Here is Question No. 84 a part of our series on UPSC Prelims 2017
Q84. What is the importance of developing Chabahar Port by India4
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
The correct answer is Option 3.
- Chabahar Port
- In 2003, the Chabahar port project was signed.
- Chabahar Port is located in the province of Sistan and Baluchistan in southeastern Iran, on the Gulf of Oman.
- In December 2018, India took over the Port’s operations.
- Gives India better access to Afghanistan by avoiding Pakistan. Hence, option 3 is correct.
- It will serve as the gateway to the International North-South Transport Corridor, which will connect Russia, Europe, Central Asia, Iran, and India via road, rail, and sea routes.
- If necessary, India can conduct humanitarian operations from this port.
- Because this port is only 170 kilometres from China’s Gwadar port in Pakistan, it will be of strategic importance to the Indian Navy and defence establishment.
- This enhances connectivity, energy supplies and trade.
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