Q. With reference to the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), consider the following statements:
1.United States, Australia, India, and Japan are members of Quad.
2.The Quad countries share a common concern about climate change.
3.Military dominance is a core principle of Quad.
4.It is primarily focused on Indo-Pacific region.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] All four

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1, 2 and 4 are correct. The Quad comprises the United States, Australia, India, and Japan. The Quad countries have acknowledged climate change as a significant threat and have discussed it in their meetings. The primary focus of the Quad is on the Indo-Pacific region.

Statement 3 is incorrect. While the Quad does involve security cooperation, its core principles focus on ensuring a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region, rather than military dominance.

Source: The Hindu


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