Match the List - I to List - II and write the correct answer. 

List - I International boundaries		List - II Country
a.	Durand line	1.	Germany-Poland
b.	Mannerheim line	2.	Pakistan-Afghanistan
c.	Seigfried line	3.	Russia-Finland
d.	Oder-neisse line	4.	Germany-France

The correct answer is: a - 2, b - 3, c - 4, d - 1

Key Points

Additional Information 

• Durand Line:
  • Definition: The Durand Line is the international boundary between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
  • History: It was established in 1893 by Sir Mortimer Durand, a British diplomat, to delineate the border between British India and Afghanistan.
  • Significance: The line has been a contentious issue between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with disputes over its legitimacy and impact on the Pashtun population living on both sides.
• Mannerheim Line:
  • Definition: The Mannerheim Line was a defensive fortification line on the Karelian Isthmus built by Finland against the Soviet Union.
  • History: Named after Finnish military leader Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim, the line played a crucial role during the Winter War of 1939-1940.
  • Significance: It was instrumental in the Finnish defense, showcasing the strategic importance of well-planned fortifications in warfare.
• Siegfried Line:
  • Definition: The Siegfried Line (also known as the Westwall) was a German defensive line built during the 1930s opposite the French Maginot Line.
  • History: The line consisted of bunkers, tank traps, and fortifications extending along Germany's western border.
  • Significance: It played a significant role during World War II, particularly during the Allied invasion of Germany in 1944-1945.
• Oder-Neisse Line:
  • Definition: The Oder-Neisse Line is the border between Germany and Poland, established after World War II.
  • History: It follows the Oder and Neisse rivers and was agreed upon at the Potsdam Conference in 1945.
  • Significance: The line resulted in significant territorial changes and population transfers, marking the post-war reorganization of Central Europe.