Part of: Maharashtra Gk set 4

Maharashtra is not surrounded by six states.

Category: Maharashtra Gk

Hint: Consider the states that border Maharashtra.

Correct Answer: B) Disagree

Exam Relevance: SSC, UPSC, State PSC

Difficulty: Easy

Explanations:
  • Madhya Pradesh to the north and northeast
  • Chhattisgarh to the east
  • Telangana to the southeast
  • Karnataka to the south
  • Goa to the southwest
  • Gujarat to the northwest
  • Option Analysis:
    • Option A: This option is incorrect because it suggests that the statement is true, which it is not. Maharashtra is surrounded by six states, not fewer.
    • Option B: This option is correct because it correctly states that the given statement is false. Maharashtra is indeed surrounded by six states: Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Karnataka, Goa, and Gujarat.
    • Option C: This option is incorrect because the statement is clearly defined and can be verified through geographical data. There is no ambiguity in the number of states surrounding Maharashtra.
    • Option D: This option is incorrect because one of the given options (Option B) is correct. Therefore, "None of these" is not applicable.

    Mnemonic: Remember the acronym "MAD" for Maharashtra's adjacent states: Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and Gujarat.

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