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Bihar, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal have common borders with ________
(A) Bhutan
(B) China
(C) Nepal
(D) Myanmar

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Hint: It is a country in South Asia along which the Indian states of Uttarakhand, Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Sikkim share common borders. It was part of the Gondwana landmass. The country has one of the highest peaks in the world Mount Everest with an elevation of 8,848 meters.

Complete step by step answerThe Indian states of Uttarakhand, Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Sikkim share common borders with Nepal. It is a landlocked country that shares its borders with India in the south, China in the north, and Bangladesh. It is a diverse geographical location and has many fertile plains, forests, and hills. It has the highest peak of the world Mt. Everest along with 7 other high peaks included in the world’s 10 highest peaks. The capital of Nepal is Kathmandu and the official language spoken in the country is Nepali. The country is divided into three belts namely Himal, Pahad, and Terai. Himal is situated along the border of China and has mountain ranges including Mt. Everest.
In the pahad region, there are mountains with comparatively lower elevation and generally, there is no snow in this region and the Terai constitutes the Indo-Gangetic plains. This region also borders India.

So the correct option is (C) Nepal. Bihar, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal have common borders with Nepal.

Note: Many ethnic groups live in this country which includes Chhetri, Bahun, Tharu, Tamang, Newar, Kami, Yadav, Rai, Thakuri, Limbu, Sarki, etc. Most of the population here is Hindu while other religions including Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Prakriti, and Kirant are also followed by people.