Which one among the following States has the longest extension in north-south direction? (a) Jharkhand (b) Telangana (c) Odisha (d) Chhattisgarh

Among the given states, Chhattisgarh has the longest extension in the north-south direction. Geographically, Chhattisgarh extends from approximately 17°46' N to 24°5' N latitude, covering a latitudinal span of about 7 degrees. In comparison, Jharkhand extends from roughly 22° N to 24°30' N, Odisha from 17°49' N to 22°34' N, and Telangana from 15°50' N to 19°55' N. Chhattisgarh's unique elongated shape stretches from the borders of Uttar Pradesh in the north to Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in the south. This north-south stretch is significantly longer than the latitudinal ranges of Jharkhand, Odisha, or Telangana. The state's northern boundary is near the Tropic of Cancer, while its southern tip reaches deep into the Deccan plateau, making it the most vertically extended state among the options provided.