Consider the following statements about India rsquo s joint naval exercise Malabar 1 ...........

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Consider the following statements about India’s joint naval exercise Malabar:

1. Malabar first instituted as bilateral naval exercise between India and the United States.

2. Australia became the third permanent member of the exercise in 2015.

3. Singapore has been one of the non-permanent members of the exercise.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

Let's break it down:

- Statement 1 is correct: The Malabar exercise started out in 1992 as a bilateral naval drill between India and the United States.

- Statement 2 is not correct: Australia didn't become a permanent member in 2015. It first participated in 2007, and only became a regular participant in 2020. So, it’s not the third permanent member since 2015.

- Statement 3 is correct: Singapore has joined the exercise before, but not as a permanent member—so it fits the description of being a non-permanent participant.

Now, let's check your answer:

Option 2 (1 and 3 only)