Q. Boundary disputes between the states are in news of late, with respect to these, Langpih is a major point of contention between which of the following states?
Answer:
Assam and Meghalaya
Notes:
- Meghalaya was carved out of Assam & became a full-fledged state in 1972. They share 884 km of border.
- Assam Reorganization (Meghalaya) Act of 1969 is based on Gopinath Bordoloi committee recommendations (1951).
- The six disputed sectors are:
- Tarabari, Gizang, Hahim, Boklapara, Khanapara-Pillangkata and Ratacherra under the Kamrup, Kamrup (Metro) and Cachar districts of Assam and the West Khasi Hills, Ri-Bhoi and East Jaintia Hills districts of Meghalaya.
- Langpih is a major point of contention between Assam and Meghalaya is the district of Langpih in West Garo Hills bordering the Kamrup district of Assam.