Which of the following regions serves as India's gateway to South East Asia and shares boundaries with China, Myanmar and Bangladesh?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is option (2) - North East India
In the North-East, regional aspirations reached a turning point in 1980s. This region now consists of seven States, also referred to as the ‘seven sisters’. The region has only 4 per cent of the country’s population but about twice as much share of its area. A small corridor of about 22 kilometers connects the North-East region to the rest of the country. Otherwise the region shares boundaries with China, Myanmar and Bangladesh and serves as India’s gateway to South East Asia.