Kaladan - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following statements is/are correct about Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project?

1. Myanmar, Bangladesh and India are involved in the project.
2. The project is being piloted and funded by the Ministry of External Affairs (India).

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only 2

Explanation:
- The Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project is a project that will connect the eastern Indian seaport of Kolkata with Sittwe seaport in Myanmar by sea.
- Then it will link Sittwe seaport to Lashio in Myanmar via Kaladan river boat route.
- Lashio will be connected to Mizoram in India by road transport.
2)   Which of the following statements is/are correct about Kaladan River?

1. Kaladan River forms boundary between India and Myanmar.
2. Kaladan project provide connectivity to Mizoram.

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Both

Explanation:
- The river flows through eastern Mizoram and in Chin State and Rakhine State of western Myanmar.
- It forms the international border between India and Myanmar.
- The Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project is a project that will connect the eastern Indian seaport of Kolkata with Sittwe seaport in Myanmar by sea
- Then it will link Sittwe seaport to Lashio in Myanmar via Kaladan river boat route
- Lashio will be connected to Mizoram in India by road transport.

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