Question

The Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli lies between which of the following states of India?

• A. Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh
• B. Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh
• C. Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra
• D. Gujarat and Maharashtra

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Gujarat and Maharashtra

Dadra and Nagar Haveli, union territory of India, located in the western part of the country and situated between the states of Gujarat to the north and Maharashtra to the south. It lies some 15 miles (24 km) from the Arabian Sea and about 80 miles (130 km) north of Mumbai (Bombay). The territory consists of two sections—Dadra and Nagar Haveli—which together embrace roughly 70 villages. The capital is Silvassa. Area 190 square miles (491 square km). Pop. (2011) 342,853.