GS PrelimsGeography (World mapping)Neighboring Countries2003

Israel has common borders with

A

Lebanon, Syria. Jordan and Egypt

B

Lebanon, Syria, lurkey and Jordan

C

Cyprus, lurkey, Jordan and Egypt

D

Turkey, Syria, Iraq and Yemen

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

1. The question asks which countries share common borders with Israel. 2. Reviewing the map of Israel and its neighbors: - To the North: Lebanon. - To the Northeast: Syria. - To the East: Jordan. - To the Southwest: Egypt (Sinai Peninsula). - Israel also has a border with the Palestinian territories (West Bank to the east, Gaza Strip to the southwest). 3. Comparing with the options: - (A) Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Egypt. This matches the neighboring sovereign states. - (B) Includes Turkey, which does not border Israel. - (C) Includes Cyprus and Turkey, neither border Israel. - (D) Includes Turkey, Iraq, and Yemen, none border Israel. 4. Therefore, the correct list of bordering countries is given in option (A).

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