Question

Which is the largest state in India (according to area)?
a. Madhya Pradesh
b. Uttar Pradesh
c. Maharashtra
d. Rajasthan

Answer 1

Hint: India is the seventh largest country in India in terms of area. It is politically divided into twenty-nine states and seven union territories. Each state and union territory has its own cultural and social background making India one of the most diverse and culturally rich countries in the world.

Complete Answer:
India covers an area of almost three million square kilometres. It is the third largest country in Asia area wise.
Rajasthan is the largest state in India covering an area of three lakhs forty-two thousand and two hundred and thirty-nine square kilometres. It is situated to the north-west of India and shares its boundaries with Pakistan.
The capital of Rajasthan is Jaipur which is also known as the Pink City. There are in total thirty-three districts in Rajasthan. According to the census of 2011, the total population of the state is around sixty-eight lakhs out of which around sixty-six percent of people are literate.
Rajasthan also has one of the famous deserts in the world, known as The Great Thar Desert. Rajasthan hosts some of the most spectacular forts, palaces, fairs of India. The culture and cuisine of Rajasthan is famous world-wide and it boasts of widespread foreign tourist attraction.
Looking at the options given:
Option a: Madhya Pradesh is the second largest state in India in terms of area. This is an incorrect answer.
Option b: Uttar Pradesh stands at the fourth position in the ranking of states area-wise. So, it is an incorrect option.
Option c: Maharashtra is third when compared to other states’ area coverage. Hence, an incorrect option.
Option d: Rajasthan is the largest among all the states in India if seen area-wise. This is the correct option.
Option ‘d. Rajasthan’ is correct.

Note: Rajasthan is also known as the Land of Kings. It was ruled by Rajputs who are still recognized with high esteem. Some of the greatest leaders of India are from Rajasthan and are Rajputs. Rana Pratap, Hem Chandra Vikramaditya, Prithviraj Chauhan are some of the leaders from Rajasthan who have brought valour and fame to the country.