Question

Tamil Nadu is the _______ largest state in India by area.
A) 9th
B) 10th
C) 11th
D) 12th

Answer 1

Hint:
> India is a nation with 28 states and 8 union territories.
> The largest state in India, by area, means the geographical area where Tamil Nadu covers an area of 130,058 square metres. Km. Km.
> In terms of population, Tamil Nadu is ranked 6th.

Complete answer:
Tamil Nadu is situated in the extreme south of the subcontinent whose capital is Chennai. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the east as well as south, and to the west by the Kerala States, Karnataka lies to the northwest, and Andhra Pradesh to the northern side. It is situated in the hot zone of the northern hemisphere.
Tamil Nadu is India's eleventh largest state. The population of the state has reached more than 6 crores and covers an area of 130,058 square metres. Km. Km. The Kurinji mountainous area, the Mullai forest region, the Marudham fertile plains, the Neidhal coastal region and the Palai arid region are how the ancient Tamils divided Tamil Nadu into five major physiographic regions.
Let us examine the given options:

Odisha is the 9th largest state in terms of area in India. Thus, option (A) is incorrect.

Chhattisgarh is the 10th largest state by area in India. Thus, Option (B) is also incorrect.

By area, Tamil Nadu is the 11th largest state. Thus, Option (C) is the correct answer.

The 12th largest state in India by area is Telangana. Thus, option (D) is not correct.

Therefore, the correct answer is C

Note:
> Tamil Nadu has a diversified manufacturing sector and is a leader in many sectors such as automotive and automotive parts, engineering, pharmaceuticals, clothes, apparel products, leather products, chemicals, plastics, etc.
> In terms of the number of factories and industrial employees, it ranks first among the nations.
> Among all the Indian States, Rajasthan ranks first in terms of area.