Consider the following statements:
1. India is one of the founder members of the International Maritime Organisation
2. India is a co-chair of the Working Group on Maritime Situational Awareness under the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia
3. India is a member state of the Arctic Council
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Only 1

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Only 1 and 2

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Only 2 and 3

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Only 1 and 2
India has benefitted immensely from the free and frank deliberations and exchange of ideas in IMO. As we expand our maritime activities, the guidance of IMO will become even more valuable. India has been one of the founder members of IMO and has been part of the IMO Council since then, except in 1983-84.
In Category B of the Council, India represents the developing world and the nations with the largest share in international sea borne trade. India remains an observer member of the Arctic Council. India continues to participate in all global forum to eradicate piracy in the Somalia region. India has been elected as a Co-chair for Working Group 1 of the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia (CGPCS).

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