Q. Which one of the following treaties laid the foundation for the ‘Tin Bigha Corridor Agreement’ between Indian and Bangladesh?

[A] The Ganga Water Treaty

[B] The Land Boundary Agreement

[C] The Indus Waters Treaty

[D] The Chittagong Hill Tracts Peace Accord

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation – The Tin Bigha Corridor Agreement was rooted in the 1974 Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) signed between Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. This agreement aimed to resolve border disputes, including the exchange of enclaves and adverse possessions. Under the LBA: Bangladesh retained the Dahagram-Angarpota enclaves. India agreed to lease the Tin Bigha Corridor (a narrow strip of Indian land) to Bangladesh, providing connectivity to these enclaves.

Source: The Hindu

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