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The boundary line between India and China is known as:

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Radcliffe Line
  2. Durand Line
  3. McMahon Line
  4. Maginot Line

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: McMahon Line

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (C) McMahon Line šŸ“š Explanation: The McMahon Line is the effective boundary between China and India, specifically in the eastern Himalayan region. It was proposed by Sir Henry McMahon at the Simla Convention in 1914. While India recognizes it as the legal national border, China disputes its legal status. The Radcliffe Line separates India and Pakistan, while the Durand Line is the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan.