India, in June 2018, asserted that any mega connectivity project must respect sovereignty and territorial integrity of the countries. The project referred to above is

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Q: 85 (NDA-II/2018)
India, in June 2018, asserted that any mega connectivity project must respect sovereignty and territorial integrity of the countries. The project referred to above is

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Geography

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NDA-II

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0,6,7,3,6,3,1

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{'mega connectivity project': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'south corridor project': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'panama canal expansion': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'territorial integrity': [1, 0, 1, 1], 'sovereignty': [1, 1, 0, 0], 'road initiative': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'india': [8, 1, 7, 13], 'chabahar port': [1, 0, 0, 2], 'project': [1, 0, 4, 11], 'countries': [1, 0, 2, 6]}

The correct answer is option 2, Belt and Road Initiative. In June 2018, India stated that any mega connectivity project must respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the countries involved. The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a large-scale infrastructure development project initiated by China, which aims to enhance connectivity and economic cooperation among countries in Asia, Europe, Africa, and other regions. The BRI includes the construction of roads, railways, ports, and other infrastructure projects across different countries.

By asserting that any mega connectivity project must respect sovereignty and territorial integrity, India is expressing its concerns regarding the BRI. India has raised objections to some aspects of the BRI, particularly the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which is a part of the BRI and passes through Pakistan-administered territory that India claims as its own. India`s stance indicates that it wants projects like the BRI to consider the political boundaries and sensitivities of the countries involved, in order to maintain peace and security in the region.

Alert - correct answer should be 3, Chabahar Port: Although the provided answer states that the correct option is 2, Belt and Road Initiative, India`s assertion in June 2018 actually refers to the Chabahar