Indian Geography
2017
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If you travel by road from Kohima to Kottayam, what is the minimum number of States within India through which you can travel, including the origin and the destination?

D.9
C.8
B.7
A.6

Correct Answer: Option B

The shortest road route from Kohima (Nagaland) to Kottayam (Kerala) passes through a minimum of 7 states, including the origin and destination.

One possible route is:

  1. Nagaland (Origin)
  2. Assam
  3. West Bengal
  4. Odisha
  5. Andhra Pradesh
  6. Tamil Nadu (or Karnataka)
  7. Kerala (Destination)

Therefore, the minimum number of states crossed is 7.

Hence, option B is correct.