McMahon Line - Boundary between India & Tibet & Tibet & Myanmar

Q.  Consider the following statements

1. The McMahon Line forms boundary between India and Tibet as well as Tibet and Myanmar
2. It was agreed by Simla Accord, a treaty signed in 1914 by Britain and Tibet

Which of the above statement is/are correct?

- Published on 07 May 15

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None

ANSWER: Both
 
The McMahon Line is a line agreed to by Britain and Tibet as part of the Simla Accord, a treaty signed in 1914. It also forms boundary with Myanmar. As china has occupied Tibet it rejects McMahon Line with India but China accepts McMahon Line with Myanmar.

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