Question

Q. With reference to India-Myanmar Relations, which of the following statements are correct?

Select the correct answer using the codes below:

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Myanmar is considered as India’s gateway to ASEAN and SouthEast Asia, hence Act East Policy is applicable to it. Also, Myanmar shares a border with India and hence, Neighbourhood’s first policy can be applied.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Recently India declined to join Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) because several of its concerns are not being addressed. Being a member of ASEAN, Myanmar is still a party to the RCEP. Myanmar and India both are members of BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation).