Explanations:The question asks about the states that are not crossed while traveling by train from Kolkata to Chennai. To understand this, it is essential to have a clear understanding of the geographical locations of the states in India and the route a train would take between these two cities.
Kolkata is the capital city of West Bengal, located in the eastern part of India. Chennai, on the other hand, is the capital city of Tamil Nadu, located in the southern part of India. The direct train route from Kolkata to Chennai would generally pass through the eastern and southeastern parts of India, covering states such as West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh before reaching Tamil Nadu.
Let's consider the states mentioned in the options:
Gujarat and Punjab: These states are located in the western and northwestern parts of India, respectively. Gujarat is situated on the western coast of India, bordering the Arabian Sea, and Punjab is located in the northwestern part of India, bordering Pakistan. Neither of these states is on the direct route from Kolkata to Chennai. Therefore, a train traveling from Kolkata to Chennai would not cross through Gujarat or Punjab.
Odisha and Andhra Pradesh: These states are located in the eastern and southeastern parts of India, respectively. Odisha is situated to the east of West Bengal, and Andhra Pradesh is located to the south of Odisha. Both these states are on the direct route from Kolkata to Chennai. Therefore, a train traveling from Kolkata to Chennai would cross through Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
Based on this geographical understanding, the correct answer is Option A, which states that the states of Gujarat and Punjab are not crossed while traveling by train from Kolkata to Chennai. The other options are incorrect because they either include states that are on the route (Option B) or do not accurately reflect the correct answer (Options C and D).