| Read the source and answer the following questions. |
| India occupies an important strategic position in South Asia. India has 28 States and 9 Union Territories. |
| India shares its land boundaries with Pakistan and Afghanistan in the North-West and China (Tibet), Nepal and Bhutan in the North and Myanmar and Bangladesh in the East. Our Southern neighbours across the sea consist of the two island countries, namely. |
| Sri Lanka and Maldives |
| Sri Lanka is separated from India by a narrow channel of sea formed by the Palk Strait and the Gulf of Mannar, while Maldives islands are situated to the South of the Lakshadweep islands. India has had strong geographical and historical links with her neighbours. |
| Before 1947, there were two types of states in India i.e. the Provinces and the Princely States. Provinces were ruled directly by British officials, who were appointed by the Viceroy. |
| Princely States were ruled by local, hereditary rulers, who acknowledged sovereignity in return for local autonomy. |
| India has ...... States and ...... Union Territories. |
A) 16, 12
B) 25, 5
C) 29, 7
D) 28, 8
Correct Answer: D
Solution :
[d]
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