Which one among the following statements with regard to India’s maritime initiative, SAGAR, is correct ?
It is a platform for conducting joint naval exercises under QUAD
It aimed at promoting maritime cooperation with countries of the Indian Ocean Region
It is an alliance of India, USA and Japan to provide safety to merchant ships passing through the Indian Ocean Region
It is the name given to India's participation in the Contact Group on Piracy set up by the UN Security Council
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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.