Consider the statement: "India wants Chabahar port to be included in the 13-nations International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC) that extends from India to Russia".
Which of the following country/countries is/are member of INSTC
1. Iran
2. Iraq
3. China
4. Mongolia
Select the correct statement using the code given above:
Options
A1 only
B2 and 3 only
C3 and 4 only
D1, 3 and 4 only
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Correct Answer
A1 only
Model Answer
The International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) is a multi-modal connectivity project that establishes transport networks (ship, rail, and road route) for moving freight between India, Russia, Iran, Europe and Central Asia.
It is a transportation route linking the Indian Ocean and the Persian Gulf to the Caspian Sea via Iran, and then onwards to northern Europe via St. Petersburg in Russia.
The founding members are Russia, India and Iran.
The current members are India, Iran, Russia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Belarus, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Oman, Syria, Turkey, Ukraine, and Bulgaria (observer).
Hence, option A is correct.
A map of the INSTC route from Mumbai and Chabahar through Iran and Azerbaijan to Moscow and St Petersburg, with the standard sea route in blue.
