With reference to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI),Which of the following statement(s) describe India’s objections regarding the project?1.It has the objection that the corridor infringes on its sovereignty.2.Apprehensions about lack of transparency.3.It has the risk of creating financial instability in the region.Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Q. With reference to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI),Which of the following statement(s) describe India’s objections regarding the project?
1.It has the objection that the corridor infringes on its sovereignty.
2.Apprehensions about lack of transparency.
3.It has the risk of creating financial instability in the region.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D

Notes:

China Pakistan economic corridor(CPEC) projects constitute the bulk of BRI-related activities in Pakistan. China and Pakistan are jointly building the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor, which passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The corridor connects China’s landlocked western province of Xinjiang to Gwadar port in south Pakistan. India feels that the corridor infringes on its sovereignty because it passes through Gilgit–Baltistan in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

India has also flagged apprehensions about lack of transparency and financial viability of mega infrastructure projects envisaged under BRI, along with resultant risks of financial instability in the region.

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