Which of the following countries shares longest land border with India?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Bangladesh.
- Bangladesh shares the longest land border with India among the neighboring countries of India. The India-Bangladesh border is approximately 4,096 kilometers long, making it the longest international border that India shares with any country.
- It passes through five Indian states: West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram.
- This is longer than India's borders with other countries like:
- China (~3,488 kilometers)
- Pakistan (~3,323 kilometers)
- Nepal (~1,751 kilometers)
- Myanmar (~1,643 kilometers)
- Bhutan (~699 kilometers)