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Geography question from Patwari exam, 2024 by JKSSB

Arrange the following states in descending order on the basis of area.

1. Rajasthan
2. Madhya Pradesh
3. Karnataka
4. Maharashtra

Choose the correct option:

Last updated May 13, 2026
Correct Answer: Option B — 1, 2, 4, 3
To arrange these states in descending order (from largest to smallest) by land area, we look at the official geographic data of India:

1. Rajasthan (1): With an area of approximately 342,239 sq km, it is the largest state in India.
2. Madhya Pradesh (2): It holds the second position with an area of about 308,245 sq km.
3. Maharashtra (4): It is the third-largest state, covering approximately 307,713 sq km.
4. Karnataka (3): Among the options provided, Karnataka is the smallest, with an area of roughly 191,791 sq km (ranking 6th nationally).
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.

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JKSSB Patwari 2024

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Exam JKSSB
Recruitment Patwari
Year 2024
Subject Geography
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