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Consider the following statements about the Munich Leaders Meeting:1.It functions as an offshoot platform for high-level security dialogue among international leaders.2.The platform is exclusively restricted to permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A Neither 1 nor 2
B 2 only
C Both 1 and 2
D 1 only

Correct answer: (d) 1 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct as the Munich Leaders Meeting functions as an offshoot platform for high-level security dialogue. Statement 2 is incorrect because it is not restricted to permanent UNSC members; rather, it engages middle powers and various global leaders for strategic collaboration.

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