Which of the following is the northernmost State/UT of India?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Jammu and Kashmir

Explanation:

Jammu and Kashmir, before its reorganization in 2019, was the northernmost state of India. It has since been reorganized into the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. The region is located in the extreme northern part of India, bordering Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan. It is known for its geographical features, including the northernmost mountain ranges such as the Himalayas and Pir Panjal range.

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• Jammu and Kashmir is bordered by China,Pakistan, and Afghanistan, and its northernmost regions extend into the Karakoram Range.

• It shares a boundary with Ladakh, which is the northernmost Union Territory of India.

• The region is home to some of the highest peaks in India, such as Nanda Devi,Kangchenjunga, and Mount Haramukh.

• The state's proximity to the Line of Control (LoC) makes it geopolitically significant.

• Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar and Leh are important cultural and economic centers.