Neighbors — Set 2
Geography · पड़ोसी देश · Questions 11–20 of 70
Which channel separates the Andaman Islands from the Nicobar Islands?
Correct Answer: A. 10 Degree Channel
The 10 Degree Channel separates the Andaman Islands from the Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal. It is approximately 150 kilometers wide. The channel is named as it lies on the 10-degree line of latitude north of the equator.
Which Indian state shares the longest border with Myanmar?
Correct Answer: A. Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh shares the longest border with Myanmar among the North Eastern states, stretching about 520 kilometers. Mizoram follows closely with a border length of roughly 510 kilometers. The border terrain is largely mountainous and forested.
Which country lies to the immediate south of the Lakshadweep islands?
Correct Answer: A. Maldives
The Maldives is the island nation located to the south of India's Lakshadweep islands. The two are separated by the Eight Degree Channel. Maldives is India's smallest neighbor in terms of both area and population.
The 'Durand Line' forms the boundary between which two countries?
Correct Answer: C. Afghanistan and Pakistan
The Durand Line is the international border between Afghanistan and Pakistan. India also shares a short section of this border (approx 106 km) with Afghanistan in the Ladakh region. It was established in 1893 between Sir Mortimer Durand and the Amir of Afghanistan.
Which paramilitary force is primarily responsible for guarding the Indo-China border?
Correct Answer: A. ITBP
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is responsible for guarding the border with China. They operate in high-altitude regions from Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh. The force was raised in 1962 following the Sino-Indian conflict.
Which Indian state is surrounded by Bangladesh on three sides?
Correct Answer: C. Tripura
Tripura is the Indian state surrounded by Bangladesh on its north, south, and west. Only its eastern side is connected to the Indian states of Assam and Mizoram. This geographical feature makes Tripura highly dependent on Bangladesh for connectivity.
Diphu Pass acts as a tri-junction between India, China, and which other country?
Correct Answer: D. Myanmar
Diphu Pass is a mountain pass located at the tri-junction of India, China, and Myanmar. It is situated in the Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh. The pass is strategically significant for diplomatic and border interactions.
Which of the following states does NOT share a border with Bhutan?
Correct Answer: D. Meghalaya
Meghalaya does not share a border with Bhutan; it only borders Bangladesh and the Indian state of Assam. The states bordering Bhutan are Sikkim, West Bengal, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh. Meghalaya lies to the south of Assam.
The 'Tin Bigha Corridor' was a disputed issue between India and which country?
Correct Answer: C. Bangladesh
The Tin Bigha Corridor is a strip of land belonging to India on the West Bengal border. It was leased to Bangladesh to connect the Dahagram-Angarpota enclave with the mainland. This arrangement allows Bangladeshi citizens access to the enclave.
Which is the only Indian state that borders Afghanistan (officially claimed)?
Correct Answer: A. Ladakh
Ladakh is the only Indian Union Territory that officially shares a border with Afghanistan. This border lies in the Wakhan Corridor region. The area is currently under Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), but India claims it as part of Ladakh.