CURRENT AFFAIRS

2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many Indian states share their boundaries with China?
A
3
B
4
C
5
D
7
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Jammu-Kashmir, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh share the border with China. West Bengal shares the border with Bangladesh.

Detailed explanation-2: -China and India are the two neighbouring countries in Asia. India shares 3488 km of border with China that runs along the states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand and Arunachal Pradesh. Also, the Tibet Autonomous region of China touched border with India.

Detailed explanation-3: -Four Indian states shares border with Pakistan. Jammu and Kashmir has longest border with Pakistan, having a length of 1222 km, followed by Rajasthan with 1179 km. Gujarat has 506 km, while Punjab has 425 km.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is option 1) i.e. Arunachal Pradhesh. This state is the most northeastern one of India. China and Arunachal Pradesh share a border, which is called McMahon Line. Also, the Republic of China claims a large part of the state.

Detailed explanation-5: -There are 3 Indian states which share international boundaries with 3 countries. These states are Sikkim, West Bengal and Arunachal Pradesh. Sikkim – Bhutan in the east, China in the north and Nepal in the west. West Bengal – Bangladesh in the east, Nepal in the north and Bhutan in the northeast.

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