40th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1995
As per the area, what is the correct descending order of the following States? (1) Andhra Pradesh (2) Bihar (3) Madhya Pradesh (4) Uttar Pradesh Code :
a3, 2, 4, 1
b1, 2, 3, 4
c4, 3, 2, 1
d3, 4, 1, 2✓ Correct
Explanation
According to area, the correct descending order is: Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar. <table> <tr> <th>State</th> <th>Area (sq km)</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Madhya Pradesh</td> <td>308252</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Uttar Pradesh</td> <td>240928</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Andhra Pradesh</td> <td>160205</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Bihar</td> <td>94163</td> </tr> </table>
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