Q. Which of the following palces is/are included in India’s Diamond Necklace Strategy?
- Chittagong
- Changi Naval Base
- Sabang Port
- Assumptions Island
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer:
Only 2, 3 & 4
Notes:
- Places under China’s String of Pearl strategy are Chittagong (Bangladesh), Gwadar Port (Pakistan), Hambantota (Sri Lanka), the Chinese naval base on Hainan Island (generally considered the first of the pearls).
- Changi Naval Base (Singapore), Sabang Port (Indonesia), Duqm Port (Oman), Assumption Islands (Seychelles), Chabahar Port (Iran) are some of the places under India’s Diamond Necklace strategy.