Consider the following statements regarding the geographical boundaries of Uttar Pradesh:
Uttar Pradesh shares its borders with 8 Indian states and 1 Union Territory.
Its northern boundary is marked by the Vindhya ranges.
The total area of Uttar Pradesh is about 10% of India's total area.
The eastern boundary of Uttar Pradesh is formed by the Yamuna river.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question

Only statement 1 is correct:

Uttar Pradesh shares borders with 8 Indian states and 1 Union Territory (Delhi).
Statement 2 is incorrect; the northern boundary has the Shivalik ranges, not Vindhya.
Statement 3 is wrong; UP accounts for about 7.33% of India's area.
Statement 4 is incorrect; its eastern boundary is defined mainly by the Gandak river, not the Yamuna.

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Only 1 Only statement 1 is correct:

Uttar Pradesh shares borders with 8 Indian states and 1 Union Territory (Delhi).
Statement 2 is incorrect; the northern boundary has the Shivalik ranges, not Vindhya.
Statement 3 is wrong; UP accounts for about 7.33% of India's area.
Statement 4 is incorrect; its eastern boundary is defined mainly by the Gandak river, not the Yamuna.

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