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What is the importance of developing Chabahar Port by India?

(a)

India’s trade with African countries will enormously increase.

(b)

India’s relations with oil-producing Arab countries will be strengthened.

(c)

India will not depend on Pakistan for access to Afghanistan and Central Asia.

(d)

Pakistan will facilitate and protect the installation of a gas pipeline between Iraq and India.

Correct Answer

(c)

Explanation

Chabahar Port, located in Iran, is a strategic maritime facility developed by India. Serving as a gateway to Central Asia, it enhances regional connectivity, facilitates trade, and provides India with an alternative route that bypasses Pakistan, thereby bolstering its geopolitical and economic interests in the region.

Microtheme: "Choke Points,Connectivity Projects,Pipelines" —
1 question asked in Prelims in the past.

  1. [2017] What is the importance of developing Chabahar Port by India?

    • (a) India’s trade with African countries will enormously increase.
    • (b) India’s relations with oil-producing Arab countries will be strengthened.
    • (c) India will not depend on Pakistan for access to Afghanistan and Central Asia.
    • (d) Pakistan will facilitate and protect the installation of a gas pipeline between Iraq and India.
    Correct Answer: (C) India will not depend on Pakistan for access to Afghanistan and Central Asia.