Question

Q. Consider the following countries

Which among the above countries is part of the QUAD Group?

• A. 1, 2 and 4 only
• B. 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
• C. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
• D. 1, 3, 4 and 5 only

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1, 3, 4 and 5 only

Explanation:

• The shared objective is to ensure and sustain an open, free, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.
• The QUAD Group is an informal strategic dialogue with four members, namely, India, Japan, Australia, and the US.
• The QUAD Group is maintained by semi-regular summits, meetings, information exchanges, and military drills of all the members.
• It is seen as a coalition of maritime democracies.
• The idea for the QUAD Group is attributed to former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who mooted it in 2007.