The correct answer is option 3, which states that India has 29 states. This means that India is divided into 29 separate administrative divisions, each with its own government and elected representatives. It is important to note that before 2014, India had 28 states, but Telangana was added as the 29th state in June 2014, increasing the total number of states. Therefore, the answer option 1 (26 states) is incorrect, as it does not reflect the current number of states in India. Similarly, options 2 (27 states) and 4 (28 states) are also incorrect, as they do not accurately represent the correct number of states in India.