Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Indian Geography

Question:

Which among the following states of India DOES NOT share its border with Bhutan?

(A) Tripura
(B) Manipur
(C) Mizoram
(D) Arunachal Pradesh

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A), (B) and (C) only

(A), (B) and (D) only

(A), (C) and (D) only

(B), (C) and (D) only

Correct Answer:

(A), (B) and (C) only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → (A), (B) and (C) only

To identify which states do not share a border with Bhutan, let's look at the geographical location of the kingdom of Bhutan in relation to the Indian states.

1. States that Border Bhutan

Bhutan shares its international border with four Indian states:

  • Sikkim (to the west)
  • West Bengal (to the south)
  • Assam (to the south and east)
  • Arunachal Pradesh (to the east)

2. Analysis of the Options

  • (A) Tripura: Located further south, bordered by Bangladesh on three sides. It does not share a border with Bhutan.
  • (B) Manipur: Located in the eastern part of Northeast India, bordering Myanmar. It does not share a border with Bhutan.
  • (C) Mizoram: The southernmost state of the "Seven Sisters," bordering Myanmar and Bangladesh. It does not share a border with Bhutan.
  • (D) Arunachal Pradesh: This state does share a border with Bhutan to its west.

3. Conclusion

The states that DO NOT share a border with Bhutan are (A), (B), and (C)