Which of the following statements is/are correct about the neighbouring countries of
India?
(A) India supported Maldives in 2022 with a grant of nearly $4 billion to support the
dwindling economy.
(B) India has the highest GDP in dollar terms as compared to Sri Lanka, Bhutan and
Bangladesh.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Only B
- Both statements (A) is incorrect when it comes to the neighboring countries of India:
- (A) India did support Maldives, but the statement exaggerates the amount. India provided assistance to Maldives, but the figure mentioned is not accurate.
- (B) India does have a higher GDP than Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and Bangladesh.
- In 2020, India had a GDP of over 2.6 trillion U.S. dollars, while Bangladesh and Sri Lanka followed. The Maldives and Bhutan were among the countries with the lowest GDP in the Asia-Pacific region.