Question

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched regarding Kerala's bordering entities?

• A. North – Tamil Nadu
• B. East – Arabian Sea
• C. South – Karnataka
• D. West – Arabian Sea

Answer 1

Answer:

D. West – Arabian Sea

• Correct Answer: Option D) West - Arabian Sea

• North - Tamil Nadu: This is incorrect. Kerala shares its northern boundary with Karnataka, not Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu borders Kerala on the east and southeast.

• East - Arabian Sea: This is incorrect. The Arabian Sea is located to the west of Kerala. On the east, Kerala shares boundaries with Tamil Nadu and small parts with Karnataka.

• South - Karnataka: This is incorrect. Kerala's southern boundary is the Indian Ocean/Arabian Sea, not Karnataka. Karnataka is located to the north and northeast of Kerala.

• West - Arabian Sea: This is correct. The western boundary of Kerala is indeed the Arabian Sea.

• Kerala's actual boundaries are:

• North: Karnataka

• East: Tamil Nadu (and some parts of Karnataka)

• South: Indian Ocean/Arabian Sea

• West: Arabian Sea