With reference to China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) consider the following statements: 1. It is a part of Belt Road Initiative (BRI) of China.2. This corridor will link China with Keti Bander Port of Pakistan.3. This corridor poses threat to the sovereignty of India as it passes through Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK)..Which of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 1 and 3 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

Statement 1: China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a part of Belt Road Initiative (BRI) of China.

Statement 2: The statement is incorrect. CPEC connects Xinjiang region of China with Gwadar Port of Pakistan.

Statement 3: This corridor poses threat to the sovereignty of India as it passes through Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK).