Which of the following statements regarding the deployment of INS Sarvekshak is/are correct?
1. INS Sarvekshak is a specialized Indian Naval ship deployed primarily for conducting hydrographic surveys.
2. The deployment to Mauritius aligns with India's SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) vision to assist littoral states in the Indian Ocean Region.

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Accepted Answer

C) Both 1 and 2 — Statement 1 is correct as INS Sarvekshak is indeed a dedicated hydrographic survey ship equipped to map the ocean floor. Statement 2 is correct as this deployment directly aligns with the SAGAR doctrine, aimed at deepening maritime cooperation and shared security with IOR neighbors like Mauritius.

INS Sarvekshak Deployed to Mauritius

8th Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat, Oman