Which of the following with reference to Indian States is/are not correct?
1. Uttar Pradesh shares its boundary with the highest number of other Indian States.
2. Rajasthan shares the longest international border among all Indian States.
3. Sikkim is the only State that shares its boundary with just one other Indian State.
Select the answer using the code given below:
A.1 only
B.1 and 2
C.2 and 3
D.3 only
Explanation: * Statement 2 is incorrect: West Bengal, not Rajasthan, shares the longest international border among Indian states (sharing ~2,217 km with Bangladesh, whereas Rajasthan's border with Pakistan is ~1,070 km). * Statement 3 is incorrect: Sikkim is not the only state bordering just one other state; Meghalaya also shares its land border with only one Indian state (Assam). * Since the question asks for statements that are NOT correct, the answer is (c) 2 and 3.
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:
A.1 and 2
B.2 and 3
C.1 and 3
D.2 only
Explanation: * Project 1 is correct: The Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit project connects Kolkata port with Sittwe port in Myanmar, which serves as India's land gateway to the ASEAN bloc. * Project 2 is correct: The India-Myanmar-Thailand (IMT) Trilateral Highway directly strengthens land transport infrastructure linking India with ASEAN member states. * Project 3 is incorrect: The Agartala-Akhaura Rail Line links India with Bangladesh. Because Bangladesh is not an ASEAN member, this project does not fall under India-ASEAN cooperation frameworks.
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