Arrange the following administrative units from smallest to largest: (a) Nation (b) Village (c) Taluk (d) District (e) State. Choose the correct ascending hierarchy based on typical Indian administrative structure.
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Ab, c, d, a, e
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Ba, c, e, d, b
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Cb, c, d, e, a
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Da, b, c, d, e
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ENone of these
Answer
Correct Answer: b, c, d, e, a
Explanation
Introduction / Context:This question tests knowledge of the usual administrative hierarchy in India, from the smallest local unit to the largest national unit.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Village (b) is the smallest rural unit.
- Taluk (c) is a subdivision of a district (names vary by state: taluk/tehsil/mandal).
- District (d) contains multiple taluks.
- State (e) contains multiple districts.
- Nation (a) is the union of all states and union territories.
Concept / Approach:Order from local to national level: Village → Taluk → District → State → Nation.
Step-by-Step Solution:Map each entity to its parent scale and sort by scale from smallest to largest.Sequence obtained: b → c → d → e → a.
Verification / Alternative check:Confirm that every step nests inside the next larger unit (village inside taluk, taluk in district, etc.).
Why Other Options Are Wrong:They either start with nation/state or misplace taluk/district relations.
Common Pitfalls:Confusing district and taluk order, or starting at the top (nation) instead of the bottom (village).
Final Answer:b, c, d, e, a