Punjab does not share it's border with which of the following states?

Category: Punjab Gk

Hint: Consider the states that surround Punjab.

Correct Answer: D) Delhi

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, State PSC

Difficulty: Easy

Explanations:

Himachal Pradesh: To the north and northeast of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh forms a natural boundary with Punjab. This border is significant as it includes the Shivalik Hills and the foothills of the Himalayas.

Haryana: To the south and southwest of Punjab, Haryana forms a significant border. This border is important as it includes the fertile plains of the Punjab and Haryana regions.

Rajasthan: To the southwest of Punjab, Rajasthan forms a border. This border is less extensive compared to the borders with Himachal Pradesh and Haryana but is still significant.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect. Himachal Pradesh shares a border with Punjab, specifically in the north and northeast regions of Punjab.
Option B: Incorrect. Haryana shares a border with Punjab, particularly in the south and southwest regions of Punjab.
Option C: Incorrect. Rajasthan shares a border with Punjab, mainly in the southwest region of Punjab.
Option D: Correct. Delhi, being a union territory, does not share a direct border with Punjab. The closest point of Delhi to Punjab is through Haryana.

Mnemonic: Punjab's neighbors: H, H, R (Himachal, Haryana, Rajasthan)

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