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UPSC 2007: Out of the Southern States – Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu – which shares boundaries with the maximum number of Indian States?
(a)Andhra Pradesh only
(b)Karnataka only
(c)Each of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
(d)Each of Tamil Nadu and Kerala
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (c) Each of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
Before Telangana’s creation, Andhra Pradesh touched Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu—five states ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andhra_Pradesh?utm_source=openai)). Karnataka borders Maharashtra, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala—also five ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karnataka?utm_source=openai)). Tamil Nadu (3) and Kerala (2) adjoin fewer neighbours, so both Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka share the maximum, validating option (c).
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2007, GS Paper 1, as Question 85. It falls under Geography > Indian Political Geography & Borders.
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