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Consider the following statements about the QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission: 1. ICGS Shaunak is an indigenous Offshore Patrol Vessel of the Indian Coast Guard that participated in the inaugural observer mission. 2. The mission was organized under the direct administrative control of the Ministry of Rural Development. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A
2 only
B
Neither 1 nor 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
1 only
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What does the term 'Sea Riders' signify in the context of maritime cooperation initiatives like the QUAD?
A
Commercial cargo vessel captains certified for trans-oceanic container shipping.
B
Naval or coast guard personnel embedded on foreign vessels to observe tactics, interoperability, and operational standards.
C
Specialized marine biologists tracking whale migration patterns across international waters.
D
Deep-sea mining contractors operating automated seabed extraction machinery.
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