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Political Geography of India Previous Year Questions (PYQs)
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Which State has the longest boundary with Madhya Pradesh ?
Detailed Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh shares the longest interstate boundary with Madhya Pradesh, spanning approximately 990 km.
Maharashtra shares a border of about 825 km, Rajasthan shares approximately 1,050 km, and Andhra Pradesh does not share any border with Madhya Pradesh.
Correction: Rajasthan actually has the longest boundary with Madhya Pradesh at approximately 1,050 km, followed by Uttar Pradesh at 990 km. However, as per the question's given correct answer, Uttar Pradesh (Option 3) is marked correct.
Chitrakoot temple is located in which State of India?
Detailed Explanation:
Chitrakoot is located on the Madhya Pradesh-Uttar Pradesh border, with the main temple complexes and Kamadgiri Hill situated in Madhya Pradesh.
Sacred sites include Ram Ghat on the Mandakini River, Kamadgiri Temple, and Gupt Godavari Caves, all linked to Lord Rama's exile (vanavasa) period described in the Ramayana.
Which is the Scotland of North-East India?
Detailed Explanation:
Meghalaya is called the "Scotland of North-East India" due to its rolling hills, lush green landscapes, numerous waterfalls, and cool temperate climate resembling the Scottish Highlands.
The capital Shillong features British colonial architecture and pine-covered hills that further reinforce this comparison, making it a unique tourist destination in the North-East.
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Which States of India have a common border with Myanmar?
Detailed Explanation:
Four Indian states share a 1,643 km border with Myanmar: Arunachal Pradesh (160 km), Nagaland (215 km), Manipur (398 km), and Mizoram (510 km).
Tripura borders Bangladesh only, and Assam has no international border with Myanmar despite being geographically close.
What is the boundary line between India and China called?
Detailed Explanation:
The McMahon Line, negotiated by Sir Henry McMahon during the Shimla Accord (1913-14) between British India and Tibet, defines the eastern sector of the India–China border.
The Radcliffe Line demarcates India-Pakistan, the Durand Line separates Pakistan-Afghanistan, and Indira Point is India's southernmost tip in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands—none relate to the India-China boundary.
Therefore, McMahon Line is the India-China boundary, making Option 4 the correct answer.