Indian States and Union Territories

Uttar Pradesh shares its border with Jharkhand to the southeast. The other options are incorrect - Tamil Nadu and Kerala are in southern India and don't border UP, while West Bengal is separated from UP by Bihar and Jharkhand (no direct border).

Pandwani is a folk narrative performance tradition from Madhya Pradesh, particularly associated with the Chhattisgarh region. It dramatizes stories from the Mahabharata, especially the Pandavas' epic.

Gidha is a popular folk dance of Punjab, traditionally performed by women. It's energetic and often accompanies bhangra in celebratory occasions, forming an integral part of Punjabi folk culture.

Swang is a traditional folk theatre form from Haryana. It combines music, dance, and dialogue to tell stories, often mythological or social, and remains popular in rural Haryana and surrounding regions.

Sikkim (misspelled as Sikhim in the option) officially became the 22nd state of the Indian Union on May 16, 1975, following the 36th Amendment. April 26 was when the amendment was passed. Goa became a state later in 1987.

MS Dhoni made his Ranji Trophy debut for Bihar in the 1999-2000 season. After Jharkhand was carved out of Bihar in 2000, he played for Jharkhand. This is a notable trivia fact since he's strongly associated with Jharkhand.

After India's independence in 1947, Madras State was a large entity that included present-day Tamil Nadu, coastal Andhra Pradesh, northern Kerala (Malabar district), and parts of Karnataka (South Canara). The States Reorganisation Act of 1956 later redrew these boundaries on linguistic lines.

Tamil Nadu shares borders with several states and union territories: Puducherry (Union Territory) to the east, Kerala to the west along the Western Ghats, Karnataka to the northwest, and Andhra Pradesh to the north. Maharashtra is located far to the northwest and does not share a border with Tamil Nadu.

Khandala is a hill station in the Pune district of Maharashtra, located in the Western Ghats near Mumbai. It is a popular weekend getaway. West Bengal has Darjeeling, Tamil Nadu has Ooty and Kodaikanal, and Karnataka has Coorg - but Khandala is specifically in Maharashtra.

Ponmudi is a hill station in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala, situated in the Western Ghats. It is known for its tea gardens and scenic viewpoints. Karnataka has hill stations like Coorg, West Bengal has Darjeeling, and Madhya Pradesh has Pachmarhi - but Ponmudi is specifically in Kerala.

Panchgani is a hill station in the Satara district of Maharashtra, located in the Western Ghats. It is known for its five hills and strawberry farms. Karnataka has Coorg, Kerala has Munnar, and Tamil Nadu has Ooty - but Panchgani is specifically in Maharashtra.

Makar Sankranti is celebrated as the New Year in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. While this harvest festival is celebrated across India in various forms (like Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Lohri in Punjab), it has particular significance as a New Year celebration in these two states. Uttaranchal (now Uttarakhand) also celebrates it but not as specifically as the New Year.

Before independence, the Nizams ruled over the princely state of Hyderabad, which covered parts of present-day Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. Option D (Hyderabad) is correct.

Rice-Fish is a traditional dish from West Bengal (W.B.), combining rice with fresh water fish preparations. Bengali cuisine prominently features fish dishes, and this combination represents the staple food pattern of the region. While Odisha and Bihar also have fish-based dishes, the specific Rice-Fish preparation is distinctly Bengali.

Bhujia (also spelled bhujiya) is a crispy snack traditionally associated with Rajasthan, particularly the Bikaner region which is famous for its bhujia preparations. While variations exist across North India, the authentic bhujia originated in Rajasthan. Bikaneri bhujia is now a Geographical Indication tag product from Rajasthan.