Which state in India occupies the same ranking position in respect of area and populationa)Manipurb)Meghalayac)Nagalandd)GujaratCorrect answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

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The position of Meghalaya is 22nd in terms of both area as well as population. The position of rest of the states in terms of area and populat ion respectively are: Nagaland: 25, 24; Manipur: 23, 23 (excludes Mao-Maram, Paomata, and Purul sub-divisions of Senapati district of Manipur); and Gujarat: 7, 10.

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Explanation:

Ranking Position:
- Meghalaya occupies the 22nd position in terms of both area and population in India.

Area:
- Meghalaya covers an area of approximately 22,429 square kilometers, making it the 22nd largest state in India.

Population:
- The population of Meghalaya is around 3 million, which also ranks it as the 22nd most populous state in the country.

Comparison:
- Among the options provided, only Meghalaya matches in terms of ranking position for both area and population.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 'B' - Meghalaya.

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