UPSC Prelims 2006·GS1·geography·indian geography

Consider the following statements: 1. Assam shares a border with Bhutan and Bangladesh. 2. West Bengal shares a border with Bhutan and Nepal 3. Mizoram shares a border with Bangladesh and Myanmar Which of the statements given above are correct?

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  1. A1, 2 and 3Correct
  2. B1 and 2, only
  3. C2 and 3, only
  4. D1 and 3, only

Explanation

The correct option is A because all three statements accurately describe the geographical boundaries of the Indian states mentioned. Statement 1 is correct because Assam shares international borders with Bhutan to its north and Bangladesh to its west and south. Statement 2 is correct because West Bengal shares borders with three countries. It borders Nepal to the northwest and Bhutan to the north. It also shares a border with Bangladesh. Statement 3 is correct because Mizoram is a landlocked state in Northeast India that shares an international border with Myanmar to its east and south, and with Bangladesh to its west. Since all three statements are geographically accurate, the correct answer is 1, 2 and 3.
geography: Consider the following statements: 1. Assam shares a border with Bhutan and Bangladesh. 2. West Bengal shares a border w

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