Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: Contemporary South Asia

Question:

Why do some people in India think that SAFTA is not worth the trouble?

Options:

India does not need to trade with such small countries.

India already has bilateral agreements with Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

These smaller countries are taking advantage of India without returning the favor.

None of the above

Correct Answer:

India already has bilateral agreements with Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Explanation:

Some of our neighbors fear that SAFTA is a way for India to ‘invade’ their markets and influence their societies and politics through commercial ventures and a commercial presence in their countries. India thinks that there are real economic benefits for all from SAFTA and that a region that trades more freely will be able to cooperate better on political issues. Some in India think that SAFTA is not worth the trouble since India already has bilateral agreements with Bhutan, Nepal and Sri Lanka.