Attempt this previous-year question. The correct option stays hidden until you choose.
Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:
| List I (Project Supported by India) | List II (Country) |
| --- | --- |
| A. Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project | 1. Maldives |
| B. Restoration of Stor Palace | 2. Afghanistan |
| C. District Hospital at Dickoya | 3. Bhutan |
| D. Institute of Security and Law Enforcement Studies | 4. Sri Lanka |
Code:
Pick an option to check yourself.
Approach: *Focus on India’s 'Neighbourhood First' policy and identify key infrastructure/development projects funded by the Indian government in South Asian nations.*
- **Correct Answer:** (b) 3, 2, 4, 1
- **A. Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project (3 - Bhutan):** A flagship project under India-Bhutan hydropower cooperation, commissioned to strengthen regional energy security.
- **B. Restoration of Stor Palace (2 - Afghanistan):** A significant cultural diplomacy project in Kabul, restored by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture with support from the Indian government.
- **C. District Hospital at Dickoya (4 - Sri Lanka):** A major healthcare infrastructure project funded by India to support the plantation community in the Central Province of Sri Lanka.
- **D. Institute of Security and Law Enforcement Studies (1 - Maldives):** A capacity-building project in the Maldives, reflecting India's commitment to enhancing the security infrastructure of its maritime neighbor.
*Exam Strategy:* UPSC frequently tests India's bilateral development assistance (Lines of Credit or Grants). Keep a mental map of major Indian-funded projects in the immediate neighborhood (SAARC countries) as they are high-probability static-current affairs overlaps.
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