Which of the following statements is true with regard to the ‘Malabar

Which of the following statements is true with regard to the ‘Malabar 07-2’ military exercise ?

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This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2011
Statement A accurately describes the ‘Malabar 07-2’ military exercise. It was a large-scale naval exercise conducted in the Bay of Bengal in September 2007 involving five nations: India, the United States, Japan, Australia, and Singapore.
– The Malabar exercise series traditionally involves India and the United States.
– In 2007, it was expanded to include navies from Japan, Australia, and Singapore, making it a significant multinational exercise.
– The exercise focused on enhancing interoperability and maritime security cooperation among the participating nations.
The expansion of Malabar in 2007 was viewed as a strategic move by participating nations to deepen maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly concerning the rise of China. The exercise generated significant geopolitical attention at the time.