Previous Year Question
Consider the following countries.
Bulgaria
Czech Republic
Hungary
Latvia
Lithuania
Romania
How many of the above-mentioned countries share a land border with Ukraine?
Only two
Only three
Only four
Only five
Correct Answer: A
Detailed Solution
Among the six countries given, only Hungary and Romania share a land border with Ukraine.
Country | Land border with Ukraine | Geographical position |
Bulgaria | No | Located south of Romania; no direct land border with Ukraine |
Czech Republic | No | Slovakia separates it from Ukraine |
Hungary | Yes | Borders western Ukraine |
Latvia | No | Belarus lies between Latvia and Ukraine |
Lithuania | No | It has no direct border with Ukraine |
Romania | Yes | Borders the south-western part of Ukraine |
Therefore, the correct number is two.
Ukraine has seven land neighbours:
Belarus
Russia
Poland
Slovakia
Hungary
Romania
Moldova
Analysis of the options
Bulgaria: Despite being located in the Black Sea region, it does not share a land border with Ukraine. Maritime proximity cannot be treated as a land border.
Czech Republic: It is situated west of Ukraine, but Slovakia lies between the two countries.
Hungary: It shares a direct border with Ukraine’s Zakarpattia region.
Latvia and Lithuania: Both are Baltic countries and are not direct neighbours of Ukraine.
Romania: It shares a direct border with Ukraine. Both Ukraine and Romania are also littoral states of the Black Sea.