2006 General Studies, all questions

UPSC Prelims 2006 · General Studies

Question 33: Geography

Other than India and China, which of the following groups of countries border Myanmar?

aBangladesh, Thailand and Vietnam
bCambodia, Laos and Malaysia
cThailand, Vietnam and Malaysia
dThailand, Laos and Bangladesh

AnswerThe answer is (d).

Myanmar's land neighbours are Bangladesh and India to the west, China to the north-east, and Laos and Thailand to the east and south-east. Excluding India and China, that leaves Bangladesh, Laos and Thailand. Vietnam, Cambodia and Malaysia do not touch Myanmar: Vietnam lies beyond Laos, Cambodia beyond Thailand, and Malaysia lies further south beyond Thailand.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) Vietnam does not border Myanmar.
  • (b) Cambodia and Malaysia do not border Myanmar.
  • (c) Vietnam and Malaysia do not border Myanmar.
  • (d) Correct: Thailand, Laos and Bangladesh all share a border with Myanmar.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2006, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.