With reference to the 'Trans-Pacific Partnership', consider the following statements : 1. It is an agreement among all the Pacific Rim countries except China and Russia. 2. It is a strategic alliance for the purpose of maritime security only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a
1 only
b
2 only
c
Both 1 and 2
d
Neither 1 nor 2
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