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India and West Asia Relations

5 UPSC Prelims MCQs tagged "India and West Asia Relations". Free practice with answer keys, explanations, and timed mock tests on Anantam IAS.

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  1. India is one of the founding members of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC),…

    India is one of the founding members of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), a multimodal transportation corridor, which will connect

    1. AIndia to Central Asia to Europe via Iran
    2. BIndia to Central Asia via China
    3. CIndia to South-East Asia through Bangladesh and Myanmar
    4. DIndia to Europe through Azerbaijan
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: A

    The International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) is a multimodal transport network aimed at boosting trade between India, Central Asia, Russia, and Europe, using a combination of sea, rail, and road routes via Iran.

    ![INSTC](https://d39jluplm5thpx.cloudfront.net//international_northsouth_transport_corridor_aac6093981.png)

    The corridor connects Mumbai → Bandar Abbas (Iran) → Azerbaijan → Russia → Europe, with access to Central Asia.

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    International Relations UPSC 2025 Easy

  2. Consider the following statements: Statement-I :Israel has established diplomatic relations with some Arab States.…

    Consider the following statements: Statement-I :Israel has established diplomatic relations with some Arab States. Statement-II :The 'Arab Peace Initiative' Mediated by Saudi Arabia was signed by Israel and Arab League. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

    1. ABoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
    2. BBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
    3. CStatement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
    4. DStatement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: C

    * Statement I is correct: Several Arab states, including Egypt, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan, have established diplomatic relations with Israel.

    * Statement II is incorrect: The Arab Peace Initiative, mediated by Saudi Arabia, was endorsed by the Arab League but not signed by Israel. It outlines a path towards peace in exchange for Israeli concessions, but Israel has not formally accepted all its terms.

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    International Relations UPSC 2023 Medium

  3. What is the importance of developing Chabahar Port by India?

    What is the importance of developing Chabahar Port by India?

    1. AIndia's trade with African countries will enormously increase.
    2. BIndia's relations with oil-producing Arab countries will be strengthened.
    3. CIndia will not depend on Pakistan for access to Afghanistan and Central Asia.
    4. DPakistan will facilitate and protect the installation of a gas pipeline between Iraq and India.
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: C

    The development of Chabahar Port in Iran is strategically significant for India because it provides a dedicated sea-land transit route to Afghanistan and Central Asia that bypasses Pakistan. Historically, Pakistan has restricted India's land access to these regions. By using Chabahar, located on the Gulf of Oman in southeastern Iran, India can ship goods to the port and then transport them via road and rail networks (such as the Zaranj-Delaram highway) into Afghanistan and the broader Central Asian region. This connectivity was formalized through a trilateral transit agreement between India, Iran, and Afghanistan in 2016, ensuring India is no longer dependent on Pakistani territory for trade with these landlocked areas.

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    International Relations UPSC 2017 Easy

  4. Which of the following is not a member of ‘Gulf Cooperation Council’?

    Which of the following is not a member of 'Gulf Cooperation Council'?

    1. AIran
    2. BSaudi Arabia
    3. COman
    4. DKuwait
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: A

    The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, originally (and still colloquially) known as the Gulf Cooperation Council, is a regional intergovernmental political and economic union consisting of all Arab states of the Persian Gulf except Iran.

    Its member states are Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

    ![Gulf Cooperation Council](https://d39jluplm5thpx.cloudfront.net//GCC_4da1bf1fac.jpg)

    The Charter of the Gulf Cooperation Council was signed on 25 May 1981, formally establishing the institution.

    Hence, option A is the correct answer.

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    International Relations UPSC 2016 Easy

  5. The area known as ‘Golan Heights’ sometimes appears in the news in the context…

    The area known as 'Golan Heights' sometimes appears in the news in the context of the events related to:

    1. ACentral Asia
    2. BMiddle East
    3. CSouth-East Asia
    4. DCentral Africa
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B

    The correct answer is the Middle East.

    The Golan Heights is a hilly, 1,200 sq-km rocky plateau in south-western Syria in the Middle East region overlooking Lebanon, Syria, and the Jordan Valley.

    ![Golan Heights](https://d39jluplm5thpx.cloudfront.net//Golan_Heights_1d03d8b70f.jpg)

    The Golan was Syrian territory until 1967 when Israel occupied it in the closing stages of the Six-Day War.

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    International Relations UPSC 2015 Easy