What is the importance of developing Chabahar Port by India?

1. A. India’s trade with African countries will enormously increase.
2. B. India’s relations with oil-producing Arab countries will be strengthened.
3. C. India will not depend on Pakistan for access to Afghanistan and Central Asia.
4. D. Pakistan will facilitate and protect the installation of a gas pipeline between Iraq and India.

Answer: C

Explanation

India and Iran signed a series of agreements that allowed New Delhi to use the port of Chabahar to access Central Asia and Afghanistan without depending upon Pakistan.