2011 · Q120
The UN Security Council mandates military intervention in Libya by NATO forces in March 2011 in order to prevent Muhammad Gaddafi from engaging in human rights violations against civilians. Which among the following statements is/are correct with regard to India's response to the crisis?
- 1India supports UNSC Resolution 1973 imposing 'no fly zone' in Libya.
- 2India joins in the military intervention in Libya.
- 3India sends clandestine support to the rebel forces in Libya.
- 4India abstains from voting for UNSC Resolution 1973 on Libya.
Select the correct answer using the code given below. (Note: in the original paper options (b) and (c) were both printed as 'Only 4'; rendered here as given.)
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- A1 and 2
- BOnly 4
- COnly 4
- D3 and 4
Explanation
India abstained on UNSC Resolution 1973 imposing the no-fly zone over Libya; it neither supported it nor joined the intervention.