Q. Arrange the following States of India in the ascending order on the basis of their area and select the correct answer from the code given below.
1. Haryana
2. Himachal Pradesh
3. Punjab
4. Uttarakhand
a) 1, 3, 2, 4
b) 3, 1, 4, 2
c) 3, 1, 2, 4
d) 1, 3, 4, 2
Correct Answer: d) 1, 3, 4, 2
Question from UPPSC Prelims 2025
Explanation:
Areas (approx.):
– Haryana: ~44,212 sq km
– Punjab: ~50,362 sq km
– Uttarakhand: ~53,483 sq km
– Himachal Pradesh: ~55,673 sq km
Ascending order (smallest to largest): Haryana (1) < Punjab (3) < Uttarakhand (4) < Himachal Pradesh (2) → 1, 3, 4, 2.
