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?

Defines APEC as a 21-country 'Pacific Rim' forum — indicates a common pool of Asia‑Pacific countries that typically appear in regional trade pacts.

A student can compare TPP membership against the list of Pacific‑Rim/APEC economies (using a map or APEC list) to identify likely TPP members from that geographic set.

Explains RCEP as built on ASEAN+1 FTAs and lists typical partners (China, Korea, Japan, India, Australia, New Zealand) — showing the recurring set of East Asia / Pacific trade partners.

Use the repeated appearance of Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, etc., as candidates to check against known TPP participants via a basic map or list of Pacific trade partners.

Lists members of the Asia‑Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) — demonstrates another grouping of Asia‑Pacific countries (Bangladesh, China, India, Korea, etc.) often considered in regional trade arrangements.

A student could cross‑reference these Asia‑Pacific countries with the Pacific‑oriented TPP concept to eliminate inland/non‑Pacific economies and narrow down plausible TPP members.

Gives the definition and mechanics of a Preferential Trade Area (PTA) where members lower barriers among themselves — relevant because TPP is a preferential/regional trade agreement.

Knowing TPP is a PTA‑style agreement, a student can look for Pacific economies that actively conclude PTAs and then verify which of those joined the TPP.

Describes APEC as a Pacific Rim regional economic forum aimed to promote inclusive growth, greater prosperity and free trade in the Asia‑Pacific region.

A student could infer that other Pacific‑Rim agreements (like TPP) are likely aimed at promoting free trade and economic integration among Pacific countries and compare membership lists.

Explains GATT's main objective was to pursue free trade by removing barriers to encourage growth and development.

Use this rule (trade agreements seek to reduce tariffs/barriers) to test whether the TPP's primary purpose was tariff reduction and freer trade among members.

States RCEP's objective: a comprehensive, high‑quality, mutually beneficial economic partnership covering trade in goods/services, investment, IP, dispute settlement, etc.

Compare the scope of RCEP (a Pacific/Asia trade pact) with what one would expect from TPP to judge if TPP similarly aimed at broad economic integration and trade liberalization.

Defines a Preferential Trade Area (PTA) as members lowering trade barriers among themselves to give preferential access to certain goods.

A student could use this pattern to classify TPP—if it provided preferential access/reduced barriers among Pacific members, its primary purpose aligns with PTA‑style trade liberalization.

Identifies the Trans‑Pacific route as an emerging major ocean trade route with 'excellent prospects' for bordering countries.

Combine the strategic importance of the Trans‑Pacific trade route with trade‑agreement patterns to hypothesize that an agreement named 'Trans‑Pacific' would target facilitation of trade across that route.