A
International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC)
B
Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)
C
Trans-African Highway Network
D
Northern Sea Route
Correct answer: (a) International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC)
Explanation
Option A is correct as INSTC connects India to Central Asia and Russia via Iran. Options B, C, and D are incorrect geographic corridors.
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