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Question

Which one of the following Indian states doesnotshare international border with two or more countries?

The correct answer is

Tripura

Understanding Indian States and International Borders

The question asks us to identify which of the given Indian states does not share an international border with two or more countries. This means we need to examine the international borders of each state listed in the options and count the number of neighboring countries they share a border with.

Analyzing the International Borders of Each State

Let's look at the international borders for each of the given Indian states:

  • Arunachal Pradesh: This state is located in the northeastern part of India. Arunachal Pradesh shares international borders with three neighboring countries: Bhutan to the west, China (specifically the Tibet Autonomous Region) to the north and northeast, and Myanmar to the east. Since it shares borders with three countries, it shares borders with two or more countries.
  • Assam: Also located in Northeast India, Assam shares international borders with two countries: Bhutan to the north and Bangladesh to the south. As it shares borders with two countries, it meets the condition of sharing borders with two or more countries.
  • Mizoram: Another northeastern state, Mizoram shares international borders with two neighboring countries: Bangladesh to the west and Myanmar to the east. Since it shares borders with two countries, it also meets the condition of sharing borders with two or more countries.
  • Tripura: Located in Northeast India, Tripura is unique among the options. It shares an international border with only one neighboring country, which is Bangladesh, on its north, west, and south sides. It is almost surrounded by Bangladesh. Since it shares a border with only one country, it does not share borders with two or more countries.

Comparing Border Counts

Let's summarize the number of international borders for each state in a table:

Indian State Neighboring Countries Number of Neighboring Countries
Arunachal Pradesh Bhutan, China, Myanmar 3
Assam Bhutan, Bangladesh 2
Mizoram Bangladesh, Myanmar 2
Tripura Bangladesh 1

From the table, we can clearly see that Arunachal Pradesh borders 3 countries, Assam borders 2 countries, Mizoram borders 2 countries, and Tripura borders only 1 country.

Conclusion on International Borders

The question asks which state does NOT share an international border with two or more countries. Based on our analysis, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Mizoram all share borders with two or more countries (3, 2, and 2 respectively). Tripura, however, shares a border with only one country (Bangladesh).

Therefore, Tripura is the state that fits the condition of not sharing an international border with two or more countries.

Revision Table: Indian States and Neighboring Countries

State International Border Countries Number of Bordering Countries
Arunachal Pradesh Bhutan, China, Myanmar 3
Assam Bhutan, Bangladesh 2
Mizoram Bangladesh, Myanmar 2
Tripura Bangladesh 1

Additional Information on Indian International Borders

India shares land borders with several neighboring countries. These countries are Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. Two island countries, Sri Lanka and Maldives, share maritime borders.

Several Indian states share international land borders. Some states share borders with multiple countries, while others share with only one. Knowing the geography and political boundaries of India's states and its neighbors is important for understanding this topic.

States sharing borders with three countries include Arunachal Pradesh (Bhutan, China, Myanmar) and Jammu & Kashmir (erstwhile state, now Union Territories) which bordered China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan (a very small border). West Bengal borders Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal.

States sharing borders with two countries include Assam (Bhutan, Bangladesh), Mizoram (Bangladesh, Myanmar), Nagaland (Myanmar, potentially China if considering a tripoint with Arunachal), Manipur (Myanmar, potentially China), Sikkim (Nepal, Bhutan, China), Uttarakhand (Nepal, China), Uttar Pradesh (Nepal, potentially China depending on definition), Bihar (Nepal, potentially China), Punjab (Pakistan, potentially Afghanistan/China depending on definition of border), Rajasthan (Pakistan, potentially Afghanistan), Gujarat (Pakistan, potentially maritime with Pakistan), Meghalaya (Bangladesh, potentially Bhutan), and Ladakh (China, Pakistan, Afghanistan).

States sharing borders with one country include Tripura (Bangladesh).

This demonstrates that while many Indian states have international borders, the number of countries they border varies, making the analysis of each state's specific geography crucial to answer questions like the one posed.

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