Which country is comparable to the size of Maharashtra?

Category: Maharashtra Gk

Hint: Consider the approximate land area of Maharashtra and compare it with the given countries.

Correct Answer: B) Oman

Exam Relevance: SSC, UPSC, State PSC

Difficulty: Moderate

Explanations:

Uganda: The land area of Uganda is approximately 241,550 square kilometers. This is smaller than Maharashtra's area, making it an incorrect choice.

Oman: The land area of Oman is approximately 309,500 square kilometers. This is very close to the land area of Maharashtra, making it the correct choice for a comparable size.

Tunisia: The land area of Tunisia is approximately 163,610 square kilometers. This is significantly smaller than Maharashtra's area, making it an incorrect choice.

Hungary: The land area of Hungary is approximately 93,030 square kilometers. This is much smaller than Maharashtra's area, making it an incorrect choice.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Uganda is incorrect because its land area is approximately 241,550 square kilometers, which is smaller than Maharashtra's area of 307,713 square kilometers.
Option B: Oman is correct because its land area is approximately 309,500 square kilometers, which is very close to the land area of Maharashtra, making it a comparable size.
Option C: Tunisia is incorrect because its land area is approximately 163,610 square kilometers, which is significantly smaller than Maharashtra's area of 307,713 square kilometers.
Option D: Hungary is incorrect because its land area is approximately 93,030 square kilometers, which is much smaller than Maharashtra's area of 307,713 square kilometers.

Mnemonic: O for Oman, O for Maharashtra's comparable size

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