Which of the following is NOT a correct statement?

Correct option is B

Correct Answer: (B) Capital of Mizoram is Kohima.

Explanation:

The incorrect statement is (b) Capital of Mizoram is Kohima because the capital of Mizoram is Aizawl, not Kohima. Kohima is the capital of Nagaland.

Mizoram is one of the Seven Sister States in the northeastern region of India, and its capital, Aizawl, is the largest city in the state. Mizoram shares international borders with Myanmar and Bangladesh.

Information Booster

• Sikkim is the least populous state in India, with a population of 6.1 lakh (Census 2011).
• Rajasthan is the largest Indian state by area, covering 342,239 sq km.
• Telangana was officially formed on 2 June 2014, becoming India’s 29th state (now 28th after J&K reorganization).
• Kohima is the capital of Nagaland, while Aizawl is the capital of Mizoram.
• Mizoram has a significant population of the Mizo ethnic group and is known for its high literacy rate.

Additional Knowledge

• Sikkim: The least populous state with a population of 6.1 lakh (2011 Census). It was the last princely state to merge with India in 1975. The state is known for Kanchenjunga, the third-highest mountain in the world.
• Mizoram: A state with a tribal majority, Mizoram became a state in 1987. Aizawl is the administrative, cultural, and economic center of the state.
• Rajasthan: The largest Indian state by area. It covers 10.4% of India’s total land area. It includes the Thar Desert and famous cities like Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Udaipur.
• Telangana: Formed from Andhra Pradesh on 2 June 2014, with Hyderabad as its capital. The demand for Telangana statehood was driven by historical, economic, and cultural factors.