Which one among the following States has the longest extension in nort

Which one among the following States has the longest extension in north-south direction?

Jharkhand
Telangana
Odisha
Chhattisgarh
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-1 – 2023
Comparing the geographical extents of the given states, Chhattisgarh has the longest extension in the north-south direction.
– The north-south extension corresponds to the latitudinal extent of the state.
– Approximate latitudinal extents:
– Jharkhand: ~21°58’N to 25°18’N (approx. 3°20′)
– Telangana: ~15°46’N to 19°56’N (approx. 4°10′)
– Odisha: ~17°49’N to 22°34’N (approx. 4°45′)
– Chhattisgarh: ~17°46’N to 24°06’N (approx. 6°20′)
Among the options, Chhattisgarh stretches significantly further north from its southern tip compared to the other states, giving it the largest north-south extent. Visual inspection of a map of India or checking precise geographical coordinates confirms this.
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