SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 22

SSC GD Const (English) - 26 Feb 2024 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q22

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)