- India was a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council in 2011 when Resolution 1973 was debated and passed. - While India condemned the violence against civilians by the Gaddafi regime, it had reservations about the broad mandate given in the resolution ("all necessary measures") and the potential for unintended consequences or external interference in the internal affairs of a state. - Consequently, India, along with China, Russia, Germany, and Brazil, abstained from the vote, allowing the resolution to pass (as no permanent member cast a veto). - India did not support the resolution fully (1), did not participate in the military intervention (2), and did not provide clandestine support to rebel forces (3).
The UN Security Council mandates military intervention in Libya by NATO forces in March 2011 in order to prevent Muhammad Gaddafi from engaging in human rights violations against civilians. Which among the following statements is/are correct with regard to India's response to the crisis? 1. India supports UNSC Resolution 1973 imposing "no fly zone" in Libya. 2. India joins in the military intervention in Libya. 3. India sends clandestine support to the rebel forces in Libya. 4. India abstains from voting for UNSC Resolution 1973 on Libya. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2011 · Topic: The Governance System (Government Policies and Interventions for Development)
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