Consider the following countries : 1. Azerbaijan 2. Kyrgyzstan 3. Tajikistan 4. Turkmenistan 5. Uzbekistan Which of the above have borders with Afghanistan ?

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Q: 27 (IAS/2022)
Consider the following countries :
1. Azerbaijan
2. Kyrgyzstan
3. Tajikistan
4. Turkmenistan
5. Uzbekistan
Which of the above have borders with Afghanistan ?

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Geography

question_exam: 

IAS

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Afghanistan is a landlocked country in South Asia, and it shares borders with six other countries: Iran to the west, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan to the north, China to the northeast, and Pakistan to the east and south.

Of the given options,

  1. Azerbaijan is a country in the South Caucasus region and does not share a border with Afghanistan.

  2. Kyrgyzstan is a Central Asian country and does not share a border with Afghanistan.

  3. Tajikistan shares a short border with Afghanistan to the north. The two countries also share cultural, linguistic, and historical ties.

  4. Turkmenistan shares a small border with Afghanistan to the northwest. The border is only about 700 meters long.

  5. Uzbekistan shares a long border with Afghanistan to the north. The border is about 144 km long.

Therefore, the correct answer is (c) 3, 4 and 5 only.

 

Preparing for Future Exams: Learning from the Analysis of Past Questions

Topics:

  • Geopolitics of Central Asia
  • Political boundaries of countries
  • Afghanistan's borders

Sources:

  • World Geography by Majid Husain
  • Geography of the World by Susan Mayhew
  • Oxford School Atlas

NCERT Chapters:

  • Class 6: Chapter 4 - Maps
  • Class 9: Chapter 2 - Physical Features of India
  • Class 11: Chapter 2 - The Origin and Evolution of the Earth

Reference Book Chapters:

  • Central Asia: A Political History from the 19th Century to Present by Mehrdad Haghayeghi
  • The Silk Roads: A New History of the World by Peter Frankopan
  • Afghanistan: A Cultural and Political History by Thomas Barfield

Related Concepts:

  • Historical and cultural ties between Central Asia and Afghanistan
  • Border disputes and territorial claims in the region
  • Economic and political cooperation among Central Asian countries
  • Geopolitical significance of Afghanistan in regional and global affairs

It is important to note that understanding the political and cultural dynamics of Central Asia can provide insight into Afghanistan's position in the region and its relations with neighboring countries. Additionally, knowledge of regional economic and security arrangements can shed light on the role of Central Asia in international politics.