Which of the following with reference to Indian States is/are not correct? 1. Uttar Pradesh shares its boundary with the highest number of other Indian States. 2. Rajasthan shares the longest international border among all Indian States. 3. Sikkim is the only State that shares its boundary with just one other Indian State.

Option (C) — Statements 2 and 3 are incorrect

• India comprises 28 States and 8 Union Territories with a diverse array of internal and international boundaries.
• The length and distribution of these borders depend on geographical layout and historical territorial divisions.
• Knowledge of India's political geography is essential to accurately map out state borders and international frontiers.

• Statement 1. Uttar Pradesh shares its boundary with the highest number of other Indian States: Correct. Uttar Pradesh borders eight states, which are Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Bihar, along with the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
• Statement 2. Rajasthan shares the longest international border among all Indian States: Incorrect. West Bengal shares the longest international border among Indian states, primarily due to its highly convoluted and lengthy boundary with Bangladesh.
• Statement 3. Sikkim is the only State that shares its boundary with just one other Indian State: Incorrect. Both Sikkim and Meghalaya share their boundaries with only one other Indian state. Sikkim is bounded only by West Bengal internally, while Meghalaya is bounded only by Assam.