Part of: Miscellaneous Indian Gk set 354

With which of the following countries, India shares maximum length of border?

Category: Miscellaneous Indian Gk

Hint: Consider the geographical location and size of each neighboring country.

Correct Answer: C) Bangladesh

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Bank PO, CLAT

Difficulty: Easy

Explanations:

India is a large country located in South Asia, and it shares borders with several neighboring countries. The length of these borders varies significantly, and understanding these lengths is crucial for geographical knowledge and competitive examinations.

India shares borders with seven countries: Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Afghanistan. Among these, the border with Bangladesh is the longest. The border between India and Bangladesh is approximately 4,096 kilometers long. This extensive border is due to the geographical layout of the two countries, with Bangladesh being situated almost entirely to the east of India.

It is important to note the lengths of the other significant borders: - The border between India and Pakistan is approximately 3,323 kilometers. - The border between India and China is approximately 3,488 kilometers. - The border between India and Nepal is approximately 1,751 kilometers. - The border between India and Myanmar is approximately 1,643 kilometers. - The border between India and Bhutan is approximately 699 kilometers. - The border between India and Afghanistan is approximately 106 kilometers.

Understanding these border lengths is essential for various competitive examinations, such as the UPSC, SSC, Bank PO, and CLAT, where questions on geography and general knowledge are common. The border with Bangladesh is the longest, making it a key piece of information for these exams.

Option Analysis:
  • Option A: Incorrect. Pakistan shares a border with India, but it is not the longest. The border length between India and Pakistan is approximately 3,323 kilometers.
  • Option B: Incorrect. China shares a border with India, but it is not the longest. The border length between India and China is approximately 3,488 kilometers.
  • Option C: Correct. Bangladesh shares the longest border with India, which is approximately 4,096 kilometers.
  • Option D: Incorrect. Nepal shares a border with India, but it is not the longest. The border length between India and Nepal is approximately 1,751 kilometers.

Mnemonic: BAN - Border, Adjacent, Neighbor (Bangladesh, Adjacent, Neighbor)

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