Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b) seven.
· India shares its land borders with seven countries. These countries are Bangladesh, China, Pakistan, Nepal, Myanmar, Bhutan, and Afghanistan. This broad array of neighboring nations makes India geopolitically important and highlights the diversity of its border relations.
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· Bangladesh - 4,096 km (2,545 miles): This is the longest border India shares with any country, stretching across the states of West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram.
· China - 3,488 km (2,167 miles): This border crosses through the regions of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh. It is marked by the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
· Pakistan - 3,323 km (2,065 miles): Including both the international border and the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu & Kashmir, this border traverses Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir.
· Nepal - 1,751 km (1,088 miles): This open border allows for the free movement of people and goods across states like Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Sikkim.
· Myanmar - 1,643 km (1,021 miles): Running through Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram, this border facilitates significant cultural and commercial exchanges.
· Bhutan - 699 km (434 miles): Bordering the Indian states of Sikkim, West Bengal, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh, it is known for its managed accessibility and strategic importance.
· Afghanistan - 106 km (66 miles): Located in the remote Wakhan Corridor, this border is not directly accessible due to the terrain and political boundaries but is recognized in geopolitical discussions.
