With reference to AUKUS Alliance, consider the following statements: The alliance is directly aimed to control offensive maneuvers of China in Indo-Pacific. Under the alliance, Australia will acquire nuclear-powered submarines. It is a diplomatic grouping involving Australia, UK and US. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

Q. With reference to AUKUS Alliance, consider the following statements:
1. The alliance is directly aimed to control offensive maneuvers of China in Indo-Pacific.
2. Under the alliance, Australia will acquire nuclear-powered submarines.
3. It is a diplomatic grouping involving Australia, UK and US.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

Statement 1 is incorrect: According to the official statement, the AUKUS is not aimed [at] or about any one country, it’s about advancing strategic interests of the AUKUS Countries and upholding the international rules-based order, and promoting peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.

Statement 2 is correct: Under the alliance, Australia will acquire nuclear-powered submarines.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The AUKUS is a security grouping, unlike QUAD, which is a diplomatic grouping.

Source: AUKUS Security Alliance – Explained, pointwise

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