Which one among the following statements with regard to India’s maritime initiative, SAGAR, is correct ?
[amp_mcq option1=”It is a platform for conducting joint naval exercises under QUAD” option2=”It aimed at promoting maritime cooperation with countries of the Indian Ocean Region” option3=”It is an alliance of India, USA and Japan to provide safety to merchant ships passing through the Indian Ocean Region” option4=”It is the name given to India’s participation in the Contact Group on Piracy set up by the UN Security Council” correct=”option2″]
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Option A is incorrect because SAGAR is a broad policy framework for the entire IOR, not just a platform for QUAD exercises. QUAD (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) is a separate grouping involving India, the US, Japan, and Australia.
Option B accurately describes the primary aim of SAGAR: promoting maritime cooperation with countries of the Indian Ocean Region.
Option C is incorrect. While SAGAR involves security aspects, it is not an alliance specifically of India, USA, and Japan for merchant ship safety; it’s a broader, more inclusive policy for the region.
Option D is incorrect. SAGAR is a comprehensive regional approach, not limited to India’s participation in the UN Contact Group on Piracy.