The term 'Quad' in international relations refers to a strategic dialogue between which four countries?
A
US-India-Japan-Australia
B
US-China-Russia-India
C
UK-France-Germany-Italy
D
US-Pakistan-China-Russia
Correct Answer: Option A — US-India-Japan-Australia
Explanation:
The Quad refers to the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue among the United States, India, Japan, and Australia, focused on cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region amid growing strategic competition.