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What is the approximate percentage of the geographical boundary of Northeast India that shares an international border with neighbouring countries?
What is the approximate percentage of the geographical boundary of Northeast India that shares an international border with neighbouring countries?
- 80%
- 75%
- 99% (correct)
- 90%
Which state connects the Northeast region to the rest of mainland India?
Which state connects the Northeast region to the rest of mainland India?
- Sikkim
- Tripura
- Meghalaya
- Assam (correct)
Which region comprises eight states known as the 'Seven Sisters'?
Which region comprises eight states known as the 'Seven Sisters'?
- Northeast India (correct)
- Northwest India
- South India
- Central India
What is the total area of Northeast India in comparison to the total area of India?
What is the total area of Northeast India in comparison to the total area of India?
Which country shares the longest international border with Northeast India?
Which country shares the longest international border with Northeast India?
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Northeast India's Border
Northeast India's Border
Approximately 99% of Northeast India's geographical boundary shares an international border with neighboring countries.
Connector State
Connector State
Assam connects the Northeast region to the rest of mainland India.
'Seven Sisters'
'Seven Sisters'
Northeast India comprises eight states, often referred to as the 'Seven Sisters'.
Northeast India Area
Northeast India Area
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Longest Border
Longest Border
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Study Notes
Geographical Boundaries of Northeast India
- Approximately 46% of Northeast India's geographical boundary shares an international border with neighbouring countries.
Connectivity and Regions
- The state of Siliguri Corridor (Chicken's Neck) connects the Northeast region to the rest of mainland India.
- The Northeast region comprises eight states, commonly referred to as the 'Seven Sisters' (except for Sikkim).
- The 'Seven Sisters' states are Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura.
Land Area
- Northeast India accounts for approximately 7.8% of the total area of India.
International Border
- Bangladesh shares the longest international border with Northeast India.
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