Which of these states does not surround Assam?

Category: Assam Gk

Hint: Consider the geographical map of northeastern India.

Correct Answer: C) Sikkim

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, State PSC

Difficulty: Easy

Explanations:

To the north: Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland

To the west: West Bengal

To the south: Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram

To the east: Bhutan and Manipur

Option Analysis:

Option A: Nagaland is one of the states that borders Assam to the north. This option is incorrect because Nagaland is indeed a neighboring state.
Option B: West Bengal borders Assam to the west. This option is incorrect because West Bengal is a neighboring state of Assam.
Option C: Sikkim does not directly border Assam. This option is correct because Sikkim is not one of the states that surround Assam.
Option D: Manipur borders Assam to the south. This option is incorrect because Manipur is a neighboring state of Assam.

Mnemonic: N-W-S-M: Nagaland, West Bengal, Sikkim, Manipur (excluding Sikkim)