UPSC | Prelims GS | 2026

The Manipur clashes reported from Kamjong and Ukhrul districts are especially relevant to India’s internal security because these districts are associated with which geographical feature?

  1. The India-Myanmar border and Naga-majority hill areas
  2. The India-Bangladesh riverine boundary and Sundarbans
  3. The Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir
  4. The India-Nepal Terai corridor

Answer

Correct Answer

The India-Myanmar border and Naga-majority hill areas

Explanation

A is correct: the report places the violence in Manipur’s Naga-majority districts near the Myanmar border, involving armed groups and security operations. B points to a different international boundary and ecosystem. C refers to the India-Pakistan frontier. D refers to the Himalayan boundary with Nepal, not Manipur.

Topics: india-myanmar border and ethnic conflict, internal security, manipur, northeast india