UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 66
With reference to the 'Trans-Pacific Partnership', consider the following statements :
- It is an agreement among all the Pacific Rim countries except China and Russia.
- It is a strategic alliance for the purpose of maritime security only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D
Explanation: The original TPP was a proposed trade and investment pact among a limited set of Pacific economies, not every Pacific Rim state; its purpose extended far beyond naval or maritime security.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Statement/Item 1: Incorrect - Only twelve Pacific economies negotiated the original TPP, not every Pacific Rim country excluding China and Russia.
Statement/Item 2: Incorrect - It was an economic/trade agreement covering market access and regulatory rules, not a maritime-security alliance.
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 listed statements/items is true.
Review Note: The original TPP changed after US withdrawal; successor CPTPP has a different membership history.