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UPSC CSE Prelims

Subject: Economy Chapter: External Sector & Foreign Trade

2017 PYQ

Question 87

What is the importance of developing Chabahar Port by India ?

Choose one answer AIndia's trade with African countries will enormously increase. BIndia's relations with oil-producing Arab countries will be strengthened. CIndia will not depend on Pakistan for access to Afghanistan and Central Asia. DPakistan will facilitate and protect the installation of a gas pipeline between Iraq and India.

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Correct answer: C

Correct Option: C Explanation: India-supported Chabahar Port in Iran provides a maritime and land-access option to Afghanistan and Central Asia that bypasses Pakistani territory. Option-wise Analysis: A: Incorrect - African trade may benefit indirectly but is not the distinctive strategic rationale asked. B: Incorrect - Relations with Arab oil producers are separate; Iran is not an Arab country. C: Correct - Correct-Chabahar improves access to Afghanistan/Central Asia without using Pakistan. D: Incorrect - The port project does not require Pakistan to protect an Iraq–India gas pipeline.

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