Q8. Consider the following statements.
1. As per Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), India was the world’s largest importer of major arms in 2013-2017.
2. USA overtook Russia continues to be India’s largest arms supplier.
3. Pakistan has emerged as largest recipient of China’s arms exports.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Q8. Consider the following statements.
1. As per Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), India was the world’s largest importer of major arms in 2013-2017.
2. USA overtook Russia continues to be India’s largest arms supplier.
3. Pakistan has emerged as largest recipient of China’s arms exports.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
The correct option is C (c) Only 1 and 3
SIPRI based in Sweden is an independent international institute dedicated to research into conflict, armaments, arms control and disarmament. As per their recently launched report, the U.S. recorded high growth in its arms exports to India. As a result, the U.S. has become India’s second largest supplier. Russia continues to be India’s largest arms supplier accounting for 62% of India’s arms imports between 2013 and 2017. India was the world’s largest importer of major arms in 2013-17 and accounted for 12% of the global total.
(c) Only 1 and 3
SIPRI based in Sweden is an independent international institute dedicated to research into conflict, armaments, arms control and disarmament. As per their recently launched report, the U.S. recorded high growth in its arms exports to India. As a result, the U.S. has become India’s second largest supplier. Russia continues to be India’s largest arms supplier accounting for 62% of India’s arms imports between 2013 and 2017. India was the world’s largest importer of major arms in 2013-17 and accounted for 12% of the global total.
