Which of the following states of India share their borders with Bangladesh?

Correct option is C

Bangladesh shares borders with five Indian states: West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. These states share both land and river borders with Bangladesh. The total length of the India-Bangladesh border is about 4,096 kilometers, making it one of the longest borders India shares with any of its neighbors.

• West Bengal has the longest border with Bangladesh.
• Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram share relatively smaller portions of the border but are still significant in terms of geopolitical importance.

Information booster:

1. West Bengal shares the most extensive border with Bangladesh, covering over 2,200 kilometers.
2. The India-Bangladesh border is one of the most heavily guarded and has a significant impact on immigration, trade, and security.
3. Mizoram, Tripura, and Assam are located in the Northeast of India, strategically important for cross-border trade and ethnic communities.
4. Meghalaya shares a smaller but significant border with Bangladesh, with Khasi and Garo ethnic communities straddling the boundary.

Additional knowledge:

• (a) Sikkim shares borders with China, Nepal, and Bhutan, but not Bangladesh.
• (b) Nagaland and Manipur are near the Myanmar border, not Bangladesh.
• (d) Bihar shares its border with Nepal, not Bangladesh.