Q. With reference to India and Qatar Relations, consider the following statements:
1.Qatar is a major source of food, textiles, and engineering goods to India.
2.India and Qatar are both members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
3.Qatar is India’s fourth largest trading partner..
How many of the above statements are correct?:
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect. India’s major exports to Qatar include petroleum products, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and food products. Qatar’s major exports to India include liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and petrochemicals.
India is not a member of GCC. GCC comprises Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
Statement 3 is correct. India is the sixth largest trading partner of Qatar, while Qatar is the fourth largest trading partner of India.
Source: ForumIAS
