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    Question

    What was one of the agreements signed between India and

    Nepal regarding energy and transport?
    A Export of Nepal's hydropower to China through Indian territory Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Export of Nepal's hydropower to Bangladesh through Indian territory Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Import of Indian coal for Nepal's power generation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Construction of a high-speed rail link between India and Nepal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Joint exploration of oil and gas reserves in the Himalayan region Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    India and Nepal signed a series of agreements on energy and transport, including export of Nepal’s hydropower to Bangladesh through Indian territory. The two sides signed a number of agreements, including an MoU between NHPC and VUCL (Vidyut Utpadan Company Ltd.) of Nepal, for the development of Phukot Karnali Hydroelectric Project and a Project Development Agreement for Lower Arun Hydroelectric Project between SJVN (India) and Investment Board of Nepal. The two countries signed the revised Treaty of Transit under which Nepal will get access to India’s inland waterways. About Nepal Capital: Kathmandu         Prime minister: Pushpa Kamal Dahal  President:Ram Chandra Poudel

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