Cross-border electricity trade with which country has potential for Arunachal Pradesh?

Bhutan
Bangladesh
Myanmar
All of the above

The correct answer is: All of the above.

Arunachal Pradesh has the potential for cross-border electricity trade with Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Bhutan is a landlocked country in the Eastern Himalayas. It is bordered by China to the north and India to the south, east, and west. Bhutan has a population of approximately 750,000 people and a land area of approximately 47,000 square kilometers. The capital of Bhutan is Thimphu.

Bhutan is a developing country with a high rate of economic growth. The economy of Bhutan is based on agriculture, forestry, and hydropower. Bhutan is a member of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).

Bhutan has a long history of trade with India. In the early 19th century, Bhutan was a vassal state of the British East India Company. In 1949, Bhutan signed a treaty of friendship with India. The treaty granted India control over Bhutan’s foreign affairs and defense.

In recent years, Bhutan has been working to diversify its economy and reduce its dependence on India. Bhutan has signed trade agreements with China and Bangladesh. Bhutan is also exploring the possibility of exporting hydropower to India and other countries.

Bangladesh is a country in South Asia. It is bordered by India to the west, north, and east, and Myanmar to the southeast. Bangladesh has a population of approximately 160 million people and a land area of approximately 147,570 square kilometers. The capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka.

Bangladesh is a developing country with a low per capita income. The economy of Bangladesh is based on agriculture, textiles, and garments. Bangladesh is a member of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).

Bangladesh has a long history of trade with India. In the early 19th century, Bangladesh was a part of British India. In 1947, Bangladesh became a part of the newly independent country of Pakistan. In 1971, Bangladesh gained independence from Pakistan.

In recent years, Bangladesh has been working to improve its economy and reduce its dependence on India. Bangladesh has signed trade agreements with China and Myanmar. Bangladesh is also exploring the possibility of exporting electricity to India and other countries.

Myanmar is a country in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northeast, Thailand to the east, Bangladesh to the west, and the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh to the northwest. Myanmar has a population of approximately 54 million people and a land area of approximately 678,500 square kilometers. The capital of Myanmar is Nay Pyi Taw.

Myanmar is a developing country with a low per capita income. The economy of Myanmar is based on agriculture, mining, and manufacturing. Myanmar is a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Myanmar has a long history of trade with India. In the early 19th century, Myanmar was a part of British India. In 1947, Myanmar gained independence from British rule.

In recent years, Myanmar has been working to improve its economy and reduce its dependence on India. Myanmar has signed trade agreements with China and Bangladesh. Myanmar is also exploring the possibility of exporting natural gas to India and other countries.

In conclusion, Arunachal Pradesh has the potential for cross-border electricity trade with Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. The potential for cross-border electricity trade is based on the following factors:

  • The availability of hydropower resources in Arunachal Pradesh
  • The demand for electricity in Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar
  • The existing infrastructure for electricity transmission and distribution
  • The political and economic relations between India and the neighboring countries