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Which Indian state shares its border with China, Nepal and Bhutan?

The correct answer is
Sikkim

The correct answer is Sikkim.

Sikkim is a strategically located state in Northeast India that acts as a land bridge between India and its neighbors. It is the only Indian state that shares international borders with three different countries:

To the North: China (Tibet Autonomous Region)

To the West: Nepal

To the East: Bhutan

Why the other options are incorrect:

Arunachal Pradesh: Shares borders with Bhutan, China, and Myanmar (but not Nepal).

Uttarakhand: Shares borders with Tibet (China) and Nepal (but not Bhutan).

Himachal Pradesh: Shares a border with China (but not Nepal or Bhutan).

Quick Facts about Sikkim:

Siliguri Corridor: Sikkim is located just north of the "Chicken's Neck," the narrow strip of land that connects mainland India to the northeastern states.

Mountain Peaks: It is home to Kangchenjunga, the third-highest mountain in the world, which sits on the border between Sikkim and Nepal.

Passes: The famous Nathu La pass connects Sikkim with China's Tibet Autonomous Region.

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Important Questions from Indian Geography

  1. As per the 'India State of Forest Report 2023 (ISFR 2023), which Indian state has the largest forest cover (area-wise) in the country?
  2. Which of the following pairs of neighbouring countries are landlocked and share only land borders with India?

  3. Which of the following represents the longitudinal extent of India?
  4. Which of the following factors most influences the uneven distribution of population in India?
  5. One of the major natural lakes in India, the Sambhar Lake of Rajasthan, is located in which of the following districts of the state?
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