Q. With reference to the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), how many of the following statements are correct?
1.Eastern and Northern corridors form the backbone of IMEC.
2.Mundra port is directly linked to IMEC’s Eastern Corridor.
3.Oil pipeline is a major component of the IMEC.
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Explanations –
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The IMEC comprises two distinct corridors: Eastern Corridor: Links India to the Arabian Gulf via ports like Mundra (Gujarat) and maritime routes and Northern Corridor: Connects the Arabian Gulf to Europe through rail networks and Mediterranean ports like Haifa (Israel) and Piraeus (Greece). Mundra Port (Gujarat) is a critical node in the Eastern Corridor. It serves as a primary Indian port for shipping goods to UAE ports like Jebel Ali and Fujairah, initiating the maritime-leg of the corridor.
Statement 3 is incorrect. IMEC’s infrastructure includes hydrogen pipelines, electricity grids, and high-speed data cables, but no oil pipelines. The focus is on clean energy (green hydrogen) and digital connectivity, not oil transport.
Source: The Hindu
