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UPSC Prelims 2026 GS Paper 1, question 66

Topic: International relations and organisations

Q66

Which of the following connectivity projects is/are a part of cooperation between India and the ASEAN member countries ?

  1. Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project

  2. IMT Trilateral Highway

  3. Agartala-Akhaura Rail Line

Select the answer using the code given below :

  1. (a) 1 and 2Correct answer
  2. (b) 2 and 3
  3. (c) 1 and 3
  4. (d) 2 only

Solution.

Answer: (a) 1 and 2

  1. Statements 1 and 2 are correct: the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project (with Myanmar) and the India-Myanmar-Thailand (IMT) Trilateral Highway are flagship India-ASEAN connectivity projects linking North-East India with ASEAN member states.
  2. Statement 3 is incorrect: the Agartala-Akhaura Rail Line is a bilateral connectivity project between India and Bangladesh, and Bangladesh is not a member of ASEAN.