With reference to the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? 1. Kazakhstan is not a member country of INSTC. 2. Mumbai port serves as a significant entry point for the INSTC in India. 3. Air transportation modes are integrated into the INSTC. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |ForumIAS

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Q. With reference to the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
1.Kazakhstan is not a member country of INSTC.
2.Mumbai port serves as a significant entry point for the INSTC in India.
3.Air transportation modes are integrated into the INSTC.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

[A] 2 only

[B] 3 only

[C] 1 and 2 only

[D] 2 and 3 only

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 3 are incorrect. Kazakhstan is a member country of INSTC. The INSTC primarily involves multi-modal transportation including ship, rail, and road, but not air transportation.

Statement 2 is correct. Mumbai is a crucial entry point for the INSTC route in India.

Source: The Hindu

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