Correct option is D
Punjab is situated in the north-western frontier of India. It shares its borders with Pakistan to the west, Jammu & Kashmir to the north, Himachal Pradesh to the northeast, and Haryana and Rajasthan to the south and southeast.
Information Booster:
- Punjab acts as a gateway to India from the northwest, historically significant during invasions and trade.
- It is part of the Indus Valley region, rich in agricultural and cultural heritage.
- Punjab's strategic location makes it important for trade and security.
- The Wagah border, a key point of Indo-Pak relations, is located in Punjab.
Additional Knowledge:
- (a) South-eastern: Incorrect; southeastern regions of India include Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
- (b) South-western: Incorrect; refers to areas like Kerala and Goa.
- (c) North-eastern: Incorrect; represents the seven sister states of India.
- (d) North-western: Correct; Punjab lies here.