1) The Myitsone Dam Project frequently appears in news in context of Myanmar-China bilateral relationship. Which of the following statements is/are correct in this regard?
a) The Myitsone Dam is a $3.6 billion joint hydroelectric power project of Myanmar and China, located in northern Myanmar.
b) The dam is expected to provide 6000 MW of electricity to the Chinese province of Yunnan.
c) The former military backed government of President Thein Sein suspended the work on this dam in 2012.
d) All of the above.
2) Myanmar's State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi recently concluded a 5-day visit to China. The joint statement released after meeting placed on record Myanmar's support to which of the following initiatives?
i) China's 'Belt and Road' connectivity along the ancient Silk Road.
ii) Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar (BCIM) economic corridor.
iii) China's Nine Dash Line in South China Sea
a) All of the above
b) Both i and ii
c) Both i and iii
d) None of the above
3) Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar (BCIM) economic corridor?
a) It aims to industrialize a stretch spanning more than 2000 km.
b) It will link Kunming in China with Mandalay in Myanmar. It will also pass through Bangladesh and Kolkata in India.
c) Both a and b
d) Neither a nor b
4) The high profile visit of Myanmar's State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi sought China's support for which of the following?
a) Infrastructure projects
b) Achieving reconciliation with insurgents groups in Myanmar.
c) Both a and b
d) Neither a nor b
Answers
1) d. The former military backed government of President Thein Sein suspended the work on this dam in 2012 because it was estimated that 90% of electricity generated through this project would benefit China only.
2) b
3) c
4) c
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