UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 71
Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:
| List I (Project Supported by India) | List II (Country) |
|---|---|
| A. Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project | 1. Maldives |
| B. Restoration of Stor Palace | 2. Afghanistan |
| C. District Hospital at Dickoya | 3. Bhutan |
| D. Institute of Security and Law Enforcement Studies | 4. Sri Lanka |
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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B
Explanation: The India-supported projects pair with Bhutan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Maldives respectively.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - Mangdechhu is in Bhutan, not Maldives; remaining pairings are also wrong.
B: Correct - Correct: A Mangdechhu–Bhutan (3); B Stor Palace–Afghanistan (2); C Dickoya Hospital–Sri Lanka (4); D security/law-enforcement institute–Maldives (1).
C: Incorrect - B is not Sri Lanka; the Stor Palace restoration is in Afghanistan.
D: Incorrect - A is not Maldives and D is not Bhutan; the entire sequence is therefore wrong.