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India Neighbors

Asked 3 times in UPSC Prelims · first asked 2009 · last asked 2020

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Consider the following statements: 1. The value of Indo-Sri Lanka trade has consistently increased in the last decade. 2. 'Textile and textile articles' constitute an important item of the trade between India and Bangladesh. 3. In the last five years, Nepal has been the largest trading partner of India in South Asia. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2020IR
A1 and 2 only
B2 only
C3 only
D1, 2 and 3

Explanation

In the last decade, the value of trade between India and Sri Lanka has not shown a consistent increase but has instead fluctuated. Bangladesh has a larger GDP and population than Nepal. Therefore, statement 2, which states that 'Textile and textile articles' are an important part of trade between India and Bangladesh, is correct.

A very big refugee camp called Dadaab, recently in the news, is located in

2009IR
AEthiopia
BKenya
CSomalia
DSudan

Explanation

The large refugee camp known as Dadaab, which has been making headlines recently, is situated in eastern Kenya. It is recognized as one of the largest refugee camps globally.

Elephant pass, which is frequently in the news, is mentioned in the context of the affairs of which one of the following?

2009IR
ABangladesh
BIndia
CNepal
DSri Lanka

Explanation

Elephant Pass, a location that is often featured in news reports, is related to the affairs of which of the following countries? (a) Bangladesh (b) India (c) Nepal (d) Sri Lanka Correct Answer: (d) Elephant Pass serves as the entrance to the Jaffna Peninsula in Sri Lanka.