Question

Which is the only district in Kerala that shares its border with both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu?

• A. Palakkad
• B. Wayanad
• C. Idukki
• D. Kasaragod

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Wayanad

• Correct Answer: Option B (Wayanad)

• Wayanad is the only district in Kerala that shares its borders with both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. This makes it unique among Kerala districts in terms of inter-state boundaries.

• Geographical explanation:

• Wayanad district is located in the northeastern part of Kerala.

• It shares its northern and eastern borders with Karnataka state.

• It shares its southeastern border with Tamil Nadu.

• Specifically, Wayanad borders Karnataka's Kodagu, Mysore, and Chamarajanagar districts, and Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris district.

• Other districts that share borders with neighboring states:

• Palakkad borders only Tamil Nadu

• Idukki borders only Tamil Nadu

• Kasaragod borders only Karnataka