Neighbors — Set 6
Geography · पड़ोसी देश · Questions 51–60 of 70
Which country shares the shortest land border with India?
Correct Answer: D. Afghanistan
Afghanistan shares the shortest land border with India. The border length is approximately 106 kilometers. This section lies in the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) region, which India claims as its own.
What is the capital of Bhutan?
Correct Answer: D. Thimphu
Thimphu is the capital and largest city of Bhutan. It is situated in the western central part of Bhutan. Unlike most capitals, Thimphu does not have traffic lights.
What is the currency of Bangladesh?
Correct Answer: D. Taka
The Taka is the official currency of Bangladesh. The currency code is BDT. It replaced the Pakistani Rupee in 1972 after Bangladesh gained independence.
How many Indian states share a land border with Nepal?
Correct Answer: A. 5
Five Indian states share a land border with Nepal. These states are Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Sikkim. The open border allows for the free movement of citizens from both nations.
Which neighbor is separated from India by the Palk Strait?
Correct Answer: C. Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is separated from India by the Palk Strait and the Gulf of Mannar. It is an island nation located off the southern coast of India. The distance between the two countries is only about 30 kilometers at the closest point.
Which Indian state has the longest border with Pakistan?
Correct Answer: D. Rajasthan
Rajasthan shares the longest border with Pakistan among Indian states. The length of this border is approximately 1,170 kilometers. However, if including Union Territories, the J&K and Ladakh combined border is longer.
Which country is called the 'Himalayan Kingdom'?
Correct Answer: C. Nepal
Nepal is often referred to as the Himalayan Kingdom (historically) or Himalayan nation. It is home to Mount Everest and eight of the world's ten tallest mountains. Tourism and mountaineering are key parts of its economy.
What is the approximate length of India's land frontier?
Correct Answer: B. 15,106 km
India's total land frontier is approximately 15,106.7 kilometers. It shares land borders with seven countries. The coastline length, including islands, is about 7,516 kilometers.
The Wagah Border is a famous border crossing between India and which country?
Correct Answer: A. Pakistan
The Wagah Border is a road border crossing between India and Pakistan. It is located near Amritsar in Punjab, India, and Lahore in Punjab, Pakistan. It is famous for the daily 'Beating Retreat' ceremony held by security forces.
Which country lies to the east of India?
Correct Answer: B. Myanmar
Myanmar (formerly Burma) lies to the east of India. It shares borders with four Northeastern Indian states. Bangladesh also lies to the east, largely enclosed by Indian territory.