A
To enforce strict origin verification to prevent duty evasion via third countries
B
To calculate domestic inflation indices based on international freight rates
C
To mandate complete bans on all bilateral imports coming from non-treaty partners
D
To subsidize domestic manufacturing units through direct baseline investments
Correct answer: (a) To enforce strict origin verification to prevent duty evasion via third countries
Explanation
Option A is correct because CAROTAR 2020 establishes rules enforcing strict origin verification to ensure that preferential tariff benefits are not misused through third-country routing. The other options describe unrelated trade restrictions, economic indices, or production subsidies.
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