With reference to Free Movement Regime (FMR) along the India Myanmar Border (IMB), consider the following statements:Statement-I: The FMR was implemented as part of India's Act East policy to improve relations with Myanmar and promote trade and cultural exchange.Statement-II: The FMR allows people from all nationalities and ethnicities living within 16 km of the IMB to travel freely between India and Myanmar without a visa. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Q. With reference to Free Movement Regime (FMR) along the India Myanmar Border (IMB), consider the following statements:
Statement-I: The FMR was implemented as part of India’s Act East policy to improve relations with Myanmar and promote trade and cultural exchange.
Statement-II: The FMR allows people from all nationalities and ethnicities living within 16 km of the IMB to travel freely between India and Myanmar without a visa.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

[A] Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

[B] Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

[C] Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

[D] Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is correct. The FMR was implemented as part of India’s Act East policy to improve relations with Myanmar and promote trade and cultural exchange.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The Free Movement Regime (FMR) is specific to Indian and Myanmar citizens. It does not apply to people from other countries or nationalities, even if they live within the 16 km zone near the Indo-Myanmar border.

Source: ForumIAS

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