Which Indian state shares its border with Bhutan and Bangladesh?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Assam

Explanation:

• Assam is the only Indian state that shares its borders with both Bhutan and Bangladesh.
• It shares a northern boundary with Bhutan and a western boundary with Bangladesh.
• Assam is located in the northeastern region of India and serves as a gateway to other northeastern states.
• It shares international borders with Bhutan (north) and Bangladesh (west).
• This strategic location plays a vital role in India's foreign relations and trade with neighboring countries.

Information Booster:

• Bhutan border: Assam shares a 267 km boundary with Bhutan across districts like Baksa, Chirang, and Kokrajhar.
• Bangladesh border: The border is relatively small and runs through the Dhubri district.
• Important rivers: Brahmaputra and Barak rivers flow through Assam, contributing to trade and transportation.
• Assam is part of the Seven Sisters states in the northeast.
• Known for Kaziranga National Park, tea gardens, and oil reserves, which boost the state's economy.
• The Siliguri Corridor near Assam connects the northeast to the rest of India.
• Assam has significant cultural and linguistic diversity, including Assamese, Bodo, and Bengali speakers.

Additional Knowledge:
Meghalaya (Option b)

• Shares a border with Bangladesh but not with Bhutan.
• Located south of Assam, known for its hilly terrain and high rainfall.

Mizoram (Option c)

• Shares borders with Bangladesh and Myanmar, but not Bhutan.
• Southernmost of the Seven Sisters.

Sikkim (Option d)

• Shares borders with Bhutan, China, and Nepal, but not Bangladesh.
• It is a Himalayan state known for its high-altitude terrain and biodiversity.