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• 2024APPSC_PRELIMSGS1

  Which of the following statement/statements can best describe the nature of security concerns/developments for India ? I. The development of the Hambantota Development Zone can be seen or viewed as a policy of containment funded by Pakistan. II. India's support in building the Chabahar port in Iran may serve as a strategic act to balance the Chinese-funded Gwadar port in Yemen. III. Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) is an extension of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and serves as a platform for maritime security. IV. The Malabar Exercise is connected with the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QSD). Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

• 2024APPSC_PRELIMSGS1

  Consider the following statements with regard to India's Foreign Policy : I. India's Act East Policy was originally conceived as an economic initiative but had later extended into political, strategic and cultural dimensions. II. The 'Connect Central Asia Policy' has been taken forward with the institutionalization of the 'India-Central Asia Summit' mechanism. III. Under the 'Security and Growth for All in the Region' (SAGAR) Policy, the DRDO initiated the Marine and Allied Interdisciplinary Training and Research Initiative (MAITRI) for the purpose of establishing long-term collaboration with countries in the East Asian region. IV. India's Think West Policy is an outreach to the Western Industrialized nations for strengthening of relations in areas of education and defence. Which of the above statements are valid ?