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How many countries share their land borders with India?

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DEight

Answer:

B. Seven

Read Explanation:

India's Land Borders

India shares its land borders with a total of seven countries. Understanding these borders is crucial for geographical and strategic knowledge, often tested in competitive exams.

Neighboring Countries and Border Details:

  • Pakistan: Shares a border in the west and northwest. The length of the India-Pakistan border is approximately 3,323 km. The Radcliffe Line demarcates this border.

  • Afghanistan: Shares a very short border (approximately 106 km) in the extreme north, disputed by Pakistan but recognized by India as the Durand Line. This border is located in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

  • China: Shares a long border in the north and northeast. The India-China border is approximately 3,488 km long and is divided into three sectors: the Western Sector, the Middle Sector, and the Eastern Sector. The McMahon Line forms a significant part of this border in the east.

  • Nepal: Shares a border in the north, between India and China. The India-Nepal border is approximately 1,751 km long and is an open border, meaning citizens of both countries can move freely across it with some restrictions.

  • Bhutan: Shares a border in the northeast. The India-Bhutan border is approximately 699 km long. Bhutan maintains a policy of strategic cooperation with India.

  • Myanmar (Burma): Shares a border in the east. The India-Myanmar border is approximately 1,643 km long and is largely unfenced and difficult to patrol due to rugged terrain.

  • Bangladesh: Shares a border in the east. The India-Bangladesh border is approximately 4,096 km long, making it India's longest land border with any country. This border is also known as the International[^1] Bangladesh[^2] Border (IBBD).


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