Question 1

Which of the following Indian states does NOT share a border with Bangladesh?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

The 'Radcliffe Line' defines the boundary between India and which country?

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 3

Which Indian state shares the longest land border with Bhutan?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

The 'Siliguri Corridor', also known as the Chicken's Neck, connects mainland India with which region?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

How many Indian states share a border with Myanmar?

Accepted Answer

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.

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