Concept:Madhya Pradesh is centrally located in India and shares its borders with five states: Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.
Explanation:Identify the states touching Madhya Pradesh. To the west lies Gujarat, to the south lies Maharashtra, and to the east lies Chhattisgarh. These three are directly neighboring. Option A lists exactly these three states. Option B includes Bihar, which does not touch Madhya Pradesh. Option C includes Telangana, which is not a neighbor. Option D includes Jharkhand and Odisha, both not adjoining Madhya Pradesh. Only option A contains all correct neighbors.
Answer:A. Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh