Q26 · UPSC Prelims 2026 · Set A · Current Affairs and GK

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Which of the following with reference to Indian States is/are NOT correct?1.Uttar Pradesh shares its boundary with the highest number of other Indian States.2.Rajasthan shares the longest international border among all Indian States.3.Sikkim is the only State that shares its boundary with just one other Indian State. Select the answer using the code given below:

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Exam
Union Public Service Commission — Civil Services Examination (UPSC)
Board
UPSC
Stage
Prelims
Year
2026
Paper
UPSC Prelims — Prelims General Studies Paper I (General Studies)
Booklet
Set A
Question
Q26
Topic
Current Affairs and GK
Syllabus
Current events, government schemes, miscellaneous GK — Prelims GS Paper I.
A 1 only
B 1 and 2
C 2 and 3
D 3 only

Correct answer: (c) 2 and 3

Explanation

  1. A

    1 only

    1 only: This option is incorrect because statement 1 is factually correct. Uttar Pradesh shares its boundary with eight States and one Union Territory (Delhi), making it the State with the highest number of bordering States in India.

  2. B

    1 and 2

    1 and 2: This option is incorrect because while statement 1 is correct, statement 2 is incorrect. Gujarat, not Rajasthan, shares the longest international border among all Indian States (along the India-Pakistan border).

  3. C

    2 and 3

    (c) 2 and 3. This option is correct because statements 2 and 3 are both NOT correct. Rajasthan does not have the longest international border (Gujarat does), and Sikkim is not the only State that shares its boundary with just one other Indian State (Meghalaya also shares its boundary with only one other State, Assam).

  4. D

    3 only

    3 only: This option is incorrect because statement 3 is not the only incorrect statement; statement 2 is also incorrect. Summary. Official key is (c). Uttar Pradesh borders the highest number of States, Gujarat holds the longest international border, and Sikkim is not the sole State bordered by just one other State, making statements 2 and 3 incorrect.

Summary. Official key is (c). Uttar Pradesh borders the highest number of States, Gujarat holds the longest international border, and Sikkim is not the sole State bordered by just one other State, making statements 2 and 3 incorrect.

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