Concept:Karnataka is a state in southern India. Its territorial (neighbouring) states are those that share a land border with it.
Explanation:Karnataka is bordered by five states: Goa and Maharashtra to the north-west and north, Telangana to the north-east, Andhra Pradesh to the east, Tamil Nadu to the south-east, and Kerala to the south-west. Among the given options, only the pair "Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana" correctly lists three states that actually share a border with Karnataka. The other options include states (Gujarat, Odisha, Chhattisgarh) that do not touch Karnataka.
Answer:The correct option is A: Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana.