As per the Trends in International Arms Transfers-2018 report, India is the __________ largest importer of weapons in the world.
Options
A. 2
B. 4
C. 3
D. 5
Correct Answer
2
Explanation
India is the second largest importer of weapons in the world, as per the annual report 'Trends in International Arms Transfers-2018' released by the think tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Saudi Arabia is now the world's largest weapons importer. After maintaining its position of world's largest arms importer for about 8 years, India dropped down to be the second largest importer of weapons during 2014-18. India accounted for 9.5% of the global total imports during 2014-18, while Saudi Arabia accounted for 12% of the total imports during the period.
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