UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 74
With reference to 'Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC)', consider the following statements :
- It was established very recently in response to incidents of piracy and accidents of oil spills.
- It is an alliance meant for maritime security only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D
Explanation: The Indian Ocean Rim Association, formerly IOR-ARC, was formed in 1997 for broad economic, trade and regional cooperation; its purpose is not limited to maritime security.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Statement/Item 1: Incorrect - It was founded before the cited recent piracy/oil-spill events and was not created only in response to them.
Statement/Item 2: Incorrect - Its mandate includes trade, investment, fisheries, tourism, science and other cooperation, in addition to maritime issues.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/item 1.
B: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/item 2.
C: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/items 1, 2.
D: Correct - none of the given statements is correct.