Question

Area wise the smallest state of India is?
A. Goa
B. Andaman Nicobar
C. Port Blair
D. Kuri

Answer 1

Hint: It is the fourth-smallest state in the country in terms of population. The largest city in the state is Vasco da Gama.

Complete answer:
As per area, India is the seventh largest country in the world. India is politically divided into 29 states and 7 Union Territories. Among these 29 states, Goa is the smallest state as per area. Here, the Portugese influence is still visible as it was under the rule of Portugal for many years.
Features of Goa:
- Area: The total area covered by the state is 3,702 square kilometres and constitutes only 0.11% of the total land’s country. It is the fourth-smallest state in the country in terms of population. The capital of Goa is Panaji and the largest city in the state is Vasco da Gama.
- Boundaries: Karnataka and Maharashtra surrounds the state. Its boundaries are defined in the North by Terekhol River which separates it from Maharashtra, in the East and South by Karnataka and the Arabian Sea forms the western coast of it.
- Attraction: The main attraction here is tourism. The indo-western culture of Goa, flora, fauna, beaches, churches, World Heritage-listed architecture are the main appeals of this state.

Option (B) Andaman Nicobar: This option is incorrect. Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a Union Territory, not a state.

Option (C) Port Blair: This option is incorrect. Port Blair is the capital city of the UT Andaman and Nicobar islands. It is not a state.

Option (D) Kuri: This option is incorrect. Kuri is a small village in the district of Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh. It is also not a state.

Hence, the correct answer is option (A)

Note: The smallest union territory in India is Lakshadweep. It is an archipelago consisting of 36 islands with an area of 32 sq km. The territorial water extends to 20,000 sq.kms and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) to 4,00,000 sq.kms.