GS PrelimsGeography (Indian physical environment)India - Location2010

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.

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