1. D
China is to the north of India. “North” refers to “北 (běi)”. “东 (dōng)” means “East”, “南 (nán)” means “South”, “西 (xī)” means “West.”
2. B
Northwest is “西北 (xīběi)” in Chinese. “东北 (dōngběi)” means “northeast.” “北东 (běi dōng)” is an incorrect expression of “Northeast.”