Match the port/ corridor with its strategic benefit to India.

Column A (port/Corridor)	Column B (Strategic Benefit to India)
A. Chabahar Port	1. Links India with Europe via Middle East
B. IMEC	2. New age of transportation between the two countries India to Southeast Asia via Mizoram-Myanmar link
C. Sittwe Port	3. Access to Central Asia bypassing Pakistan

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) A-3, B-1, C-2.
• Chabahar Port (Iran) provides India direct access to Afghanistan and Central Asia, bypassing Pakistan.
• India–Middle East–Europe Corridor (IMEC) strengthens trade connectivity from India to Europe through the Middle East.
• Sittwe Port (Myanmar) enhances connectivity to Southeast Asia via the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project.
Information Booster:
• Chabahar Port developed by India Ports Global Limited (IPGL).
• IMEC announced at G20 Summit 2023 in New Delhi.
• Sittwe Port inaugurated in May 2023 under India–Myanmar cooperation.
• These initiatives support Act East and Neighbourhood First policies.
• Aim: Reduce dependency on Chinese-controlled trade routes.
Additional Knowledge:
• Chabahar is India’s counter to China’s Gwadar Port (CPEC).
• IMEC is part of the India–U.S.–EU strategic initiative.
• Sittwe Port is located in Rakhine State, Myanmar.
• Such projects promote regional trade, logistics efficiency, and maritime security.