Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each statement should be placed in the blank space provided so as to make meaningful and grammatically correct sentence?
The Defence Minister earlier this month told Rajya Sabha that China had undertaken ________________
1
political assertion in the Indian Ocean, especially Sri Lanka and Maldives
2
a free-trade agreement and memorandum of understanding on the maritime plan with Maldives
3
construction of some infrastructure, including sentry posts, trenches and helipads close to the face-off point in Doklam
4
greater political and security influences in South Asia