Q. Consider the following statements:
1.India plays a crucial role as a major arms supplier to Israel.
2.India and Israel collaborate in areas such as biotechnology, information technology, and space technology.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. India is not a major arms supplier to Israel; rather, Israel is one of the key arms suppliers to India. India imports a substantial amount of defense technology and equipment from Israel. This makes Israel one of India’s top arms suppliers.

Statement 2 is correct. India and Israel have established collaborations in various high-tech sectors, including biotechnology, information technology, and space technology. These collaborations are part of their broader strategic partnership, which includes joint research and development initiatives.

Source: The Hindu

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