In the following question, select the odd place name from the alternatives given below. Three options are capitals of Indian states, while one option is associated with a Union Territory. Identify the place that does not belong to the same group. (A) Chennai (B) Daman (C) Raipur (D) Shimla (E) Jaipur

Introduction / Context:
This is a GK-based odd-one-out question about Indian administrative geography. Many such questions group cities by whether they are capitals of states or capitals/centers of Union Territories. The odd choice is the one that belongs to a different administrative category from the majority.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Chennai is the capital of the state Tamil Nadu.
• Raipur is the capital of the state Chhattisgarh.
• Shimla is the capital of the state Himachal Pradesh.
• Jaipur is the capital of the state Rajasthan.
• Daman is the administrative capital of the Union Territory 'Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu' (UT, not a state).

Concept / Approach:
Identify whether each city is a state capital or linked to a Union Territory. If four options are state capitals and one is a UT capital/administrative center, that UT-related option is the odd one out.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:
A quick check is to list the states and recall their capitals: Tamil Nadu->Chennai, Chhattisgarh->Raipur, Himachal Pradesh->Shimla, Rajasthan->Jaipur. Daman does not match a state; instead it is tied to a Union Territory administration. Therefore, it differs from the other four which are state capitals.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

Common Pitfalls:
Some learners assume every well-known administrative city must be a state capital, or they do not distinguish states vs Union Territories. Another mistake is confusing Daman with Goa (since they are geographically close). Always check the administrative unit (state or UT) first, then decide the grouping.

Final Answer:
Daman