Which of the following states of India share border with China?
(A) Arunachal Pradesh
(B) Sikkim
(C) Uttarakhand
(D) Nagaland
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (A), (B) and (C) only
India’s border with China runs along the Himalaya through Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh.
(A) Arunachal Pradesh Correct. Its northern border with Tibet (China) follows the McMahon Line, the boundary of the eastern sector.
(B) Sikkim Correct. Sikkim borders the Tibet region of China on the north and north-east; the Nathu La pass lies on this border.
(C) Uttarakhand Correct. Uttarakhand’s northern border is with Tibet (China), crossed at passes such as Lipulekh and Mana.
(D) Nagaland Incorrect. Nagaland’s only international border is with Myanmar on the east; it does not touch China.