In which of the following frontiers of India, Punjab is situated ?

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:

1. Punjab acts as a gateway to India from the northwest, historically significant during invasions and trade.
2. It is part of the Indus Valley region, rich in agricultural and cultural heritage.
3. Punjab's strategic location makes it important for trade and security.
4. 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.