Which one of the following State of India shares its border with Bhutan?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Sikkim
The Indian state that shares its border with Bhutan is Sikkim.
Bhutan shares its international border with four Indian states, covering a total distance of approximately 699 km. These states are:
- Sikkim (to the West)
- West Bengal (to the Southwest/South)
- Assam (to the South/Southeast)
- Arunachal Pradesh (to the East)
Why the other options are incorrect:
- Tripura: This state is surrounded by Bangladesh on three sides and shares domestic borders with Assam and Mizoram. It does not touch Bhutan.
- Manipur: Located in Northeast India, it shares an international border with Myanmar to the east.
- Mizoram: This state shares international borders with Bangladesh to the west and Myanmar to the east and south.