Question

Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding boundaries?

• A. Boundaries are purely political in origin and function.
• B. Boundary is a manifestation of centrifugal force.
• C. The Eastern Sector boundary between India and China is usually referred to as the McMohan line.
• D. Boundaries are artificial, since they are selected, defined and demarcated by man.

Hint:

Remember these facts about political boundaries: \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} \text{McMahon Line} &\rightarrow \text{India--China (Eastern Sector)}, \text{Political Boundaries} &\rightarrow \text{Human-made}, \text{Functions} &\rightarrow \text{Political, Economic, Administrative, Strategic}. \end{aligned} } \] Mnemonic: “Boundaries do more than politics.”

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: Political boundaries are created by humans to define territorial limits. Although they are primarily political, they also perform economic, administrative, strategic, cultural, and social functions. Therefore, they are not purely political in origin and function.

Step 1: Examine each statement. \[ \begin{aligned} A. &\ \text{Incorrect. Boundaries serve many functions besides political ones.} B. &\ \text{Correct. Boundaries often reflect centrifugal forces that separate regions.} C. &\ \text{Correct. The eastern India--China boundary is known as the McMahon Line.} D. &\ \text{Correct. Political boundaries are selected and demarcated by humans.} \end{aligned} \]

Step 2: Identify the incorrect statement. \[ \boxed{\text{Statement A}} \] Hence, \[ \boxed{\text{(A)}} \]