With reference to the Antarctic Treaty, consider the following statements:1.One of its objectives is to demilitarize the region.2.All the signatories of the treaty have voting rights.3.India is part of the treaty and the Antarctic Treaty System (ATS).Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[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 correct: One of its key objectives is to demilitarize Antarctica and to establish a zone free of nuclear tests and disposal of radioactive waste.
Statement 2 is incorrect: There are 54 signatories to the treaty and 29 have consultative status, which gives them voting rights.
Statement 3 is correct: The treaty parties meet each year at the Antarctic Treaty Consultative meeting. Over the years, they have adopted over 300 recommendations and negotiated several international agreements. These, along with the original treaty, provide the rules for governing the activities in Antarctic. Collectively they are known as Antarctic Treaty System (ATS). India joined the treaty system in 1983.

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