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Borders & Extent

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Q.1

WBCS Prelims 2005

Of the Indian States, West Bengal has the longest boundary with

A. Jharkhand

B. Bihar

C. Orissa

D. Assam

Explanation

Why Correct: West Bengal shares a 664 km boundary with Bihar, which is longer than its boundaries with Jharkhand (500 km), Odisha (480 km), and Assam (267 km).
Distractor Analysis: Jharkhand shares a 500 km boundary with West Bengal after its creation from Bihar in 2000. Odisha (formerly Orissa) shares a 480 km boundary with West Bengal. Assam shares a 267 km boundary with West Bengal, primarily in the northern region.
Takeaway: West Bengal shares international boundaries with Bangladesh (2,217 km), Nepal (99 km), and Bhutan (183 km), making it the only Indian state with three international borders.

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Q.2

WBCS Prelims 2013

The dispute regarding ‘Sir Creek’ is between

A. India-Bangladesh

B. India-Pakistan

C. India-Nepal

D. India-Sri Lanka

Explanation

Why Correct: Sir Creek is a 96-km tidal estuary in the Rann of Kutch region, and its maritime boundary delimitation remains a bilateral dispute between India and Pakistan.
Distractor Analysis: India and Bangladesh have disputes over land boundaries and river water sharing, notably the Tin Bigha Corridor and Teesta River. India and Nepal have boundary disputes in areas like Kalapani and Susta. India and Sri Lanka have maritime disputes primarily over fishing rights in the Palk Strait and Gulf of Mannar.
Takeaway: The Sir Creek dispute is significant because it affects the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) demarcation in the Arabian Sea, with potential implications for hydrocarbon resources.

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