Question

The Sundarbans stretch to which neighbouring country of India?
1. Bangladesh
2. Pakistan
3. Nepal
4. Bhutan
5. None of the above/More than one of the above

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Bangladesh

The correct answer is Bangladesh.

• The Sundarbans stretch to India's neighboring country Bangladesh.
• About 60% of the Sundarbans is in Bangladesh and the rest in Indians territory.
• Sundarbans delta is the world's largest delta.
  • It was formed by the action of Ganga and the Brahmaputra in the Bay of Bengal.
  • The delta is triangular in shape.
  • Sundarbans forest is a mangrove area in the delta.
  • It extends over a vast area of 9,630 sq. km and consists of mangrove forests, swamps, and forested islands.
  • The 'Sundari' is the most significant tree in the Sundarbans forest.
  • Sundarbans forest supply timber and forest wood.
• Nepal shares border with 5 Indian states namely Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Sikkim, and Bihar.
• Radcliffe Line is the borderline between India and Pakistan.
• In terms of area, Bhutan is the smallest neighboring country of India.