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India is one of the founding members of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), a multimodal transportation corridor, which will connect
- A.India to Central Asia to Europe via Iran
- B.India to Central Asia via China
- C.India to South-East Asia through Bangladesh and Myanmar
- D.India to Europe through Azerbaijan
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: A. India to Central Asia to Europe via Iran
The International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) is a 7,200-km multimodal transport project connecting the Indian Ocean to the Caspian Sea via the Islamic Republic of Iran, and then onwards to northern Europe via the Russian Federation. It aims to facilitate transit and economic cooperation between member states by offering a faster and more cost-effective alternative to traditional sea routes.
Source: UPSC gs1 2025