With reference to India and Myanmar, consider the following statements:1.The Naga Hills extend into both countries.2.The Irrawaddy River flows in both the countries.3.Chin Hills-Arakan Yoma montane forests are part of the mountainous region that extends across the border between India and Myanmar.Which of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to India and Myanmar, consider the following statements:
1.The Naga Hills extend into both countries.
2.The Irrawaddy River flows in both the countries.
3.Chin Hills-Arakan Yoma montane forests are part of the mountainous region that extends across the border between India and Myanmar.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The Naga Hills are a mountain range that is located in both India and Myanmar. The hills are home to a number of different ethnic groups, including the Nagas. The Naga Hills are a mountainous and forested region that is known for its beautiful scenery and its rich cultural heritage. The Chin Hills-Arakan Yoma montane forests are a mountain range that extends across the border between India and Myanmar.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The Irrawaddy River flows entirely within Myanmar. It is the longest river in Myanmar and it flows from the mountains of the north through the central plains of the country and into the Andaman Sea. The Irrawaddy River is an important waterway for transportation and irrigation.

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