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Geography GK · Q48

Miscellaneous Indian Geography

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Q48

Mekong Ganga Co-operation Project is

A.
An irrigation project involving India and Myanmar
B.
A joint tourism initiative of some Asian countries
Answer
C.
A hydroelectric power project involving India, Bangladesh and Myanmar
D.
A defence and security agreement of India with its eastern neighbours

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Mekong Ganga Co-operation Project is a joint tourism initiative of some Asian countries. It comprises six member countries, namely India (Look-East connectivity projects), Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. The four areas of cooperation are tourism, culture, education, and transportation. The organization takes its name from the Ganga and the Mekong, two large rivers in the region.