Question

Which state touches the maximum number of states in India?
A.MP
B.Rajasthan
C.Delhi
D. UP

Answer 1

Hint: The State of India which shares its border with the maximum number of states was formed on 1st April 1937 and was named as the United Province. The state comprises 75 districts in total.


Complete Step by Step Answer: Uttar Pradesh shares its national border with nine different states, i.e., Uttarakhand to its north; Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Delhi to its north-west; Rajasthan to its west; Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh on the south; Jharkhand to the south-east and Bihar to its east. It further shares its international border with Nepal on the north with a total area of 29.4 m ha.
Uttar Pradesh can be divided into three major topographical regions –
- At the north is the Siwalik foothills of Himalayan and the Terai region.
- At central it is the Gangetic plains.
- At the south it is the Vindhya range and plateau.
The major source of surface water in this region is the Ganges. The other major rivers that flow through U.P. are Yamuna, Gomti, Ghagra, Gandak, Son, Kosi and Sarda.
Now let us examine the options
Option A – Madhya Pradesh is the second-largest state in the Indian subcontinent and occupies a pivotal position in the country. As the name goes, it is situated in the heart of the country. It shares its national border with five different states – Rajasthan to the northwest, Uttar Pradesh to its northeast, Chhattisgarh to the southeast and Maharashtra to the south.
Option B – Rajasthan is situated in the northwestern part of the country and the meaning of ‘Rajasthan’ is “The Abode of the Rajas”. It shares its national boundary with five different states, i.e., Punjab to its north; Haryana to the northeast; Uttar Pradesh to the east; Madhya Pradesh to the southeast and Gujarat to the southwest. It also shares one international border with Pakistan
Option C – Delhi comprises two components – Old Delhi in the north and New Delhi in the south. It is the National Capital of India, is a city and a Union Territory of the country. It is bordered by the state of Uttar Pradesh to the east and by Haryana on the northern, western, and southern sides.
Option D - The state of Uttar Pradesh touches the maximum number of states in India. It shares its border with nine different states - Uttarakhand to its north; Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Delhi to its north-west; Rajasthan to its west; Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh on the south; Jharkhand to the south-east and Bihar to its east.
Thus, the correct answer is option (D).

Note: Uttar Pradesh is the fourth largest state and is the most populous state in the Indian subcontinent. It contributes 16.51% of the country’s total population. It was created in 1937 as the Union Province of Agra and Oudh and was later renamed in 1950 as the state of Uttar Pradesh.