If you travel by road from Kohima to Kottayam, what is the minimum number of States within India through which you can travel, including the origin and the destination?
- A. 6
- B. 7
- C. 8
- D. 9
Answer: B
Explanation
The shortest route from Kohima (Nagaland) to Kottayam (Kerala) passes through the following states: Nagaland-Assam-West Bengal-Odisha-Andhra Pradesh-Tamil Nadu (or Karnataka)-Kerala. They are 7 states in total. Hence option (b) is the correct answer.