1. A US military plane carrying 104 Indian deportees landed in Amritsar, many of whom complained of being handcuffed throughout the journey and having limited access to toilets.
  2. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor called the manner of the deportation an “insult to India” and the “dignity of Indians”.
  3. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, “We are liaising with the US government to ensure that the deportees being returned are not subjected to any kind of mistreatment during the flight.

1. Consider the following statements regarding the Donkey Route:

  1. The Donkey Route is an illegal migration pathway primarily used by South Asians, particularly from India, to reach the United States.
  2. Migrants following this route often rely on human smugglers, also known as “agents,” who facilitate their movement across international borders.
  3. The route is officially recognized by international migration agencies as an alternative legal migration pathway.
  4. The journey is extremely perilous, with migrants facing threats such as harsh terrains, exploitation, and legal consequences.

Which of the above statements are correct?
a) 1, 2, and 4 only
b) 1, 2, and 3 only
c) 2, 3, and 4 only
d) 1, 3, and 4 only

Answer: a) 1, 2, and 4 only

2. Consider the following statements regarding the risks associated with the Donkey Route:

  1. Migrants traveling through this route face extreme weather conditions, dangerous terrains, and threats from criminal groups.
  2. Many migrants using this route are forced into bonded labor or human trafficking networks during their journey.
  3. The governments of countries along the route provide safe passage and support for migrants using this route.
  4. The route is highly unpredictable, and many migrants lose their lives due to accidents, dehydration, or attacks.

Which of the above statements are correct?
a) 1, 2, and 3 only
b) 1, 2, and 4 only
c) 2, 3, and 4 only
d) 1, 3, and 4 only

Answer: b) 1, 2, and 4 only

3. Consider the following statements about the role of Indian states in the Donkey Route:

  1. Punjab, Haryana, and Gujarat are some of the key states from where many migrants attempt to leave India through this route.
  2. Most migrants using this route belong to economically weaker sections seeking better opportunities abroad.
  3. The Indian government actively encourages the use of the Donkey Route to facilitate migration.
  4. Law enforcement agencies in India and other countries have been cracking down on illegal migration networks operating through this route.

Which of the above statements are correct?
a) 1, 2, and 3 only
b) 1, 2, and 4 only
c) 2, 3, and 4 only
d) 1, 3, and 4 only

Answer: b) 1, 2, and 4 only

4. Consider the following statements regarding international responses to the Donkey Route:

  1. Several countries have strengthened their border security to prevent illegal migration through the Donkey Route.
  2. Many migrants are deported or detained upon arrival in their destination countries due to their unauthorized entry.
  3. The United Nations has officially designated the Donkey Route as a legal humanitarian corridor for migrants.
  4. Some countries have introduced stricter visa policies to curb illegal migration attempts from South Asia.

Which of the above statements are correct?
a) 1, 2, and 3 only
b) 1, 2, and 4 only
c) 2, 3, and 4 only
d) 1, 3, and 4 only

Answer: b) 1, 2, and 4 only

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