Countries and their Borders

Total Questions: 41

21. Which of the following countries does not have a land border with the Dead Sea? [67th B.P.S.C.(Pre) 2022]

Correct Answer: (e) None of the above / More than one of the above
Solution:Dead Sea is a landlocked salt lake between Israel, West Bank and Jordan in southwestern Asia of middle east.

22. Israel has common borders with: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2017. 47th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2005. I.A.S. (Pre) 2003]

Correct Answer: (a) Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Egypt
Solution:Israel is a Mediterranean coastal country in West Asia of middle east. It shares its western border with mediterranean sea, the northern border with Lebanon, the north-eastern border with Syria, eastern border with Jordan and the south- western border with Egypt.

23. China does not share its border with? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (e) Pakistan & Bulgaria
Solution:Bulgaria and Pakistan do not share border with China . Countries with whom China shares its border are - India, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Russia, North Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Bhutan and Nepal.

24. 'Horn of Africa' consists of - [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1999]

Correct Answer: (c) Somalia, Ethiopia and Djibouti
Solution:The Horn of Africa or Somali Peninsula is a horn-shaped triangular part in East African continent. It mainly consist of Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Somalia.

25. The Horn of Africa does not include [U.P.P.C.S.(MAINS) 2009]

Correct Answer: (d) Sudan
Solution:The Horn of Africa or Somali Peninsula is a horn-shaped triangular part in East African continent. It mainly consist of Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Somalia.

26. Zambia does not have a common border with [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2013]

Correct Answer: (e) None of the above
Solution:Zambia is a landlocked country located in the African continent. The Democratic Republic of Congo is located to its north, Tanzania in north-east, Malawi in the east, Mozambique in south east, Zimbabwe and Botswana in south, Namibia in south west and Angola in the west. Like this, all of the above-mentioned countries have a common border with Zambia. Thus, none of the option is correct.

27. Consider the following countries: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2002]

1. Albania

2. Bosnia Herzegovina

3. Croatia

4. Macedonia

Which of these countries has/have the Adriatic Sea as a boundary?

Correct Answer: (b) 1 2 and 3
Solution:The countries having boundaries with the Adriatic Sea are- Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Albania. Apart from these, the boundary of Italy is also connected with the Adriatic Sea. Serbia and North Macedonia are landlocked countries. Thus, option (b) is the correct answer.

28. Which one of the following is not a Balkan country? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2004]

Correct Answer: (d) Austria
Solution:The Balkan region is a specific cultural region of South Eastern Europe which is located near Balkan mountain. The main countries of this region are- Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Greece, Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia, Romania etc. while Austria is not related to Balkan State.

29. Which of the following countries is not located in Central America? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2014]

Correct Answer: (b) Sierra Leone
Solution:Sierra Leone is a country of the West Africa bordered by Guinea on the north, Liberia on south-east and the Atlantic Ocean on West and south-west. Whereas Panama, Honduras and Gautemala are located in Central America.

30. Consider the following statements: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2005]

1. Great Britain comprises England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

2. England covers less than 60% of the total area of the United Kingdom.

Which of these statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (b) 2 only
Solution:Great Britain comprises England, Wales and Scotland but Northern Ireland is not included in Great Britain. The name United Kingdom has been given after the inclusion of Northern Ireland in Great Britain. The total area of the United Kingdom is 243,610 sq. km, almost 53% part of it is England.