Question

Which of the following is the least populous state in the country?
A.Meghalaya
B.Mizoram
C.Goa
D.Sikkim

Answer 1

Hint: In the northeast part of the world, in the eastern Himalayas, this state is situated. It is bordered to the north and northeast by the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, to the southeast by Bhutan, to the south by the Indian State of West Bengal, and to the west by Nepal. Gangtok, in the southeastern part of the province, is the capital.

Complete answer:
Sikkim is our country's least populous and second smallest province. Gangtok is the largest town in Sikkim and is the state's capital. Nearly 35 percent of the state is protected by the Khangchendzonga National Park. The economy of Sikkim is essentially dependent on agriculture and tourism, and the state has the third-smallest GDP among Indian states, according to 2014 statistics.
Sikkim, long an independent political body, became India's protectorate in 1950 and an Indian state in 1975. Despite its limited scale, Sikkim, due to its position along many foreign borders, is of considerable political and strategic significance to India.

Hence, the correct answer is option (D).

Note: Some two thirds of Sikkim consists of mountains that are perpetually snow-covered, dominated by the Kanchenjunga massif. Traditionally, the people of Sikkim regarded the mountain as both a god and the abode of gods. It is assumed that the mythical Abominable Snowman, or yeti, called New-guid in Sikkim, roams its hills. Other major peaks include Tent, Kabru, and Pauhunri, all over 23,000 feet (7,000 metres).