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Topic 287 · Answers

India's land borders and border management

All 10 answers, each with its Book 1 RATNA fact. Try the questions first

  1. Question 1Answer C

    On 4 July 2026 fencing of which 1,643-km border was reviewed?

    • India-Nepal border
    • India-China border
    • Correct answer: India-Myanmar border
    • India-Bangladesh border

    Core Trigger: On 4 July 2026 Amit Shah reviewed fencing of the 1,643-km India-Myanmar border; about 50 km was fenced.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 287, point 1

  2. Question 2Answer D

    Fencing of the whole border was approved in March 2024 at what cost?

    • Rs 13,000 crore
    • Rs 61,000 crore
    • Rs 3,100 crore
    • Correct answer: Rs 31,000 crore

    Focus: Fencing of the whole border was approved in March 2024 at Rs 31,000 crore.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 287, point 2

  3. Question 3Answer D

    Who is the Union Home Minister?

    • Rajnath Singh
    • Nirmala Sitharaman
    • S. Jaishankar
    • Correct answer: Amit Shah

    Current Head: Amit Shah is Union Home Minister; the ministry's Department of Border Management oversees land borders.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 287, point 3

  4. Question 4Answer A

    The Siliguri Corridor, the 'Chicken's Neck', is about how wide?

    • Correct answer: About 22 km
    • About 60 km
    • About 35 km
    • About 12 km

    Key Term: The Siliguri Corridor, the 'Chicken's Neck', is about 60 km long and 22 km wide; Shah reviewed it on 22 August 2026.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 287, point 4

  5. Question 5Answer C

    Which neighbour has India's longest land border?

    • Pakistan
    • Nepal
    • Correct answer: Bangladesh
    • China

    Border Data: India's land border is 15,106.7 km with seven neighbours; Bangladesh's 4,096.7 km is the longest.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 287, point 5

  6. Question 6Answer B

    Which is/are correct? 1. Border Passes are issued by the Border Security Force. 2. The Free Movement Regime was cut from 16 km to 10 km in 2024.

    • Only 1
    • Correct answer: Only 2
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Neither

    Regime: The Free Movement Regime was cut from 16 km to 10 km in 2024; Assam Rifles issue Border Passes.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 287, point 6

  7. Question 7Answer B

    In which city does the Department of Border Management function?

    • Guwahati
    • Correct answer: New Delhi
    • Kolkata
    • Jaipur

    Headquarters: The Department of Border Management functions within the Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 287, point 8

  8. Question 8Answer A

    In which year was the Department of Border Management created?

    • Correct answer: 2004
    • 2011
    • 2001
    • 2008

    Founded: The Department of Border Management was created in January 2004 on a Group of Ministers' recommendation.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 287, point 9

  9. Question 9Answer B

    On which date was the India-Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement signed?

    • 6 June 2015
    • Correct answer: 16 May 1974
    • 26 March 1971
    • 16 May 1975

    Landmark: The India-Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement (16 May 1974) and 2011 Protocol settled enclaves and adverse possessions.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 287, point 10

  10. Question 10Answer C

    Which is/are correct? 1. 111 Indian enclaves were to be exchanged for 51 Bangladeshi enclaves. 2. Adverse possession is land held by one country though across the line.

    • Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Correct answer: Both 1 and 2
    • Neither

    Enclaves: 111 Indian enclaves in Bangladesh were to be exchanged for 51 Bangladeshi enclaves in India.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 287, point 11

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