One Belt and One Road: For revival of ancient Silk Road - Diplomacy and International relations
Q. Consider the following statements
1. One Belt and One Road initiative by China is to revive the ancient Silk Road and Maritime Silk Roads (MSR)
2. India will counter China's regional power ambitions through a Cotton Route and project Mausam.
Which of the above statements are correct?- Published on 04 Apr 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Both
Cotton route initiative is to focus on the historically-important cotton route - which served as a trade as well as cultural link between India and other nations while Project Mausam will revive India's historical role as the focal point for trade in the Indian Ocean.
