{"id":41621,"date":"2024-05-10T08:56:37","date_gmt":"2024-05-10T08:56:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=41621"},"modified":"2024-05-10T08:56:38","modified_gmt":"2024-05-10T08:56:38","slug":"boundaries-and-frontiers-have-different-meanings-in-geographical-literature-substantiate-your-answer-in-the-present-context-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/boundaries-and-frontiers-have-different-meanings-in-geographical-literature-substantiate-your-answer-in-the-present-context-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Boundaries and frontiers have different meanings in geographical literature.&#8221; Substantiate your answer in the present context. UPSC Geography Optional Mains &#8211; 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-support-program-with-test-series?type=classroom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GS-Foundation-Course-for-UPSC-1280-x-300-px-1-1024x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46623\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In geographical literature, boundaries and frontiers are distinct concepts with different meanings. Boundary- a line that marks the extent of a state&#8217;s territory, distinguishing the geographical area under its sovereignty from that of another state. 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Territories formed, leading to the establishment of states like Oklahoma from the Oklahoma Territory.<\/li><li><strong>The demilitarized zone (DMZ) between North and South Korea<\/strong> represents a clearly defined boundary, established for security reasons and heavily monitored to prevent unauthorized crossings post Korean war replaced the former frontier.<\/li><li><strong>International Law and Agreements:<\/strong> International law and treaties have encouraged the delineation of boundaries precisely replacing former frontiers to prevent conflicts and promote legal clarity in international relations.<\/li><li>For example, the creation of the UN in 1945 and its role in respecting the sovereignty of countries.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, while boundaries emphasize separation and control, frontiers underscore interaction and connectivity, reflecting the diverse and dynamic nature of geographical spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/UPSC-Essay-Course-1280\u00d7300-1-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42688 lazyload\" width=\"781\" height=\"182\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 781px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 781\/182;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-c6ab63ae-7083-4831-b519-cb89dacafb18\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-52c5a91b-6ed6-46e3-b781-7cc0c63a0b76\">For UPSC Prelims Resources,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-d014fe86-d628-49d8-82ce-6c60dc6e7a73\">For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-38177954-e668-4d8d-b250-d0fbd5a09390\">Join our Telegram Channel &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-49ca2fe3-109f-4a88-b72e-9df49c3d328e\"><li>1. 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