UPSC Prelims 2006·GS1·geography·indian geography

Other than India and China, which of the following groups of countries border Myanmar?

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  1. ABangladesh, Thailand and Vietnam
  2. BCambodia, Laos and Malaysia
  3. CThailand, Vietnam and Malaysia
  4. DThailand, Laos and BangladeshCorrect

Explanation

Myanmar shares its international land borders with five countries. These are India and China to the north and west, and Bangladesh, Laos, and Thailand to the west and east. Looking at the options provided: Option A is incorrect because Vietnam does not share a border with Myanmar. Option B is incorrect because Cambodia and Malaysia do not share borders with Myanmar. Option C is incorrect because Vietnam and Malaysia do not share borders with Myanmar. Option D is correct because all three countries listed, Thailand, Laos, and Bangladesh, share a direct land border with Myanmar. Thailand and Laos are located to the east and southeast, while Bangladesh is located to the west.
geography: Other than India and China, which of the following groups of countries border Myanmar?
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