Consider the following countries: 1. Saudi Arabia 2. Israel 3. Jordan 4. Turkey How many of the above countries are not the part of the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)? |ForumIAS

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Q. Consider the following countries:
1.Saudi Arabia
2.Israel
3.Jordan
4.Turkey
How many of the above countries are not the part of the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] All four

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: Turkey

Structure of IMEC:

Eastern Leg – India’s western ports → UAE (sea) → Saudi Arabia, Jordan (rail) → Haifa, Israel (port).
Western Leg – Haifa → Greece/Italy (sea) → onward into Europe via existing rail network.

Source: IE