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UPSC CSE 2026 · PYQ · International Relations / India's Development Partnerships · medium

Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists : List I (Project Supported by India): A. Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project B. Restoration of Stor Palace C. District Hospital at Dickoya D. Institute of Security and Law Enforcement Studies. List II (Country): 1. Maldives 2. Afghanistan 3. Bhutan 4. Sri Lanka. Code :

  1. A.A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3
  2. B.A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1✓ Correct
  3. C.A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
  4. D.A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3

Explanation

The Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project is a 720 MW run-of-river hydroelectric plant built by India in Bhutan, inaugurated in 2019 — A matches with 3 (Bhutan). The Stor Palace in Kabul was restored by India through the Aga Khan Trust for Culture — B matches with 2 (Afghanistan). The District Hospital at Dickoya is an Indian-assisted project in Sri Lanka's tea estate region — C matches with 4 (Sri Lanka). The Institute of Security and Law Enforcement Studies was established with Indian support in the Maldives — D matches with 1 (Maldives). Therefore, the correct matching is A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1.
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