UP High Court RO / ARO 10 Dec 2021 Shift 1

India occupies an important strategic position in South Asia. It shares its North-West Boundaries with :

Verified Answer
A. Nepal and Afghanistan
B. Pakistan and Iraq
C. Pakistan and Afghanistan
D. Bhutan and Nepal

Explanation:

India's geographical location in South Asia gives it a unique strategic position, sharing land boundaries with several countries. The question specifically asks about its North-West boundaries. \nOption (A) Nepal and Afghanistan: Nepal shares a northern border with India, not a north-western one. Afghanistan shares a very short north-western border with India (through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir). However, pairing it with Nepal makes this option incorrect for 'North-West Boundaries'. Therefore, this option is incorrect. \nOption (B) Pakistan and Iraq: Pakistan shares a significant western and north-western border with India. However, Iraq does not share any land boundary with India; it is located further west in the Middle East. Therefore, this option is incorrect. \nOption (C) Pakistan and Afghanistan: Pakistan lies to India's west and north-west, sharing a long land border. Afghanistan shares a small border with India in the north-west, specifically with the Union Territory of Ladakh (through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir). Both countries are located in India's north-western vicinity. Therefore, this option is correct. \nOption (D) Bhutan and Nepal: Bhutan and Nepal both share northern borders with India. They are not located in the north-western direction from India. Therefore, this option is incorrect. \nTherefore, India shares its North-West boundaries with Pakistan and Afghanistan.