UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 96
Consider the following in respect of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) :
- Inaugural IONS was held in India in 2015 under the chairmanship of the Indian Navy.
- IONS is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime co-operation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B
Explanation: The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) began in New Delhi in 2008, with the Indian Navy as inaugural chair. It is a voluntary platform for navies of Indian Ocean littoral countries.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Statement/Item 1: Incorrect - The first IONS meeting was held in 2008, not 2015.
Statement/Item 2: Correct - IONS seeks cooperation and information-sharing among navies of Indian Ocean rim states.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/item 1; omits correct statement/item 2.
B: Correct - includes all and only the true statements/items.
C: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/item 1.
D: Incorrect - omits correct statement/item 2.