Previous year MCQs

Census UPPSC 2006 GS-I
Question

Which state in the country has the largest number of districts?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Uttar Pradesh

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Uttar Pradesh ”.
Uttar Pradesh, with the no. of districts of 75, is an Indian state with maximum number of districts, followed by Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, and Maharashtra.

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