SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 22

SSC GD Const (English) - 21 Feb 2024 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q22

India has __________ Km of land border and a coastline of 7,516.6 Km including island territories.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 15,106.7.

  1. India has a total of 15,106.7 kilometres of land border and a coastline of 7,516.6 kilometres, including its island territories.
  2. The land border is shared with several countries, including Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
  3. The coastline stretches along the eastern and western coasts, contributing significantly to India’s maritime trade.
  4. The country's island territories, such as the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep, further extend its coastline, playing an important role in its strategic and economic interests.