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India–Bhutan Relations Previous Year Questions (PYQs)
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Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists :
| List I (BIMSTEC Centre/Establishment) | List II (Location) |
|---|---|
| A. BIMSTEC Cultural Industries Observatory | 1. NOIDA |
| B. BIMSTEC Energy Centre | 2. Bengaluru |
| C. BIMSTEC Centre for Weather and Climate | 3. Colombo |
| D. BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility | 4. Thimphu |
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Correct Answer: Option C
Detailed Explanation:
Correct Matching:
| Centre | Location | Host Institution | Key Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. BIMSTEC Cultural Industries Observatory | 4. Thimphu, Bhutan | — | MoU signed at 3rd BIMSTEC Summit (2014) |
| B. BIMSTEC Energy Centre | 2. Bengaluru, India | Central Power Research Institute | Coordinates regional energy cooperation & Grid Interconnection |
| C. BIMSTEC Centre for Weather and Climate | 1. NOIDA, India | NCMRWF | Regional weather prediction & disaster preparedness |
| D. BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility | 3. Colombo, Sri Lanka | — | MoA signed at 5th BIMSTEC Summit (2022) |
Memory Aid:
- Culture → Bhutan (Thimphu — cultural heritage hub)
- Energy → Bengaluru (India's tech/power capital)
- Weather → NOIDA (NCMRWF headquarters)
- Technology Transfer → Colombo (Sri Lanka)
Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists :
| List I (Project Supported by India) | List II (Country) |
|---|---|
| A. Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project | 1. Maldives |
| B. Restoration of Stor Palace | 2. Afghanistan |
| C. District Hospital at Dickoya | 3. Bhutan |
| D. Institute of Security and Law Enforcement Studies | 4. Sri Lanka |
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Correct Answer: Option B
Detailed Explanation:
Correct Matching:
| List I (Project) | List II (Country) | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| A. Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project | 3. Bhutan | 720 MW run-of-river plant on Mangdechhu River; jointly inaugurated by India-Bhutan PMs in 2019 |
| B. Restoration of Stor Palace | 2. Afghanistan | Historic 19th-century palace in Kabul; restored by India with Aga Khan Trust for Culture; inaugurated 2016 |
| C. District Hospital at Dickoya | 4. Sri Lanka | 150-bed hospital in Hatton; Indian grant assistance for Indian-origin Tamil estate workers |
| D. Institute of Security and Law Enforcement Studies | 1. Maldives | Located in Addu City; now NCPLE; built entirely with Indian grant assistance |
Memory Aid:
- Bhutan → Power (Hydroelectric)
- Afghanistan → Palace (Stor/Storay)
- Sri Lanka → Hospital (Tamil workers)
- Maldives → Police/Law (Security Institute)
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