Question

Which of the following states does not share a boundary with Nepal?

Answer 1

Answer: Jharkhand(according to options)

Explanation:

To answer this question correctly, we need to understand which Indian states share their borders with Nepal. Nepal is India's northern neighbor, and only five Indian states directly share their boundaries with this Himalayan nation.

The five Indian states that share borders with Nepal are:

• Uttarakhand - Located in the northwestern part of India's border with Nepal • Uttar Pradesh - Shares the longest border with Nepal among all Indian states • Bihar - Located in the central part of the Indo-Nepal border • West Bengal - Shares the eastern border with Nepal • Sikkim - A small state that borders Nepal in the northeastern region

Now, let's understand why Jharkhand does not share a boundary with Nepal. Jharkhand is located in eastern India and was carved out of Bihar in the year 2000. While Bihar shares a significant border with Nepal, Jharkhand lies to the south of Bihar and does not extend northward to reach the Nepal border.

The India-Nepal border stretches approximately 1,751 kilometers and runs through these five states from west to east. This border is largely open, allowing free movement of people from both countries, which makes it quite unique compared to other international borders.

Understanding the geography of India's international borders is important for students studying Indian geography. Besides Nepal, India shares borders with Pakistan, China, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Afghanistan. Each of these borders involves different sets of Indian states, and remembering which states share borders with which countries is a fundamental part of geographical knowledge.