Question

The boundary line between India and Pakistan is an example of
1. superimposed boundary
2. antecedent boundary
3. relict boundary
4. subsequent boundary

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : superimposed boundary

The correct answer is Superimposed boundary.

• Types of Political boundaries are as follows
  • Relict Boundary
    • A relict boundary is one that no longer functions but can still be detected on the cultural landscape.
    • For example- Berlin Wall built in 1961.
  • Antecedent Boundary
    • It existed before the present settlement and was often based on landforms.
    • Example- Andes Mountains separate Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia.
  • Superimposed Boundary
    • These are drawn on an area by a conquering or colonizing power that ignores existing cultural patterns.
    • Ex- India and Pakistan
  • Subsequent Boundary
    • These boundaries are established after the settlement in an area. It changes as the cultural landscape changes and is drawn to accommodate developments due to a certain event such as war.
    • Example- Yugoslovakia was formed following world war I by the merger of several territories.
  • Consequent Boundary
    • These are drawn in order to separate groups based on ethnic, linguistic, religious or economic differences.
    • Example- India and Pakistan.
  • Geometric Boundary
    • Formed using straight lines. 
    • Example- USA and Canada.