Question

Area Wise _____ is the smallest state in India.
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. Rajasthan
D. Goa

Answer 1

Hint:A state in India is a type of administrative division which has their own governments. The states and union territories were made according to Article 1 of the Indian Constitution.

Complete Step by Step Solution:
- Option A: Madhya Pradesh is a state in Central India and is the second largest state in India by the area having an area of 308,252 sq km. Bhopal is the capital of Madhya Pradesh and the largest city is Indore. It is the fifth-largest state by population having a population of 72,626,809. Hence, this is an incorrect option.
- Option B: Maharashtra is a state in the western region of India and is the third-largest state in India by area having an area of 307,712 sq. km. Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra and the second-most populous city in India. Maharashtra is the second most populous state in India having a population of 112,374,333. Hence, this is an incorrect option.
- Option C: Rajasthan is a state in the North region of India and is the largest state in India by area having an area of 342,239 sq. km. Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and the largest city in the state. Rajasthan is the seventh most populous state in India having a population of 68,548,436. Hence, this is an incorrect option.
- Option D: Goa is a state on the southwestern coast of India and is the smallest state in India by area having an area of 3,702 sq. km. Panaji is the capital of Goa and the largest city is Vasco da Gama. It is the fourth-smallest state by population in India having a population of 1,458,545. Hence, this is the correct option.

So, the correct answer is option D.

Note:According to Article 1 of the Constitution of India, India shall be a union of states and the territory of India shall comprise of:
-The territories of the States
-The Union territories specified in the First Schedule; and
-Such other territories may be acquired.
There are 28 states and 8 union territories in India.