The latitudes that pass through Sikkim also pass through
A
Rajasthan
B
Punjab
C
Himachal Pradesh
D
Jammu & Kashmir
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
1. The question asks which state shares latitudes with Sikkim.
2. Sikkim is located in the Eastern Himalayas, approximately between 27° N and 28° N latitude.
3. We need to check the latitudinal extent of the options:
(A) Rajasthan: Extends roughly from 23° N to 30° N latitude. Its northern parts definitely overlap with the latitudes of Sikkim.
(B) Punjab: Extends roughly from 29.5° N to 32.5° N latitude, mostly north of Sikkim's latitudes.
(C) Himachal Pradesh: Extends roughly from 30.5° N to 33° N latitude, north of Sikkim's latitudes.
(D) Jammu & Kashmir (as it existed or the current UTs): Located significantly north of Sikkim, roughly above 32° N latitude.
4. Therefore, the latitudes that pass through Sikkim (approx. 27-28° N) also pass through Rajasthan.