PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
WBPSC Miscellaneous Preliminary 2019
Answer
Bangladesh
Explanation
Both Bangladesh and Nepal share borders with 5 Indian states. However, Bangladesh shares the longest international land border with India (approximately 4,096.7 km). The 5 Indian states sharing a border with Bangladesh are West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. Nepal also touches 5 states (Uttarakhand, UP, Bihar, WB, Sikkim). In competitive exams, Bangladesh is conventionally treated as the primary answer when distinguishing by length and complexity of the border.
Key Points
- > Indian states bordering Bangladesh: West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram (5 states).
- > Indian states bordering Nepal: Uttarakhand, UP, Bihar, West Bengal, Sikkim (5 states).
- > Indian states bordering Bhutan: Sikkim, West Bengal, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh (4 states).
- > Pakistan border: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab (3 states) + J&K, Ladakh (2 Union Territories).
- > Tripura is uniquely surrounded by Bangladesh on three sides.
Additional Information
India's International Borders & Adjacent States
| Neighboring Country | Border Length | Number of Adjacent Indian States/UTs |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 4096.7 km | 5 States (WB, AS, ML, TR, MZ) |
| Nepal | 1751 km | 5 States (UK, UP, BR, WB, SK) |
| China | 3488 km | 4 States + 1 UT (Ladakh) |
| Pakistan | 3233 km | 3 States + 2 UTs (J&K, Ladakh) |
| Bhutan | 699 km | 4 States (SK, WB, AS, AR) |
Memory Tips
- Bangladesh Border Trick (AMTM-W): Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram, West Bengal. Remember that Manipur and Nagaland do NOT touch Bangladesh.