With the new government of _________ which has Aung San Suu Kyi as the…
2016
With the new government of _________ which has Aung San Suu Kyi as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, we are expected to have cordial relations with the country which is the land gateway to Southeast Asia.
- A.
Bangladesh
- B.
Sri Lanka
- C.
Myanmar
- D.
Nepal
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Correct answer: C
The correct answer is Option C (Myanmar). Aung San Suu Kyi served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Myanmar following the country's political transition in 2016. Geographically, Myanmar is often referred to as the land gateway to Southeast Asia due to its strategic location connecting South and Southeast Asian regions. This makes it a crucial link for trade and diplomatic relations with neighboring countries like India.\nBangladesh (Option A) is a South Asian country but does not fit the description of being the land gateway to Southeast Asia, nor did Aung San Suu Kyi hold office there. Sri Lanka (Option B) is an island nation in the Indian Ocean and also does not match the geographical description. Nepal (Option D) is a landlocked country in South Asia, bordered by India and China, but it is not considered the gateway to Southeast Asia. Therefore, based on both political leadership and geographical significance, Myanmar is the only correct choice.