Correct option is D
The correct answer: (D) Sikkim.
- The 27.55° N latitude, which passes through Alwar in Rajasthan, extends across India and reaches Sikkim in the northeastern part of the country.
- Sikkim's location along this latitude aligns with Alwar, despite the significant longitudinal difference between Rajasthan and Sikkim.
Information booster:
- Himachal Pradesh – Known as the "Land of Gods", famous for hill stations like Shimla, apple orchards, and tourism.
- Uttarakhand – Called "Devbhumi" (Land of Gods), famous for Char Dham Yatra, Jim Corbett National Park, and scenic hill towns.
- Haryana – A major agricultural and industrial state, known for Milk & Green Revolution, Kurukshetra (Mahabharata site), and rapid urbanization.
Additional Knowledge:
Sikkim :
- Formation:16 May 1975 (Became the 22nd state of India)
- Capital: Gangtok
- Official Language: English, Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, and others
- Population: Least populous state in India
- Geographical Feature: Himalayan state, home to Kanchenjunga (India’s highest peak)
- Special Recognition: First organic state of India (2016)