UPSC Prelims 2026 · Question 91 of 96

UPSC Prelims 2026 question on ASEAN Connectivity Projects

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. 1 and 2
  2. 2 and 3
  3. 1 and 3
  4. 2 only
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Answer: A. 1 and 2

India's Act East Policy focuses on improving connectivity with ASEAN countries through road, rail, sea, and multimodal transport networks. Myanmar serves as India's key land bridge to Southeast Asia, making several connectivity projects strategically important for India-ASEAN cooperation.

Project 1 is correct: The Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project connects Kolkata port with Sittwe port in Myanmar and further links India's northeastern region with Myanmar, an ASEAN member country.

Project 2 is correct: The India-Myanmar-Thailand (IMT) Trilateral Highway connects India with Myanmar and Thailand through a road network, strengthening connectivity with ASEAN member countries.

Project 3 is not correct: The Agartala-Akhaura Rail Line connects India with Bangladesh. Since Bangladesh is not a member of ASEAN, this project is not part of India-ASEAN connectivity cooperation.

Only projects 1 and 2 are part of India-ASEAN cooperation, so the answer is Option (a).

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