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Question 27

Consider the following countries:
1. Azerbaijan
2. Kyrgyzstan
3. Tajikistan
4. Turkmenistan
5. Uzbekistan
Which of the above have borders with Afghanistan ?

AOptions

A) 1, 2 and 5 only

B) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

C) 3, 4 and 5 only

D) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

BSolution

Afghanistan is bordered by six countries. To its north lie the Central Asian republics of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. To its west is Iran, to its south and east is Pakistan, and to its far northeast, it shares a short border with China. Therefore, among the given options: Tajikistan (3), Turkmenistan (4), and Uzbekistan (5) share borders with Afghanistan. Azerbaijan (1) and Kyrgyzstan (2) do not share a direct border with Afghanistan.

CStrategy

Map-based questions, especially those involving border countries, require precise geographical knowledge. Candidates should regularly study political maps of significant regions and countries, particularly those frequently in the news. Creating mnemonics or drawing rough maps can aid in memorization.

DSyllabus Analysis

This question is from the World Geography section, focusing on the political geography of Central Asia and Afghanistan's neighbours.

EQuestion Analysis

Medium. Requires specific geographical knowledge of international borders.