaker winning gold in shooting.
Punjab derives its name from 'Panch' (five) and 'Ab' (water), referring to the five rivers: Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Chenab, and Jhelum.
Hyderabad is the capital of Telangana, which was formed as a separate state on 1 June 2014.
India's Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed near the Moon's South Pole in August 2023, making India the first country to achieve this feat.
The Himalayas form the northern boundary of India and separate it from Tibet and China.
# Understanding India's Smallest State by Area
India has 28 states and 8 union territories, each with varying geographical sizes that are important geographical facts to know.
Step 1: Identify the Candidate States
The question asks us to compare four states: Sikkim, Tripura, Goa, and Manipur. These are all northeastern or western coastal states of India with relatively smaller areas compared to larger states like Rajasthan or Maharashtra.
Step 2: Compare Areas of Each State
Goa has an area of approximately 3,702 km², Sikkim covers about 7,096 km², Tripura spans around 10,486 km², and Manipur covers approximately 22,327 km². When arranged in ascending order by area, Goa is the smallest among these four options.
The correct answer is (C) Goa, which is the smallest state of India by area at 3,702 square kilometers.
Gujarat has the longest coastline among Indian states at approximately 1,214 km, including the Gulf of Kutch and Gulf of Cambay.
Mount Everest (8,849m) is called Sagarmatha in Nepali and Chomolungma in Tibetan, straddling the India-Nepal border.
The Deccan Plateau is a large plateau in South India, located south of the Narmada River and covering parts of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.
