Question

India share its borders with which of the following countries.
(A). Sri Lanka
(B). Bhutan
(C). Afghanistan
(D). China
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B), (D) Only
• B. (B), (C) and (D) only
• C. (A), (B) and (C) only
• D. (A), (B), (C) and (D)

Hint:

When asked about borders, always assume the question refers to land borders unless 'maritime' is specified. India's land neighbors are Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. Sri Lanka and the Maldives are maritime neighbors.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Concept of Borders:
A country shares a border with another if they have a common land boundary. Maritime boundaries are generally considered separate from land borders.

Step 2: Analyzing Each Country:


(A) Sri Lanka: India does not share a land border with Sri Lanka. The two countries are separated by the Palk Strait, a narrow strip of water. They share a maritime border.
(B) Bhutan: India shares a significant land border with Bhutan along the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Assam, and West Bengal.
(C) Afghanistan: India shares a small land border with Afghanistan in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). This is known as the Durand Line. Officially, India claims this border.
(D) China: India shares a long and contested land border with China, known as the Line of Actual Control (LAC), running along several Indian states and Union Territories.

Step 3: Forming the Correct Combination:
The countries with which India shares a land border are Bhutan, Afghanistan (officially), and China. Sri Lanka is excluded as it does not share a land border. Therefore, the correct combination is (B), (C), and (D).

Step 4: Final Answer:
The correct option is (B), which includes (B), (C), and (D).