Multiple choice general knowledge

Which Asian nation was the first to get a World Bank loan?

  1. Pakistan

  2. China

  3. Srilanka

  4. India

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D Correct answer
Explanation

India was the first Asian nation to receive a World Bank loan in 1949, shortly after independence. The loan was for railway development. Pakistan and China received loans later, while Sri Lanka was then Ceylon and also received loans after India.