2011 · Q87
In July 2011, India and Sri Lanka signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop the Kankesanthurai port in Sri Lanka. Which of the following statements in this regard is/are correct?
- 1It is the first deep water facility being re-built in the northern peninsula.
- 2The port will significantly lower the transit time of goods from and to India.
- 3The responsibility of preparing the detailed project report of this work is entrusted to Engineers India Limited.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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- A1, 2 and 3
- B1 and 2
- C1 and 3
- DOnly 2
Explanation
The Kankesanthurai port MoU (July 2011) concerns a harbour in Sri Lanka's northern peninsula; per the key only statement 2 (lower transit time of goods to and from India) is correct.