With reference to Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) consider the following statements:1.It is an intergovernmental organization that links African Indian Ocean nations.2.India is one of its founding members.3.UN has observer status to IOC.Which of the statements given above are correct?

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[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: IOC is an intergovernmental organization that links African Indian Ocean nations.

Statement 2: The statement is incorrect. India got observer status in 2020.

Statement 3: UN has observer status to IOC.