A. strike
B. border on
C. cut
D. protrude

Explanation:

The word ” abut ” means to touch or be next to something, especially along an edge or boundary.

In simple words: to be adjacent to or share a border with something.

So, the synonym of abut is border on.

Real-Life Example

• Pakistan abuts India on the east.
• Pakistan borders on India on the east.

Touching boundary = Abut

Main Points for Exams

• Abut means to touch or be adjacent.
• Border on is its correct synonym.
• Other options are unrelated meanings.
• Therefore, Option B is correct.
• Common in PPSC, FPSC, CSS, PMS, NTS, IELTS, TOEFL exams.

Quick Memory Trick

🏞️ Abut = Touch Boundary
📍 Border on = Same Meaning

Separate ↔ Abut
Abut ↔ Border on ✔️