Order the Indian administrative units from smallest to largest: Village, Block, District, State.

Introduction / Context:Administrative divisions in India follow a well-known nesting order. The question checks knowledge of this hierarchy from grassroots to the highest state level.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Items: District (i), Village (ii), State (iii), Block (iv).
• Assume the standard rural administrative structure.

Concept / Approach:The conventional order is: Village → Block → District → State. A Block (or Community Development Block) groups multiple villages; districts contain multiple blocks; a state comprises multiple districts.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:Check nesting: each item strictly contains the previous. Any other order breaks containment (e.g., putting State before District).

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• (a), (b) break the Block–District order.
• (d) starts from the largest unit, reversing the intended growth.

Common Pitfalls:

• Confusing “Block” with “District.” Blocks are sub-district units.

Final Answer:(ii), (iv), (i), (iii)