The Durand Line serves as the border between which two South Asian countries?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Answer: (2) Pakistan and Afghanistan
Explanation —
The Durand Line is the international border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. It was established in 1893 through an agreement between Sir Mortimer Durand the then Foreign Secretary of British India and the Afghan Emir, Abdur Rahman Khan. Currently, Afghanistan remains hesitant to recognize this line as the official border, as it divides the Pashtun tribal territories into two parts. In the context of India, this line also shares a short border (approximately 106 km) with Afghanistan through Ladakh, which India considers to be its official boundary.
Additional Points —
Radcliffe Line: The border between India and Pakistan.
McMahon Line: The border between India and China (primarily in the Arunachal Pradesh region).
LOC (Line of Control): The military control line between India and Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir.
Potential Exam Questions and Answers —
Question: In which year was the Durand Line demarcated?
Answer: In 1893.
Question: What is the border line between India and China called?
Answer: The McMahon Line.