Correct option is B
Hydropower Diplomacy between India and Nepal is correctly matched, as both countries have longstanding cooperation in developing hydropower projects, such as the Mahakali and Pancheshwar projects, which are vital for regional energy needs. The Basic Group refers to a coalition of four large developing countries— Brazil, South Africa, India, and China (BASIC)—formed in 2009 to negotiate climate change issues, with China being a prominent member.
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1. The BASIC Group is influential in international climate negotiations and advocates for the rights of developing nations.
2. India and Nepal have a long history of hydropower collaborations to harness the potential of Himalayan rivers.
3. Group of 77 (G77) is a coalition of developing nations aimed at promoting their collective interests; USA is not a member.
4. BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) includes South and Southeast Asian nations, but Pakistan is not a member.