Which of the following states of India share their land border with Nepal?
(A) Assam
(B) Sikkim
(C) Uttarakhand
(D) Uttar Pradesh
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (B), (C) and (D) only
Nepal shares a border of approximately 1,850 km with five Indian states.
Analysis of the Options:
- (B) Sikkim: Shares a border with Nepal to its west.
- (C) Uttarakhand: Shares a border with Nepal to its east (separated by the Kali River).
- (D) Uttar Pradesh: Shares a long border with Nepal to its north.
- (A) Assam: This state does not share a border with Nepal. Assam is separated from Nepal by the state of West Bengal (the "Siliguri Corridor" or "Chicken's Neck").
List of Indian States Bordering Nepal:
There are a total of five states that share a boundary with Nepal:
- Uttarakhand
- Uttar Pradesh
- Bihar
- West Bengal
- Sikkim
Since Assam is not on this list, the correct combination from your options is (B), (C), and (D).