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    Question

    What is the importance of developing Chabahar Port by

    India?
    A India’s trade with African countries will enormously increase. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B India’s relations with oil-producing Arab countries will be strengthened. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C India will not depend on Pakistan for access to Afghanistan and Central Asia. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Pakistan will facilitate and protect the installation of a gas pipeline between Iraq and India. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Recently, the Prime Minister outlined the members of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) can work towards maximising the utilisation of the Chabahar Port after Iran becoming SCO member. Chabahar Port is located in Sistan and Baluchestan province in the Southeastern part of Iran, on the Gulf of Oman. The Chabahar Port offers India an alternative and dependable route to access Afghanistan and the Central Asian region, reducing reliance on Pakistan for access to these areas and providing a more direct sea-route option.

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