In the context of international border management, consider the following statements:

The Durand Line marks the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

The McMahon Line is accepted by India but disputed by China.

The Hindenburg Line was Germany's defense line in World War I.

The 38th Parallel forms part of the US-Canada border.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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The Durand Line is the international border between Afghanistan and Pakistan: This is correct; it was drawn in 1893 and remains a contentious issue.
The McMahon Line is recognized by India but not by China as the boundary between them: This is correct; it is a major point of dispute in Sino-Indian relations.
The Hindenburg Line was a German defensive line during World War I: This is correct; it was established in 1917 as a fortified position.
The 38th Parallel serves as part of the border between the United States and Canada: This is incorrect. The 49th Parallel serves as part of the border between the United States and Canada. It was established in the Oregon Treaty of 1846.

Thus, only three statements are correct.

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Only three

The Durand Line is the international border between Afghanistan and Pakistan: This is correct; it was drawn in 1893 and remains a contentious issue.
The McMahon Line is recognized by India but not by China as the boundary between them: This is correct; it is a major point of dispute in Sino-Indian relations.
The Hindenburg Line was a German defensive line during World War I: This is correct; it was established in 1917 as a fortified position.
The 38th Parallel serves as part of the border between the United States and Canada: This is incorrect. The 49th Parallel serves as part of the border between the United States and Canada. It was established in the Oregon Treaty of 1846.

Thus, only three statements are correct.

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