Question

1. Indira Point is the southernmost tip on the Indian mainland. ______________
2. India has 28 states and seven Union Territrories. ___________
3. Madhya Pradesh is the largest state of India in terms of area. ___________
4. Lakshadweep is located along the west coast of India. ____________

Answer 1

1. The given statement is false.

Explanation: Kanyakumari is the southernmost point of the Indian mainland, whereas Indira Point is the southernmost point of the whole country, as it is located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

2. ​The given statement is false.

Explanation: India has 29 states and 7 union territories. With the recent bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh into Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, the number of states in India has been increased from 28 to 29.

3. ​The given statement is false.

Explanation: Rajasthan is the largest state of India in terms of area. ​Madhya Pradesh used to hold this position in the past, but after its bifurcation, which led to the formation of the new state of Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan took this slot.

4. ​The given statement is true.

Explanation: Lakshadweep is located off the western coast of India. It is a group of 36 islands in the Lakshadweep Sea.