Indian States Geography

Maharashtra is India's second-most populous state, with over 112 million residents (after Uttar Pradesh). Option C correctly identifies this demographic fact. Note the spelling error in 'Maharshtra'.

Majuli Island in the Brahmaputra River (Assam) is recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's largest river island. It is formed by the Brahmaputra River and is a unique ecological and cultural site. The other states listed don't contain this geographical feature.

Madhya Pradesh is India's largest soyabean-producing state, often called the 'Soyabean State'. It contributes over 60% of the country's total soyabean production, far ahead of Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh which are also producers but on a much smaller scale.

Gujarat has the highest number of airports among Indian states. The state has an extensive network including both international and domestic airports. Kerala, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh also have significant airport infrastructure but fewer than Gujarat.

West Bengal has India's highest population density among major states at approximately 1,029 people per square kilometer. While Uttar Pradesh has the largest total population, West Bengal's smaller land area combined with high population gives it maximum density. Bihar ranks second.

Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, a coastal city in present-day Gujarat. Porbandar was his ancestral home and the place of his birth, making it the correct answer.

Punjab has the highest percentage of Scheduled Caste (SC) population among Indian states at approximately 31-32%, significantly higher than the national average of around 16.6%. This is due to historical demographic patterns and social structure in the state.

MST stands for Mizoram State Transport, the bus service of Mizoram. The acronym MST clearly indicates Mizoram, especially given that state transport corporations typically use the state's initials. Meghalaya has MeMTDC, Manipur has MCT, and Madhya Pradesh has MPSRTC.

RSRTC stands for Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation, the state-owned public transport operator for Rajasthan. Indian states typically have similar 'State Road Transport Corporation' naming patterns.

Kerala has the world's largest deposit of monazite sand, which contains significant amounts of thorium, particularly along its coastal areas. The state's coastal regions, especially in Kollam district, are rich in this rare mineral critical for nuclear energy programs.

Goa is India's smallest state by area at approximately 3,702 square kilometers. While northeastern states like Sikkim, Tripura, and Nagaland are also relatively small, Goa holds the distinction of being the smallest. Sikkim merged with India in 1975, Nagaland became a state in 1963, and Tripura in 1972; all are larger than Goa.

Uttar Pradesh has been India's most populous state since independence, with over 190 million people as per the 2001 census. Maharashtra is the second most populous state, followed by Bihar and Madhya Pradesh.

Uttar Pradesh shares its borders with the maximum number of states in India, touching 8 states (Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Bihar) plus one Union Territory (Delhi).

Rajasthan is India's largest state by area, covering 342,239 square kilometers (about 10.4% of India's total area). It's located in northwestern India and is known for the Thar Desert. Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh are all smaller than Rajasthan.

Jammu and Kashmir is indeed the northernmost state of India (as of when this data was current, before the 2019 reorganization). The state's territory extended to the Siachen Glacier and the Karakoram range, making it India's northernmost point. This geography is fundamental to understanding India's northern boundaries.