PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
WBPSC Miscellaneous Preliminary 2019
Answer
None of the above
Explanation
The question asks which of the listed countries does NOT share a land border with India. In reality, all three mentioned countries—China, Myanmar, and Afghanistan—share a land boundary with India. India shares a direct border with Afghanistan (approx 106 km) in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) via the Wakhan Corridor. Since India officially claims the entire PoK as its sovereign territory, Afghanistan is considered an immediate land neighbor. Therefore, 'None of the above' is the correct answer.
Key Points
- > India shares its land borders with exactly 7 sovereign nations.
- > These countries are Bangladesh, China, Pakistan, Nepal, Myanmar, Bhutan, and Afghanistan.
- > India shares its longest land boundary with Bangladesh (4,096.7 km).
- > The shortest land boundary is shared with Afghanistan (106 km in the PoK region).
- > Sri Lanka and Maldives are maritime (sea) neighbors, not land neighbors.
Additional Information
India's Neighboring Countries & Border Lengths
| Country | Border Length (Approx) | Border Guarding Force (India) |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 4096 km (Longest) | BSF |
| China | 3488 km | ITBP |
| Pakistan | 3233 km | BSF |
| Nepal | 1751 km | SSB |
| Myanmar | 1643 km | Assam Rifles |
| Bhutan | 699 km | SSB |
| Afghanistan | 106 km (Shortest) | (Area currently in PoK) |
Memory Tips
- Mnemonic for border length (Longest to Shortest): "Bachpan MBA" -> Bangladesh, China, Pakistan, Nepal, Myanmar, Bhutan, Afghanistan.