With reference to Indian Ocean, consider the following statements:
1. It is the 3rd-largest ocean in the world.
2. It hosts 1/3rd of the world’s population.
3. India has more than 2 million sq. km Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in it.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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With reference to Indian Ocean, consider the following statements:
1. It is the 3rd-largest ocean in the world.
2. It hosts 1/3rd of the world&rsquo;s population.
3. India has more than 2 million sq. km Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in it.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Recently, the Parliamentary Committee on External Affairs tabled its report on the &lsquo;Evaluation of India&rsquo;s Indian Ocean Strategy&rsquo; in the Lok Sabha.

Statement 1 is correct: The Indian Ocean ranks as the third-largest ocean after the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Area: approximately 70,560,000 km&sup2;, covering about 20% of the global ocean surface.

Statement 2 is correct: The Indian Ocean region is among the world's most densely populated, with bordering countries accounting for roughly 1/3rd of the global population. Nations like India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, and East African coastal states contribute to this huge demographic presence near the Indian Ocean&rsquo;s rim.

Statement 3 is correct: India&rsquo;s EEZ spans approximately 2.3 million sq. km, primarily in the Indian Ocean, including the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and surrounding island territories. This EEZ gives India sovereign rights over marine resources, including fishing, energy exploration, and seabed mining.

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With reference to Indian Ocean, consider the following statements: 1. It is the 3rd-largest ocean in the world. 2. It hosts 1/3rd of the world’s population. 3. India has more than 2 million sq. km Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in it. Which of the statements given above is / are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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