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Q120 (CAPF/2019) Geography › Maps & Locations › Indian political geography

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists, based on the geographical borders of Sikkim as indicated on a map:

List I (Border of Sikkim) List II (Location on Map)
A. Nepal 1. North
B. Bhutan 2. East
C. China 3. West
D. West Bengal 4. South

Options:
A) A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
B) A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
C) A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
D) A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4

Result
Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: A
Explanation

Sikkim is a landlocked Indian state located in the Himalayas, sharing international borders with three countries and a domestic border with one Indian state. The geographical distribution is as follows:

  • Nepal: Located to the West of Sikkim (Point 3 on the reference map).
  • Bhutan: Located to the East of Sikkim (Point 2 on the reference map).
  • China: Located to the North and Northeast of Sikkim (Point 1 on the reference map).
  • West Bengal: The Indian state located to the South of Sikkim (Point 4 on the reference map).

Therefore, the correct matching sequence is A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4.

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