Indian Ocean Region — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about India's SAGAR policy: 1. It was announced during Prime Minister Modi's visit to Seychelles in 2015 2. It emphasizes India's role as a net security provider in the Indian Ocean Region 3. It includes cooperation on Blue Economy development 4. It specifically targets countering China's String of Pearls strategy Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following straits/passages is correctly matched with its strategic significance? 1. Strait of Hormuz - Connects Persian Gulf to Arabian Sea, critical for oil shipments 2. Bab-el-Mandeb - Connects Red Sea to Mediterranean Sea 3. Strait of Malacca - Connects Indian Ocean to Pacific Ocean 4. Palk Strait - Connects Bay of Bengal to Arabian Sea

The 'Malacca Dilemma' refers to:

Consider the following about the Quad partnership in the Indian Ocean Region: 1. It includes India, USA, Japan, and Australia 2. It conducts joint naval exercises called Malabar 3. It has established a permanent military alliance structure 4. It promotes maritime domain awareness and capacity building Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following best describes the significance of Andaman and Nicobar Islands for India's Indian Ocean strategy?