Neighbors — Set 1
Geography · पड़ोसी देश · Questions 1–10 of 70
Which of the following Indian states does NOT share a border with Bangladesh?
Correct Answer: C. Manipur
Manipur does not share a border with Bangladesh; it shares a border with Myanmar. The states bordering Bangladesh include West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. India shares its longest international boundary with Bangladesh.
The 'Radcliffe Line' defines the boundary between India and which country?
Correct Answer: B. Pakistan
The Radcliffe Line is the boundary demarcation line between India and Pakistan. It was drawn by Sir Cyril Radcliffe during the partition of India in 1947. This line also originally demarcated the border between India and East Pakistan (now Bangladesh).
Which Indian state shares the longest land border with Bhutan?
Correct Answer: C. Assam
Assam shares the longest land border with Bhutan, stretching approximately 267 kilometers. The total length of the India-Bhutan border is roughly 699 kilometers. Other states bordering Bhutan are Sikkim, West Bengal, and Arunachal Pradesh.
The 'Siliguri Corridor', also known as the Chicken's Neck, connects mainland India with which region?
Correct Answer: B. North East India
The Siliguri Corridor connects the main part of India with the North East India region. It is a narrow stretch of land located in the state of West Bengal. This corridor is strategically important due to its proximity to Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh.
How many Indian states share a border with Myanmar?
Correct Answer: A. Four
Four Indian states share a land border with Myanmar. These states are Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram. The total length of the border is approximately 1,643 kilometers.
Which Indian state shares a border with China, Nepal, and Bhutan?
Correct Answer: B. Sikkim
Sikkim is the Indian state that shares international borders with China, Nepal, and Bhutan. It is bordered by Nepal to the west, China's Tibet to the north and east, and Bhutan to the east. This strategic location makes Sikkim vital for India's security.
The dispute over 'Sir Creek' is between India and which country?
Correct Answer: B. Pakistan
The Sir Creek dispute is between India and Pakistan in the Rann of Kutch marshlands. It is a 96-kilometer tidal estuary on the border of India's Gujarat and Pakistan's Sindh province. The dispute involves the interpretation of the maritime boundary line.
Which Indian state has the longest border with Nepal?
Correct Answer: B. Bihar
Bihar shares the longest land border with Nepal among Indian states. The length of the Bihar-Nepal border is approximately 726 kilometers. Uttar Pradesh comes second with a border length of about 551 kilometers.
Which of the following lines demarcates the boundary between India and China in the Eastern Sector?
Correct Answer: D. McMahon Line
The McMahon Line is the boundary line between the Tibetan region of China and the North-east region of India. It was proposed by Sir Henry McMahon at the Simla Convention in 1914. China often disputes the legal status of this boundary line.
The 'Maitri Setu' bridge connects India with which country?
Correct Answer: B. Bangladesh
The Maitri Setu bridge connects India and Bangladesh over the Feni River. It links Sabroom in Tripura, India, with Ramgarh in Bangladesh. The bridge facilitates trade and connectivity between the two nations.