2016 · Q77
Which of the following statements about Exercise IBSAMAR is / are correct?
- 1It is a joint exercise of Navy of India, Brazil and Sri Lanka.
- 2The fifth edition of IBSAMAR was held in Goa.
- 3All previous editions of IBSAMAR were held outside India.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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- A2 only
- B2 and 3 only
- C1 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Statement 1 is wrong: IBSAMAR is the joint naval exercise of India, Brazil, and South Africa (IBSA), not Sri Lanka. Statement 2 is correct: the fifth edition was held in Goa (2016). Statement 3 is correct: all four earlier editions were held off South Africa/Brazil, i.e., outside India. Hence 2 and 3 only.