Q. Consider the following pairs:
Transport Corridors——————–Strategic Benefits
1.International North-South Transport Corridor—- Provides alternative to Suez Canal
2.Chennai-Vladivostok Maritime Corridor—— Reduces dependency on Middle Eastern routes
3.Northern Maritime Route—— Facilitates access to Arctic resources
Which of the above pair(s) is/are correctly matched?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanations –
- INSTC: The International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) provides a shorter and more cost-effective alternative to the traditional route via the Suez Canal, reducing both time and transportation costs between India, Russia, Central Asia, and Europe.
- Chennai-Vladivostok Maritime Corridor: It aims to improve connectivity between India and Russia’s Far East.
- NSR: It passes through the Arctic, facilitates access to Arctic resources such as oil, gas, and minerals. It also offers a shorter shipping route between Asia and Europe, especially as Arctic ice melts.
Source: AIR
